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Chris Tavarez: Disney Channel star arrested for domestic violence

Actor was reportedly involved in an incident with his girlfriend at a house in Hollywood

Roisin O'Connor
Thursday 14 November 2019 06:39 EST
Chris Tavarez, pictured here in 2015
Chris Tavarez, pictured here in 2015 (Rex)

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Disney actor Chris Tavarez was arrested on domestic violence charges after an altercation with his girlfriend, according to reports.

TMZ wries that Tavarez and his girlfriend got into an argument at a house in Hollywood over the weekend of 9-10 November, which escalated to a moment where he pushed her and caused her to hit her head.

Police officers were called to the property but Tavarez had left the scene. His girlfriend reportedly had marks on her body but refused medical treatment – according to family sources she suffered a concussion.

Tavarez was arrested two days later and booked for felony domestic violence, before being released on a $100,000 (£77,830) bail.

The 27-year-old is best-known for playing Darien on the hit Disney show KC Undercover, starring Zendaya. He also co-starred in the Disney Channel film Avalon High.

The Independent has contacted representatives for Tavarez and the Disney Channel for comment.

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