Artem Chigvintsev Said Nikki Garcia Threw Shoes at Him: Report
Dancing With the Stars pro accused wife of throwing shoes at him when he called 911 during an alleged altercation on Thursday, August 29.
Chigvintsev, 42, initially requested medical attention, according to a 911 dispatch tape acquired by TMZ on Friday.
“Initially came in as requesting medical, but now he is stating he got into an argument with his wife and his wife threw shoes at rp [reporting party],” the dispatcher said on the call.
“There is a child on scene,” the dispatcher continued. “Medical en route. There’s an active 415 [disturbing the peace] in the background responsible.” Chigvintsev and Garcia, 40, share son Matteo, 4.
Related: Inside Artem Chigvintsev's Arrest: Mugshot, Release, Bail and MoreArtem Chigvintsev has been released from jail following his domestic violence arrest. The Dancing With the Stars pro, 42, was released at 2:18 p.m. PT after being arrested in Napa County, California, on Thursday, August 29, Us Weekly can confirm. Chigvintsev was arrested on charges under section 273.5(a) of the California Penal Code, according to […]A few minutes later, Chigvintsev tried to cancel his 911 calling back and saying he no longer needed medical attention.
“RP is stating no medical is needed now,” the dispatcher said.
Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella Rodin Eckenroth/Getty ImagesThat didn’t prevent police from arriving on scene in Napa Valley, California an hour later, where they found an individual with visible injuries and arrested Chigvintsev. It has still not been confirmed whether Garcia was the injured party.
Napa Valley Sheriff PIO told Us that Chigvintsev was booked after 10:40 a.m. and his bail was set at $25,000. He was released that afternoon.
“We also had an opportunity to speak to the victim and the suspect was arrested without incident. He was not fighting or combative,” he added.
Related: Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev’s Relationship TimelineNikki Bella and Artem Chigvintsev started dating following her broken engagement to ex John Cena. Nearly seven months after Garcia, who once wrestled under the name Nikki Bella, and Cena split for good in July 2018, Us Weekly confirmed that she and the Dancing With the Stars pro are dating, and had been seeing each […]Garcia released her first statement since the arrest on Friday, asking for privacy.
“This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time,” a rep for Garcia told Us Weekly in a statement.
Chigvintsev was arrested on charges under section 273.5(a) of the California Penal Code, pertaining to an individual who has injured a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent. A felony conviction for Chigvintsev could result in up to four years in a state prison and a maximum $6,000 fine. If convicted of a misdemeanor, he could face up to one year in a county jail and a maximum $6,000 fine.
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TMZ also reported that DWTS decided in the days prior to his arrest not to pick up Chigvintsev’s option for next season.
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Artem Chigvintsev Said Nikki Garcia Threw Shoes at Him: Report
Artem Chigvintsev Said Nikki Garcia Threw Shoes at Him: Report
Artem Chigvintsev Said Nikki Garcia Threw Shoes at Him: Report
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