Crime & Safety
Half Moon Bay Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence
Luis Gongorachavez, 29, is accused of breaking his partner's cellphone, hitting her and breaking her car stereo.
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — A man in an unincorporated area of Half Moon Bay was arrested Thursday on suspicion of several offenses after his partner attempted to break up with him, the San Mateo Sheriff's Office said.
At about 7 p.m., deputies were dispatched to Iris Lane on a report of an alleged domestic disturbance.
Luis Gongorachavez, 29, is accused of breaking his partner's cellphone, hitting her and breaking her car stereo.
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Police allege that the woman tried to end the relationship on Wednesday and Gongorachavez hit her in the head with his hat, which caused her lasting pain for more than a day.
One Thursday, Gongorachavez allegedly told the woman to drive him to a location but got upset along the way and broke her stereo. When they returned home, the suspect allegedly took her cellphone, threw her onto the bed, pinned her down and yelled at her. Gongorachavez then allegedly fled the house with her phone and when he returned, he smashed and broke it.
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The woman is alleging prior abuse as well, police said. She now has an order of protection against him, according to police.
Gongorachavez was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence, robbery, false imprisonment and vandalism.
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