Current:Home > FinanceNew Details Emerge on Artem Chigvintsev's Domestic Violence Arrest -RiseUp Capital Academy
New Details Emerge on Artem Chigvintsev's Domestic Violence Arrest
View
Date:2025-04-26 09:44:50
Police are sharing more information on Artem Chigvintsev's legal case.
The Dancing With the Stars alum—who married Nikki Garcia in 2022—was arrested on Aug. 29 in Yountville, Calif., for domestic violence after police received a 911 call before 10 a.m., Napa County Sheriff’s public information officer Henry Wofford told E! News.
Chigvintsev, 42, was taken to the Napa County Department of Correction and was released on a bail of $25,000 after 2 p.m., according to police.
"When someone is charged with felony domestic violence, usually this means there is a visible injury or credible eye witness," Wofford said in a statement to E! News. "Our deputies felt comfortable arresting him on felony domestic violence charges."
However, some details of the case are not being shared due to laws protecting the privacy of victims of domestic violence, according to the officer. Police are therefore not releasing the name, gender and age of the victim, and are not disclosing the person's relationship to Chigvintsev.
Additionally, Wofford told NBC News that authorities are not revealing the location of the alleged incident due to privacy requested by victim.
"Some victims may not feel comfortable sharing all details at time the suspect is arrested," Wofford told E!. "Some victims feel embarrassed, threatened, or fear the incident may impact their family. We have to give victims adequate time and support, which help them realize we are here to help."
Chigvintsev—who will not return for season 33 of Dancing With the Stars—was charged under California Penal Code 273.5(a), relating to injuring a spouse or cohabitant, according to the records viewed by E! News.
The dancer has not spoken out publicly on his arrest. E! News has reached out to reps for Garcia and Chigvintsev for comment on the case but has not heard back.
Three days prior to the alleged incident, Chigvintsev shared a social media tribute to Garcia to mark their second wedding anniversary.
"Happy anniversary my love," the Strictly Come Dancing star—who shares 4-year-old son Matteo with Garcia—wrote on Instagram Aug. 26. "Can’t see my life with out you. You are my everything."
(E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
For more information on domestic abuse or to get help for yourself or someone you love, visit the website for The National Domestic Violence Hotline (http://www.thehotline.org/) or call 1-800-799-7233.veryGood! (773)
Related
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- Verizon says issue has been resolved after thousands reported outage Monday morning
- Influencer Caroline Calloway Says She Will Not Evacuate Florida Home Ahead of Hurricane Milton
- In Florida Senate Race, Two Candidates With Vastly Different Views on the Climate
- Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes
- Everything you need to know about charging your EV on the road
- John Amos' cause of death revealed: 'Roots' actor died of heart failure
- Do you really want an AI gadget?
- Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
- 4 people, dog rescued after small plane crashes into Gulf in Hurricane Milton evacuation
Ranking
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- Officials release more videos of hesitant police response to Uvalde school shooting
- Jana Kramer says she removed video of daughter because of online 'sickos'
- Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor’s Daughter Ella Is All Grown Up During Appearance at Gala in NYC
- Nevada attorney general revives 2020 fake electors case
- Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, in hospital after suffering from stroke
- Why a small shift in Milton's path could mean catastrophe for Tampa
- Language barriers and lack of money is a matter of life and death with Milton approaching Florida
Recommendation
Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
14 days to reach 'The Summit': Why the new competition series is not another 'Survivor'
Photos show Florida bracing for impact ahead of Hurricane Milton landfall
EBUEY: Bitcoin Leading a New Era of Digital Assets
Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order
The 2025 Met Gala Co-Chairs—And the Exhibition Name—Revealed
These Are the Best October Prime Day 2024 Essentials That Influencers (And TikTok) Can’t Live Without
Escaped cattle walk on to highway, sparking 3 car crashes and 25 animal deaths in North Dakota