WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department is pleased to share that two officers will reunite with a local family after helping the mother deliver a baby on Oct. 28.
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, at approximately 2:25 a.m., Officer Jack Rooney responded to a home on Lowell Street for a woman who was in active labor.
Prior to the arrival of officers, Wilmington dispatchers Jared Winston and Joseph Leverone were able to calmly and safely provide medical instructions to both the mother and father as labor progressed rapidly.
Upon arrival, Officer Rooney located the mother who was in active labor. He calmly took control of the situation, speaking with the mother and guiding her through the delivery. A moment later, Officer Kyle Collins arrived on scene to assist.
Wilmington Fire and Action Ambulance Services also responded to the scene.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., a healthy baby boy was born. The mother and baby were transported to an area hospital by Wilmington Fire and Action Ambulance.
The family, officers, dispatchers, and EMS personnel will reunite on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 9 a.m. at the Wilmington Public Safety Building.
The reunion will allow and opportunity for the family to meet the officers and public safety personnel that assited with the birth of the newest Wilmington resident.
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