Newly released surveillance footage sheds more light on the domestic violence incident involving Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley.
The video, obtained by TMZ, shows a seemingly frantic Harley walking barefoot in a driveway while holding their their 18-month-old daughter, Ariana. The woman is seen trying to open the gate to a fence as well as the trunk of a nearby car. She eventually leaves the area after unsuccessful attempts.
According to TMZ, the footage was captured early Friday morning, just moments before Ortiz-Magro was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence. A neighbor claims Harley had pounded on her glass door asking for help; however, the neighbor said she was too scared to answer the door, so she instead called the police. The incident occurred at a Los Angeles Airbnb that the couple was renting.
Per the outlet:
According to the neighbor, she looked out her window and witnessed Harley try to drop the baby over her fence as a shirtless Ronnie approached up the driveway. She claims he struggled with Harley, grabbed the baby, then hit Harley before leaving the premises.
At around 2:50 a.m. local time, officers arrived at the scene and ordered Ortiz-Magro to exit the home. The 33-year-old, who was allegedly armed with a knife, refused to comply the demands, which prompted authorities to knock down the door as they feared the child was in danger. Officers said they had to Taser the reality TV star because he became combative. Ortiz-Magro was ultimately taken to jail and booked on kidnapping charges. He has since been released on $100,000 bond.
