Nikki Garcia’s Spouse Artem Chigvintsev Arrested for Domestic Violence

Artem Chigvintsev is facing legal trouble. 

The Dancing with the Stars pro, who has been married to former WWE wrestler Nikki Garcia since 2022, was arrested Aug. 29 on domestic violence charges, according to booking documents viewed by E! News.  

Chigvintsev—who was partnered with stars like the Bachelorette’s Charity Lawson and Heidi D’Amelio on the reality dance competition over the course of his 12 seasons on the show—was taken into custody mid-morning, and later released on a $25,000 bail in Napa, California. He was charged with California penal code section 273.5 (a)PC, which is related to acts of violence against a spouse or other cohabitant.  

E! News has reached out to reps for Chigvintsev but has not yet heard back.  

Neither Chigvintsev nor Garcia—who share 4-year-old son Matteo—have spoken out since the arrest. However, Garcia did note to followers she was in Napa—where their family owns a $1.5 million home—the day prior.  

“Got a facial today!” Garcia wrote in her Instagram Story on Aug. 28. “Love my spot in downtown Napa @nude.medical”