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American Idol finalist charged with domestic violence

Actor and American Idol season four finalist Constantine Maroulis was arrested Wednesday over an alleged domestic violence incident with his ex, according to a report by People. Maroulis was accused of violently throwing his ex-girlfriend, Angela Reed, on the floor before kicking her in the groin. Maroulis’ rep denied the allegation, saying that the actor […]

Garberville man arrested after allegedly pointing shotgun to wife

Neptaly Martinez-Castillo of Garberville was arrested after suspicion of assault with a firearm and making terrorist threats, among other allegations, The Times-Standard reported. At around 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, authorities have received a call about an ongoing domestic incident on Sawmill Road in Garberville. The victim told the authorities who arrived at the […]

Michael Jace called father-in-law after shooting wife

The Shield actor Michael Jace, who is accused of shooting his wife April Jace multiple times, allegedly called and texted his father-in-law to inform him of the incident, the Associated Press reported on June 5. In a three-minute 911 call, April Jace’s father told a dispatcher that he received a call and text from his son-in-law, who said he shot […]

The Shield actor booked after fatally shooting his wife

A million-dollar bail was set for The Shield actor Michael Jace after he was booked on May 20 for shooting his wife multiple times during an argument about money, the Daily Mail reported. The 51-year-old actor allegedly called 911 Monday at 8:30 p.m. to confess that he killed his wife, April Jace, after a heated fight […]

SoHum man to face 8 years of prison over charges of domestic violence and rape

Paul Lee Hermes, 51, from Southern Humboldt pleaded guilty to charges of domestic violence and sexual assault on Wednesday, November 6 at the Humboldt superior court. Hermes will face up to eight years in prison when sentenced on November 13 after he pleaded guilty to charges of spousal rape, sexual penetration by a foreign object, […]

California woman arraigned for supposedly killing husband

A California elementary school principal was arraigned yesterday after apparently shooting and killing her husband of 17 years. She was arraigned on first degree murder charges. Leslie Jenea Chance, 46, was arrested Thursday, August 29, after reportedly dumping her dead husband’s body. Todd Chance’s body was discovered by farmers in Bakersfield with multiple gunshot injuries, and […]