Domestic — Cumberland, WI — reported 2026-07-06

SUMMARY

Jacob S. Johnston, 31, pleaded not guilty to charges of felony strangulation and suffocation as domestic abuse.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Cumberland, WI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-06
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Jacob S. Johnston was charged with felony strangulation and suffocation as domestic abuse on April 10 in Barron County Court.
  • He also was charged with a misdemeanor count of battery and a misdemeanor count of criminal damage to property.
  • Johnston's ex-girlfriend alleged that he struck her on her upper right cheek with a phone, shattering the screen, and tried to choke her.
  • The defendant is free on a $2,500 signature bond and must have no contact with his ex-girlfriend.