Lieutenant Brian Durling

Ridgefield Police Department

Hometown: Newtown, CT

We gave Lieutenant Brian Durling a pass from the Speller Check-In assignment because Brian and his family have a precious newborn in their midst! And newborns trump all.

The darling Durling — James Nicholas — was born on Tuesday, May 5 at 1:05am at the impressive weight of 9 lbs and 6 oz. No lightweight here!

Congratulations Brian and family. We’re thinking of you and we’re saving James Nicholas a spot in the 2045 Spelling Bee!