On August 6th, 2025, officers were called to intervene in a tense family situation where conflicting accounts and escalating emotions quickly turned a routine response into a serious police matter. >> My husband gets really volatile. Um he's had multiple treatments and whatever. >> Mhm. and um he has never hit us or anything like that. But um told him he can't stay in this home and he still does. I might bought this home without him. And uh >> how long have you lived here? [sighs] >> I think since like March or April. >> Okay. >> We went out. Anyway, he's been he's been a lot better and so um he's staying here until he moves to the city in September. >> Mhm. Um, >> are you guys separated? >> Not legally. >> Divorced? Okay. >> Not legally. So, I know there's no >> No, no. I'm just I'm asking. I'm trying to get all the information and facts. Can you tell me what happened? What happened today? What happened today? >> There's been a history of like he spirals and he'll for hours and so that's why I moved here cuz we couldn't take it anymore. >> Sure. [sighs] So today they snapped that in. I just really I came up here. I was just whatever. I just I don't want him here right now. He's been doing great, but I just I'm uncomfortable. So, you know, so anyway, um I come up here >> and he's like, "Oh, so you're just going to" And I'm like, "Jay, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap at you." And he >> What? What did you say? Say >> talking about the baby's nap and um my car schedule keeps getting It's not the baby's nap. I'm like, "Okay, schedule. This is getting pushed back." And Lucky was just talking and I went up here and I was like mumbling under my breath that I'm frustrated that her about her schedule. Okay. Silly. And then it just he then he starts then he starts spiraling. So, >> and when you say spiraling, what happens when you start? >> He just does he starts all his like conspiracy theories that like, oh, your mother is kicking me out of the house. Your grandparents are going to raise you without me. You're going to be fatherless. Like all this >> stuff. And so I don't I try not to engage cuz I know better. But he's got my kids on his lap and they're both screaming and crying. I'm like, "Jay, can you please go and cool off? Please leave. I've been asking him for like an hour to leave." >> Yeah. >> So, I call my parents because they're close and I'm just I need him to leave. My dad's like, "I'm coming over." And then >> my dad comes, [gasps] they start talking and they start, you know, he's like, "Why are you here? You're just an old stupid man." And then he kicks my father. So my dad's like, "I'm calling the police. You won't be." >> How did he kick him? He was sitting on that couch because my daughter is obviously worried. >> And um I don't want her to witness this. I don't want >> Well, unfortunately, they're already here. And finish telling me what happened. How where was your husband sitting? Where was your dad? >> On the couch. My dad walked in. He's like, "Hey." You know, he's like trying to, you know, and then she's like, "Why are you here? Why are you here, dumb old man?" like you just start saying they need things and you split us off the doll, you know, and then my dad I'm like I wanted to take my daughter off of my husband. >> Mhm. >> I try to do that. >> Mhm. >> And um my dad was behind me and I my my husband like literally kicked him. >> Okay. Okay. Keep talking. Don't listen to what's going on down there. I need >> I want my daughter to hear it. It's not for her to hear. >> She's already part of that and she was witness of it. >> He always tells her. So listen, >> I need you to continue to tell me what happened. >> And my dad's like, "You know what? You need to leave. You're not welcome." You know, it's like this home isn't in his name. It's in my name. The reason I got it is to get away from this chaos. Like, >> so I go, "You need to leave." He wouldn't leave. He's not leaving. He's like, "Oh, so you want to just split up the family?" And he starts telling my daughter just nonsense. Like, "Look, this is your mother. It's all her fault." Like, it's just >> Okay. How else did it get physical? Were there Did was he physical with you? No, I I try to avoid it. Okay. >> I just go down there to check up on my dog. >> So then he kicked your dad. How did Where did he kick your dad? In the shin. >> Did your dad fall? >> No. >> Did he lose his balance? >> Yeah. >> Okay. Then what else happened? >> My dad called you guys. My dad's like, "This is enough." Cuz my parents had my my husband told me he wants me dead in December. He told me, "I want you to die." That was the day I started looking for homes. >> Can you tell me what happened? I don't know exactly what happened. >> Sure. My >> what happened when you or why why are you here cuz you don't >> you know what I learned. I was with my friends from the Europe. >> Yes. >> I putting on a train and my my wife is calling something is cooking you know because Ellis you know call and she was crying. >> Yes. >> I said should I come