LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. -- The wife of actor Daniel Baldwin was arrested Wednesday, according to Lake Oswego Police.
Joanne Clare Baldwin, 39, was arrested on a probation violation in connection with a prior conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Don Forman of the Lake Oswego Police.
Actor Daniel Baldwin moved to the Portland area in 2010 and started his own local production company. He is the brother of '30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin, and acting siblings William and Stephen Baldwin.
Baldwin filed for divorce from his wife Wednesday, one day after obtaining a temporary restraining order based on fear for his life.
Daniel Baldwin confirmed his wife was arrested and said: She needs to take care of herself. She needs to focus on getting sober.
Late Wednesday night Baldwin sent out a Tweet that read Thanks 2 all of my friends on Twitter. My girls r ok and I am here 4 them, they make me so strong. Please pray 4 Joanne. She needs Gods luv
In a restraining order obtained by KGW, Daniel Baldwin wrote that his wife ws frequently intoxicated, has threatened him with a knife, hit him with a phone and has otherwise physically assaulted him.
The restraining order also shows the actorwon temporary custody of their two children andfiled for divorce.
Daniel Baldwin wrote in the order that Joanne once came into their bedroom and said she had just watched a documentary on women who kill their husbands, adding Now I know how to do it, I understand why they did it. You have been warned. Move out of this house or I am going to kill you. Daniel wrote that their daughter heard the comment and asked him, Is mommy going to kill us?
He also said Joanne threatens to kill me with a knife and warns me she will eventually kill me... She has twice been in the kitchen and showed me the knife in her hand.
Joanne was due in Lake Oswego Municipal Court nextWednesday.
