'Dancing With the Stars' professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev has been taken into police custody on suspicion of domestic violence in Napa Valley, where he lives with wife Nikki Garcia.
- August 30, 2024
AceShowbiz - Artem Chigvintsev, 42, was arrested and booked into Napa County Jail on a felony domestic violence charge following an incident on Thursday morning, August 29. His bail was set at $25,000 according to jail records and online sources.
It is still unclear what led to the arrest or what the circumstances were. However, Chigvintsev's wife, former WWE wrestler Nikki Garcia, posted an Instagram story the day before indicating she was also in Napa Valley at the time. No information has been released regarding her involvement or any other details of the incident.
Chigvintsev and Garcia tied the knot in August 2022 and celebrated their second wedding anniversary earlier this week. They have a four-year-old son, Matteo, together. The couple owns a home in Napa Valley, where they currently reside.
ABC, the network that airs "Dancing With the Stars," has not yet officially commented on the arrest. The show has been a popular reality competition series since its premiere in 2005. The upcoming season features renowned gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik alongside other athletes and celebrities.
The situation is still developing, and authorities continue their investigation. Representatives for Chigvintsev and Garcia have not yet responded to requests for comment. As the investigation progresses, more information is expected to be released.
