Wilmington officers help couple deliver baby

WILMINGTON — In the early hours of Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, two Wilming­ton Police officers respon­ded to a 911 call made by Wilmington resident Denis Gotonoaga asking for as­sistance for his wife, Ta­tiana Topala, who was in labor and may not make it to the hospital in time for the delivery.

Officer Jack Rooney was working a nearby detail when he was the first to ar­rive on the scene at ap­proximately 2:25 a.m.

Wilmington police officer Kyle Collins soon arrived to assist officer Rooney, and a healthy baby boy was born within minutes of their arrival…