Cumberland Police Department-WI

06/05/2026

TONIGHT!! 4p-9p. Hope to see you there!

06/01/2026

We have been having issues with people not abiding by the City brush dump regulations. For example, the vehicle in this photograph is in violation.

The city brush dump is for City of Cumberland residents only. You are not permitted to dump stumps, roots, garbage, tires, etc. See the full ordinance at the link below. Please remember that having a city brush dump, at no cost to use, is a huge privilege to the residents, not a right, so we encourage everyone to be mindful of that.

The brush dump is monitored 24/7. This is the sign posted at the entrance.

https://library.municode.com/wi/cumberland/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CO_CH11HESA_11.10YAWASICR814

05/27/2026

Deadline is June 12!

Come work with us and serve a wonderful and supportive community!

See our full posting here: https://wilenet.widoj.gov/employment/employment-opportunities/7077

05/26/2026

A little over a year ago Officer Brunner and K9 Kilo graduated from St. Paul Police Departments 4-month K9 course.

Since completing the course and working the streets, K9 Kilo has been deployed a total of 70 times. Over 2.43 pounds of controlled substances have been taken off the streets due to K9 Kilo’s nose. These substances include Co***ne, Crack, Fentanyl, He**in, Methamphetamine and Ma*****na along with multiple items of drug paraphernalia.

K9 Kilo is also credited with 5 felony surrenders (One whom was armed with a firearm), 1 violent felony apprehension and 1 misdemeanor surrender.

K9 Kilo and Officer Brunner have assisted several neighboring agencies, building the working bond between departments.

05/10/2026

UPDATE-The dog’s owner has been located.

This sweet dog would like to go home! It is currently at the police department waiting for an owner to claim.

Please contact Barron County Dispatch if it belongs to you or you know the owner.
715—537-3106

05/06/2026

Come work with us and serve a wonderful and supportive community!

See our full posting here: https://wilenet.widoj.gov/employment/employment-opportunities/7077

04/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 17, 2026

Update: Arrest Made in Cumberland Church Arson Investigation

Cumberland, WI – The Cumberland Police Department has made an arrest in connection with an arson incident that occurred on April 1, 2026, at Northern Lakes Community Church, located at 825 8th Avenue in the City of Cumberland.

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on April 1, 2026, officers responded alongside the Cumberland Fire Department to a fire alarm activation at the church. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located smoke within the building and a small fire in a storage area near an overhead garage door. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported.

Following an investigation, it was determined the fire had been intentionally set. Evidence collected at the scene indicated the use of an accelerant.

As a result of the investigation, Kyle Alfonse, was taken into custody in connection with this incident. The case has been referred to the Barron County District Attorney’s Office for formal charging decisions.

At this time, this remains an active investigation. No additional information is being released.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Cumberland Police Department at (715) 822-2754 or submit anonymous tips through local Crime Stoppers.

Media Contact:
Chief Heather Wolfe
Cumberland Police Department
Phone: (715) 822-2754
Email: [email protected]

02/25/2026

Police, Fire and EMS are on scene for a tractor vs vehicle accident on USH 63 just south of USH 48. This portion of the highway will be shut down for the next couple hours. Please plan your travel accordingly.

**one of the drivers sustained minor injuries**

**Highway is now open**

02/13/2026

Thank you for all you do for our community and the kids, Officer Joy!!!! 😀

👮‍♂️ School Resource Officer Appreciation Day is coming up on February 15th!

Office Nelson, thank you for keeping our schools safe, building trust with students, and being a positive presence in our buildings every day. 🫶

02/09/2026

A quick reminder about residents' and property owners' responsibility to remove snow and ice from sidewalks. We've been spoiled during the the last couple mild winters--but the need is real this winter. Please take note!

Municipal Code:
8.08 - SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. (Rep. & recr. #519; Am. #668)
(a)OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY. The owner or occupant of any lot or parcel shall promptly each day remove all snow and ice which may have fallen or accumulated upon the sidewalk in front of such lot or parcel; provided, when ice has so formed that it cannot be removed, the owner or occupant shall keep the same sprinkled with a material which will prevent the sidewalk from being dangerous to pedestrians.
(b)CITY'S OPTION TO CLEAR SIDEWALKS. In any case where the owner, occupant or person in charge of any building or structure or unoccupied lot shall fail to clear their respective sidewalk of snow and ice as set forth above, then and in that event, the City may elect to clear said sidewalks as follows:(1)Written notice shall be delivered to and left in a conspicuous place on the premises informing said person of his or her failure to clear said sidewalk, the City's intention to clear the same and the potential costs thereof, no less than 24 hours prior to the City's clearing said sidewalk.(2)The City shall clear or cause to be cleared all snow and ice from said sidewalk, and shall charge the expenses of so doing pursuant to a fee schedule established by the Public Works Committee and approved by the City Council. The charges shall be set forth in a statement to the Clerk-Treasurer who, in turn, shall mail the same to the owner, occupant or person in charge of the subject premises. If said statement is not paid in full within 30 days thereafter, the statement shall be reported to the Clerk-Treasurer, who shall enter the charges on the tax roll as a special tax against said lot or parcel of land, and the same shall be collected in all respects like other taxes upon real estate, or as provided under Wis. Stats, § 66.615(3)(f).
Charges established in 2014, the property owner shall be charged a fee of $200.00 for each incidence of failure to clear sidewalks after a 24-hour notification.