over here or not? I call Ellis. Should I come? Ellis said yes. >> Okay. >> I came over. >> Yes. He pointing on you son of a blah blah blah and kids Alexa daughter is under him. >> Uhhuh. >> Okay. >> Daughter doesn't want to go. He using proper language. He finally came over close. He kicked me right here. You know doesn't happen you not injury. But >> but where was he at and where were you at? >> I was just walking. >> You were walking by the couch. Right here. He was >> he was sitting on the couch >> right there >> and he walked >> and he came over you know he right away when I came in he kicked me >> okay >> the problem >> did you fall down >> no >> okay >> no I have no injuries >> no no I'm not saying that but I'm just asking >> no >> and after after he kicked you then what happened >> and Ellis was just talking you know each other over talking he's talking Russian blah blah blah you know all this stuff he's talking all the time >> Mhm. M >> and I asked me to call police. >> Okay. So then you call the police. >> My dad was talking to him cuz he was he had my daughter on his lap over here >> and she's hyperventilating. I'm like, "Please stop. Stop." >> He's just keeps talking and talking. He's calling my dad names and my dad's like, "You you need help? You know, you're not well. You need help." >> Were they argue? Were they yelling or was it conversation? >> Oh, no. My husband doesn't talk. He only talks to you. No, he's My husband is always up. Okay. So, he was yelling. Were they both yelling? >> I was telling him and he's calling my dad names and my dad's saying he's sick and he needs help. And then um I'm trying to grab my daughter and >> you were trying to take her? >> Well, I was like I'm like, "Alexa, come what?" And then he kicks me down in the shin. >> So, your dad didn't like get over him and was like pointing and pushing his finger into his face. Like, did your dad What I'm saying is did your dad touch him at all? >> No, my dad did not touch him. It was just like in his face. >> Yeah. My my husband points like this to people all the time and my dad's going like this. >> I know. He's saying that he was in his He wasn't in I was I was trying to take Alexa. >> Yeah. >> But can you tell me the story, please? >> Again? >> Yeah, cuz I'm going to be the investigating officer. So, I need to hear the first account from everyone. >> We were having an argument because >> Who's we? >> My wife and I. >> Okay. because she wanted me to take the baby for a nap around uh 12 something or 1. I said, >> you know, she she only got up at 8:15. She got up at 8:15, so she's not going to be ready. Whatever. Right. She go, that's because she's sleeping late all the time. He's getting pushed back. I go, "No, last night she she slept at a regular time. She just slept in." >> And then she thought about it. She realized I was right. So instead of just being like, "Oh, okay. Yeah, forget it." No, she said, "Okay, whatever. Stop being whatever." And then then she said something like, you know, "Tell me to shut up and like whatever. Tell or whatever." >> Okay. Can we can we try not to use that language in front of your young daughter? That would be great. >> You're saying, you know, see the problem, right? >> So then I went to confront her about it. Why are you yelling at me? Why you Why you upset? Because you whatever. I didn't I didn't take them to your brother-in-law brother brothers and kept them there till 9:15 a couple nights ago whatever right that's why they want the bed at 10 not because I didn't even go whatever >> so then so then we were just arguing over you know this and that and the other thing and then she got super upset because because when when my wife gets tight when the family's coming over and I should have just shut up >> so I kept arguing with her and she got more and more upset And when when we get upset, my kids start crying. >> When my start kids start crying, >> then she says, "It's all my fault." And then she starts screaming at me. >> Okay. >> And then I guess she calls the freaking dad because I wouldn't leave. But she wouldn't let me leave. I'm not going to just dump her and get in the car and drive away. It's my daughter. >> Okay. >> So, this is what she psychotic. >> Okay. >> I mean, you think that would in hindsight, do you think that would have been a good idea? I I told her I'm going to go as soon as she's calmed down or I might have to take her with me. >> Okay. >> She didn't want to do that because I I'll tell you why she didn't want to do that. >> Okay. So then tell me, you said she called her dad or her parents >> and then he stood over the top of me telling me to get out of the house. >> Okay. >> Pointing his fingers at me and I try to get him out of my way. That's it. That's all that happened. And he called the cops. Do you know how racist he is? He literally talks to me like I I'm not their dad and that I'm not since I'm not Ukrainian. I'm not their dad and I have no rights. >> Okay. >> That he has all the rights. >> All right. Listen, [laughter] you can be calm right now. >> Yeah. He's