Paramedics were called to Artem Chigvintsev, Nikki Garcia’s home before ‘DWTS’ pro’s domestic violence arrest: report
By Sara Whitman,
2024-08-29
Emergency first responders were reportedly called to Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia’s home shortly before his domestic violence arrest on Thursday.
Sources connected to the investigation told TMZ that an unidentified individual called 911 around 8:30 a.m. for a “medical emergency” but later canceled the request when paramedics and the fire department were on the way.
However, less than two hours later, the “Dancing with the Stars” pro was arrested and charged with felony corporal injury — which means he’s accused of physically harming someone at the residence with the use of force.
The name of the victim has not been released.
A 911 call was made to Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia’s home — and then canceled —before his domestic violence arrest on Thursday, according to TMZ. MTV Cribs Sources close to the investigation told the outlet that the initial call was made around 8:30 in the morning. nikkigarcia/Instagram
Garcia, 40, revealed on her Instagram Story Wednesday that she was in the Downtown Napa area. Her whereabouts during her husband’s arrest are unknown at this time.
Chigvintsev was arrested at the home at 10:30 a.m. for felony corporal injury. Napa County Department of Corrections He was released from police custody hours later after posting $25,000 bail. theartemc/Instagram
Reps for Chigvintsev and Garcia did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
After the professional dancer was arrested, he was booked into a Napa County Jail and his bail was posted at $25,000. Page Six confirmed he was released hours after his arrest.
The victim’s name has not been released. The pro dancer is married to Nikki Garcia. Getty Images The pair met on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2017 and tied the knot in 2022. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
Chigvintsev and Garcia met on “DWTS” in 2017 when they were set up as partners for its 25th season. The “Total Bellas” star confirmed their relationship in 2019.
In 2015, Chigvintsev’s former dance partner Fern Britton accused him of being physically rough with her while they were competing on the BBC show in 2012. The accusations have resurfaced amid his recent legal woes.
Chigvintsev’s former “Strictly Come Dancing” partner Fern Britton previously accused him in 2015 of being rough with her in rehearsals. PA Images via Getty Images He denied Britton’s allegations, including that he was verbally threatening. PA Images via Getty Images
“[Artem] would look at my feet and just kick me or shove me,” the TV host claimed at the time, per HuffPost UK .
“He was like, ‘Shut your face. Go home before I kill you,'” she further alleged. “Or what was his other one? ‘If you go for a cup of tea now, I will blow off like an atomic bomb.'”
Chigvintsev denied her claims, saying, “I believe I treated Fern with respect and genuine care and these claims about me are the opposite of everything I believe in and the person I am.”
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
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