‘Dancing with the Stars’ Pro Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Artem Chigvintsev, a professional dancer known for his role on “Dancing With the Stars,” was arrested in northern California on domestic violence charges. According to the Napa County Sheriff’s office, deputies responded to a call indicating potential abuse, leading to Chigvintsev’s arrest. He faces felony domestic violence charges, typically pursued only when credible witnesses or signs of abuse are present. Chigvintsev cooperated with law enforcement during the incident. Following his arrest, he was released on $25,000 bail. Details about the alleged victim or their relationship to Chigvintsev have not been disclosed as the investigation continues. Representatives for Chigvintsev have not yet commented on the matter.
“Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev was arrested Thursday and booked on a domestic violence charge in northern California, according to the local sheriff’s office.
When Napa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call in Yountville, it was apparent that there was potential abuse and Chigvintsev was arrested, according to sheriff’s office spokesman Henry Wofford.
Chigvintsev cooperated with deputies and was charged with felony domestic violence, an offense that they don’t charge people with unless there is a very credible witness or apparent markings that suggest abuse, he said. The investigation is ongoing. Wofford could not release any information about the alleged victim or their relationship to Chigvintsev.
Chigvintsev was released on $25,000 bail on Thursday afternoon, Wofford said.
Representatives for Chigvintsev did not immediately respond to an seeking comment on his behalf, and it was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney.
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