dancing with the stars Expert Artem Chigvintsev was arrested in California on domestic violence charges Thursday morning.
Chigvintsev, 42, has served as a dance partner for several celebrity contestants. Dancing with the stars, He has played several famous faces during the show’s 12 seasons, including Patti LaBelle and Kaitlyn Bristowe.
He was arrested by an anonymous tipoff who called 911 to report a domestic violence incident just before 10 a.m. local time.
According to Napa County Jail records, he was booked under California Penal Code 273.5(a), which prohibits intentionally inflicting “physical injury resulting in a traumatic condition” on a current or former spouse, domestic partner or parent.
Napa County Sheriff Henry Wofford told NBC News that Chigvintsev was released Thursday afternoon on $25,000 (CAD$33,700) bail.
Details of the incident, including the victim’s name and location of arrest, have not been released.
He made no comment on his arrest.
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Chigvintsev recently celebrated his two-year wedding anniversary with former WWE wrestler Nikki Garcia, whom he met while pairing up with her on season 25. Dancing with the stars, It aired in 2017.
The couple have a four-year-old son.
Chigvintsev and Garcia both celebrated their second wedding anniversary this week on social media, professing their love for each other online.
It is unclear whether Garcia was involved in Chigvintsev’s arrest.
Garcia competed in WWE under the name Nikki Bella, as part of the tag team The Bella Twins with her twin sister Brie.
ahead Dancing with the stars, Chigvintsev took part in the British version of the show. Strictly Come Dancing.
Variety reports that Chigvintsev will not appear in the upcoming season. Dancing with the stars, It starts on September 17th.
If you or someone you know is being abused or involved in an abusive situation, please visit the Canadian Victims of Crime Resource Centre for assistance. You can also call toll-free at 1-877-232-2610.
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