constantly he's constantly him and the mother, him and his wife are constantly meddling and basically killing me. >> At what point did you kick him? >> I did not kick him. I pushed him out of the way. I did not kick him. He's a liar. First of all, he's a liar. He loves the lie. What are you sure? Oh, he's he's being violent. It's just a first of all, only person who raised the fists was him. He after I pushed him out of the way cuz he was leaning on top of me, putting his finger right in my face right over the top of my daughter like this, right? Yelling at me like that. So, I got him out of my way and then he goes like this to try to punch me. The only person who was trying to be violent was him. >> I don't need him to get in my face. >> You didn't kick him at all? >> No, I did not kick him. I push him out of the way like this 100%. And he's not allowed to come in my house, point his finger, and get in my personal space like that. No one is allowed to do that. >> I don't have to take that. He thinks I should take whatever he gives. It's the craziest thing ever. >> How long have you lived here? >> Just a few months. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> And where did you used to live before? >> Uh do road. that apartment complex next to the uh what do you call it? Main event. >> Are you moving somewhere else? >> Who? Me? >> Yeah. >> No. Yeah. Well, I have a bunch of properties. So, in this I will be moving to the city for like during the weekdays. That was the plan so I can work. >> But but yeah, and you know, I'm getting a place in DC so I can work. Uh but that's it. I don't have a It's not like we're in the middle of a divorce or anything, guys. He's coming over. >> Are you guys having issues? >> We weren't until today. We were and then it was been good for like 3 months and then I guess there's a lot of pressure on her. >> Oh, I should just shut up. >> So, you guys own this house? Yeah. >> Together? >> Yeah. I mean, we're married. >> Okay. Are you both on the >> I have no idea. Well, you would know. >> No, there's no mortgage. We bought a cash. >> Okay. So, are you on the title then or on the deed of the house? >> I don't know. Um >> Well, you should know if it's your house. [sighs and gasps] >> Were you part of the process? >> Uh my wife bought it. >> Okay. >> But I bought other other places. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> So, this is her house technically if we want to get if we're getting technical. >> If it were divorce, sure. If we whatever. No, that's not technical. There's no my house your house. That would be ridiculous. >> When When you when you lived off of deal? >> Uh-huh. >> Did you sell that place? >> No. No. No. No. It We were renting. We lived there for 2 and a half years together. >> Mhm. And then why why did you move here? Why was this house bought? >> My wife wanted a house. >> What? >> Well, part of Well, part of the problem is you've already expressed that you've made poor decisions. The other part is what you're telling me and it sounds like is that this house was bought to have some separation and you haven't you're not having separation. >> I'm telling you that my wife is telling you that that's that's her story. >> Yeah. But you don't you >> I never expected not to live here with my own family. We're not getting a divorce. Did she tell you we're getting a divorce? >> She told me that she this house was supposed to give you guys separation. So >> you've never had that conversation? No, not like that. Not like that. I said, "Okay, if that's true, do you want to get a Do you realize this happened like 3 months ago and then we were on vacation for a month together? Does that sound like separation to you?" >> I don't know. I mean, everybody's different. I don't know what happened prior to. I don't know what happened. >> I don't know what's going on. You You know what the >> I don't know what happened before that. I don't know what happened after it. I'm just saying. >> Okay. You didn't ask me what he did. >> Well, yeah, that's part of it. No, >> I I asked you the what happened. >> I basically got him away from me because he was on top of me. He was on top of me. I'm I'm sitting on the couch. You want you want you you want to display? >> No, I don't need a display. >> Okay. So, it's impossible to get all the way because the way that couch is is kind of deep. It's not a short couch. I'm all the way back with my daughter sitting on me like this and she's crying cuz he's yelling at me. She wasn't crying until he came over and started yelling at me and pointing his finger on me and he's leaning on top of me with his finger like this. I pushed him off of me. I didn't even push him hard. I just went like this. >> Okay. I can do that to a person who's doing that. It's my space. >> Okay. You don't get to do that to another person. >> I'm not his 5-year-old. He thinks he can talk to people and do things to people like they're 5 years old and he's trying to intimidate them, which is crazy. >> Okay. >> Which is crazy. >> Okay. >> Okay. I'm not