Cumberland Man Arrested After Assault On Mother

BARRON COUNTY — Cumberland Police Department responded to a critical incident involving a welfare check that led to the arrest of Devin Baldwin after he allegedly assaulted his mother, leaving her in critical condition; details of the response and assistance from multiple agencies are included in the official release.

PRESS RELEASE

On January 20, 2025, at approximately 9:30 am, Cumberland Police Department received a call for a welfare check on a Cumberland resident. The complainant stated his wife called him, he heard screaming, and then the line disconnected. He stated he was unable to reach her via phone after that. Phone contact was established, by a law enforcement officer, with the female. The female stated her son, Devin Baldwin, had assaulted her and she was badly injured. She stated her son was still inside the residence. The female was able to get herself out of the residence and an awaiting officer guided her safely to an ambulance.

A perimeter around the residence was established and the Barron/Rusk Emergency Response Team (ERT) was requested. There had been two previous incidents with Devin Baldwin where the Emergency Response Team was needed to take him into custody. He was also recently released from prison after an incident at the residence in 2023.

After several attempts to persuade Devin to peacefully exit the residence, ERT entered the residence where they located Devin in the upstairs area of the residence. Devin was uncooperative and resistive. Devin was eventually taken into custody by ERT. Devin continued to be combative throughout the entire incident.

Devin had to be physically restrained several times. Devin also spit in the face of a Barron County detective. No other officers were injured during the incident.

Devin Baldwin was transported to the Barron County Jail where he is awaiting formal charges.

Cumberland Police Department was assisted by the Barron County Sheriff's Office, Rusk County Sheriff's Office, Cumberland Healthcare ambulance, and the Barron/Rusk Emergency Response Team.

The female victim was transported to Cumberland Healthcare and then flown to Regions Hospital where she is in critical condition.