Tuesday morning officials within the Orange County Sheriff’s Department released details regarding the arrest of retired mixed martial artist Jason “Mayhem” Miller.
Miller was arrested Sunday morning on CPC 273.5 domestic violence charges in Mission Viejo, CA due an alleged argument that took place Saturday, August 3, 2013 with the alleged victim over a text message discovered on Miller’s cell phone.
Miller was released from Orange County Central Jail Complex at 12:21 a.m. Monday morning after posting a $50,000 bond.
Under California law, CPC 273.5 domestic violence charges are classified as a felony and carry a maximum sentence of two to four years in a state prison.
Details of Miller’s arrest transcribed from the police report, including injuries suffered by the alleged victim, can be found below (via MMA Mania).
On Saturday, August 10, 2013, Sheriff’s personnel were advised by a caller that she was the victim of domestic violence that occurred on Saturday, August 3, 2013, in Mission Viejo.
Deputy C. Martin responded at approximately 1336 hours to the alleged victim’s location. The alleged victim reported that at approximately 2100 hours on Saturday, August 3, 2013, she and Jason Nicholas Miller were involved in an argument regarding a text message she found on Miller’s cellular phone. Deputies were unable to make contact with Miller on August 10th to obtain his statement.
On Sunday, August 11, 2013, at about 0530 hours, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Mission Viejo reference at loud party. When they arrived, they contacted Miller who was outside his residence yelling at his neighbors. Based on the report filed by the alleged victim, Miller was arrested for CPC 273.5, domestic violence.
Injuries to the alleged victim include multiple bruises covering both arms and both legs, laceration and bleeding above right eyebrow (approx. 1.5″ wide), and laceration to the right side of face (approx. 1.5″ wide). No property or weapons involved.
The complete police report can be seen here in .PDF format.