used to that. Well, >> and they're basically upset because I wouldn't do what they wanted, which is >> which is crazy. >> And what is it that they wanted? >> Oh, for me to uh uh give up uh my business in DC, stayed here so they can have access to the kids. Well, we got married in DC. I have a business in DC. The plan was to come here for a few years and go back. They don't want that. So, basically, ever since then, they've been getting in my face. They think they want to control they want to control their children. >> Uh is that >> who's a liar? >> 31. >> But who's a liar? >> All right. >> Think he never does anything wrong. >> Okay. So >> we have different accounts of what occurred. >> Um >> what did he say? That I like went nuts. I did not. >> Okay. You're you're making it seem like that everything was calm even though you have admitted that it's not calm, >> right? And it wasn't calm. >> The situation the situation was not calm and >> especially when he got here. >> Okay. Well, you said before that it wasn't calm, right? >> And had already calmed down. She was already upset, but she was upstairs with the with the little baby with Eva. >> Okay. All right. >> And I was downstairs. So the fact of the matter is is that there was physical there was physical contact that was made >> and that physical contact was initiated by you. >> No, it was not. >> Okay. >> No, it was not. >> From our investigation, >> right? >> From our investigation. >> Right. >> And what I've determined is that you were the primary aggressor. >> No, it wasn't. >> You made physical contact and kicked your father-in-law. >> No, I did not. No, I did not. I I go went like this. No, I did not. >> You kicked him in the thigh. Okay. >> Okay. Well, you're admitting that you also hit him or made physical contact. Correct. >> He made physical contact with me. >> You you made physical contact with him, correct? Yes. >> Is what you're you're saying. Whether you're whatever, >> I don't know exactly. What do you call? Look. >> Okay. >> I did not. What are you going to arrest me for? >> Yes. You are going to be placed under arrest for domestic battery. >> Yes. >> No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. Are you kidding me? >> No. >> What? This is our whole plan. Log on. >> What? I did not domestic with to who? My father-in-law who was on top of me. >> Okay, >> dude. This is >> You made physical contact with him >> and you've admitted it multiple times. >> Oh my god. >> Just got your phone. Anything else? >> Oh my god. Again. I >> Are you kidding me? Wait, what? What are you guys thinking? >> We're We're searching you, making sure that there's nothing in there. You know how many times we've heard that >> procedures, man? >> We've heard that many times. Nothing personal, brother. Nothing personal. >> Yeah, that's fine. >> No, that one. His is back here. The first one. >> Did you want these with you at all? >> Can we leave that stuff here? >> Here. I'll bring your phone, though. >> Oh, what about my uh gum? >> I can't bring that. you that won't be able to go in the jail for now. >> What's going to happen now? You're gonna you're gonna take me in and book me? Really? >> Yes. >> That's exactly what's going to happen. >> Are you going to release me? >> Well, you're going to go up to New Page County. >> You're going to go up to New Page County for a domestic battery charge >> for what? >> We just explained that to you. Okay. >> Oh my god. Oh my god. That's not >> All right. >> What happened? >> Are you good with his search? >> Yeah, I'll go with that. Um, just this. I'll take him to my car if you don't mind taking that. And then he's going to go grab a pamphlet and >> Okay. Do you can you grab uh Yeah. One >> uh Do you have a wallet or something that you want? >> Good. >> Oh my god. >> Do you have a wallet? Just leave that here. >> Less stuff to bring the better. Just so there's less inventory, less things that get lost during transit. >> Where's your wallet at? Do you want that? >> Uh, is that necessary? >> Yeah, the wallet. >> If you unless you live here, if you don't live here, then take your wallet with you. >> I do live here. >> Okay. Well, >> here, too. It's up to you. >> Whatever you want. You tell me. I'll go grab it. I'm going to grab it. So, go with that officer. >> All right. Come with me. >> And uh >> Well, you don't know where the woman is. >> Well, I'll ask her when I come to >> No, she doesn't. >> Okay. Well, did you hide it somewhere? hide it. >> I did not hide it. >> Okay. >> I did not hide it. Wait, I'm It's not that bad. >> I cannot believe you're arresting me for what? >> Domestic battery. >> Domestic. But I didn't hit anyone. I I did not hit anyone. >> Okay. >> Right back here, sir. >> I can't believe they did this to me. >> Watch your head. Get >> I cannot believe this. It's going to be audio and video recorder. Yeah. >> Can you take off? >> Cops. >> Taking them off? >> Yeah. >> Once we get there, I'll take them off. We can't do it once we're in the car. Are >> you kidding me? >> Yeah. Sorry. >> Are you kidding?