Hennepin County Deputy Charged with Assault After Hospital Lockdown

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A Hennepin County deputy named Dillon Field has been charged with fifth-degree assault and domestic assault after an incident at a hospital in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where his wife was preparing to give birth. Field allegedly became verbally aggressive, shoved his mother-in-law, and tried to lock himself in the bathroom with his wife, prompting the hospital to go into lockdown. His wife had previously been living with her mother due to Field's history of physical and emotional abuse.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the serious issue of domestic violence, even among law enforcement officers who are entrusted to uphold the law. It also raises concerns about the safety and security protocols at hospitals, which need to be able to respond quickly to potential threats to patients and staff.

The details

According to charging documents, on February 5th, Dillon Field, a 30-year-old Hennepin County deputy, was at the hospital as his wife was preparing to give birth. He allegedly started yelling at his wife, who was in the bathroom, and when his mother-in-law went to get a nurse, he shoved her and tried to lock himself in the bathroom with his wife. Nurses responded and Field left, but his interactions with hospital staff and his wife prompted the hospital to go into lockdown. Field's wife had previously been living with her mother due to his history of physical and emotional abuse.

• On February 5th, the incident occurred at the hospital in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
• Field was charged on March 6th, 2026.

What’s next

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says Field is on administrative leave, and there is an ongoing internal investigation.