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What else did authorities say about Artem Chigvintsev's arrest?

Wofford told NBC News when Chigvintsev was arrested in Yountville, Calif., he did not release the exact location due to privacy requests from the alleged victim.

As a result of this request, he added, the sheriff is not releasing the name, gender or age of the alleged victim or the person's relationship to Chigvintsev. However, Wofford had this to say about his arrest.

“When someone is charged with serious domestic violence it usually means there's a visible injury or a credible witness,” she told E! News, “Our deputies felt comfortable arresting him on a charge of aggravated domestic violence.”

“Obviously that could change with more evidence that comes to light,” Wofford continued, “but at the time of the arrest the deputies felt it was a felony charge rather than a misdemeanor.”

He also shared why victims may choose to withhold personal information in these cases.

“Some victims may not feel comfortable sharing all the details when arresting a suspect,” Wofford noted. “Some victims feel embarrassed, threatened or fear that the incident may affect their family. We need to give victims enough time and support, which helps them understand that we are here to help.”