Dancing With the Stars' Artem Chigvintsev arrested

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Dancing with the Stars Supporter Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on Thursday morning on charges of domestic violence.

According to online jail records, the professional dancer was booked into the Napa County Jail at 10:40 a.m. PT under California Penal Code 273.5(a), which states that “any person who willfully inflicts bodily injury resulting in a traumatic condition” on a current or former spouse, domestic partner, boyfriend or girlfriend, or other parent “is guilty of a felony.”

Chigvintsev was released Thursday afternoon after posting $25,000 bail. Law enforcement officials have not disclosed what led to his arrest or any other details about the alleged victim.

Chigvintsev has been married to former WWE athlete Nikki Garcia since 2022 and they have a son together. They began dating when they were paired on the ABC dance competition series in 2019. Three days before his arrest, they both posted on their respective social media accounts, celebrating their anniversary.

It was not immediately clear whether Garcia was involved in the crash.

The professional dancer has competed in 12 seasons of Dancing with the Starsincluding last season, where he finished fourth with Charity Lawson. He previously won the show's 29th season with Kaitlyn Bristowe in 2020. Previously Dancing with the StarsChigvintsev was a star on Dancing with the Starsthe British version of the dance competition series.

The Hollywood Reporter also learned that Chigvintsev was not supposed to be part of season 33 of Dancing with the Starswhich will debut on September 17th.

Representatives for Chigvintsev, Garcia and the Napa County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond. DAYrequest for comment.

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