Afrigather 1 of two | Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday morning for home violence, police say. Picture courtesy of Napa County Sheriff’s Workplace
Aug. 30 (UPI) — Artem Chigvintsev, a former Dancing with the Stars winner, was arrested Thursday morning for home violence, police say.
Chigvintsev was arrested round 10 a.m. in Yountville, Calif. and made his $25,000 bail round 2:15 p.m. the identical day.
“When somebody is charged with felony home violence, often this implies there’s a seen damage or credible eye witness. Our deputies felt comfy arresting him on felony home violence prices,” mentioned Henry Wofford, an official with Napa County Sheriff’s Workplace, in an interview with E! Information.
He additionally notes that simply because somebody is arrested, doesn’t imply they are going to be formally charged within the case.
The 42-year-old dancer, who has competed in 12 seasons of Dancing with the Stars, is married to former WWE wrestler Nikki Garcia. The couple danced collectively in Season 25.
They’ve a four-year-old and tied the knot in 2022.
Officers haven’t shared the establish of the sufferer.
“Some victims could not really feel comfy sharing all particulars on the time the suspect is arrested. Some victims really feel embarrassed, threatened, or worry the incident could affect their household,” Wofford mentioned. “We have now to provide victims ample time and help, which assist them notice we’re right here to assist.”
Chigvintsev and Garcia shared pictures three days in the past to acknowledge two years of marriage.
“Blissful anniversary my love, cannot see my life with out you,” Chigvintsev wrote. “You might be my every part.”
