8:25 AM PT — Nikki Garcia“This is a private matter and Nikki requests privacy for her and her family at this time.”
Artem Chigvintsev — now charged with domestic violence — called 911 himself after allegedly assaulting someone in his home… and minutes later he called back and told 911, “Never mind…” TMZ has learned.
As TMZ reported, Artem was arrested Thursday morning in Napa, California, where he lives with his wife Nikki Garcia (aka Nikki Bella).
Sources with knowledge of the matter tell TMZ that the alleged victim never called 911. It was Artem who apparently panicked over the injuries the alleged victim had suffered and called emergency services around 8:30 am.
As we reported, paramedics and fire trucks were on their way when the 911 dispatch center got another call… again from Artem, who told the dispatcher to call the whole thing off.
We’re told that although paramedics and firefighters turned around and went back to the station, protocol is for police to still respond. Around 9:30 a.m., we were told that police arrived and observed the alleged victim’s injuries, and that was the trigger an automatic arrest.
Artem was taken to the police station and charged with bodily injury to a spouse or cohabitant.
We’re told “Dancing with the Stars” had an option to pick up his contract for next season, but this week the show chose not to accept that option, and that put him in a bad mood.
Artem and Nikki celebrated their 2-year wedding anniversary this week. They have a 4 year old son, Matteowho we’re told is with Nikki.
Artem was released on $25,000 bail.
If you or someone you know is experiencing any of the issues addressed in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
Originally published – 8:06am PT