Rick Van Vactor, known for his appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, is reportedly claiming that his girlfriend initiated the altercation that led to his arrest.
According to sources close to the reality star, Van Vactor maintained that he acted in self-defense during the alleged domestic violence incident. The confrontation has also reportedly affected his relationship, with the couple no longer living together.
Rick Van Vactor claims his girlfriend started the altercation that led to his arrest
Van Vactor, whose legal name is Douglas Van Vactor, was arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident involving his girlfriend.
However, a source with direct knowledge told TMZ that the 90 Day Fiancé personality disputed the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to the insider, Van Vactor maintained that he had acted to protect himself during the confrontation. He also reportedly claimed that his girlfriend initiated the altercation.
The source did not provide further details about the confrontation or explain the specific actions that led authorities to arrest him.
Van Vactor was arrested on October 27 and subsequently released on bond.
Meanwhile, the incident reportedly affected his relationship with his girlfriend.
Sources told TMZ that the pair had stopped living together following the confrontation. Van Vactor also reportedly expressed no interest in repairing their relationship.
The insider provided additional details about the couple’s history, revealing that they began dating in March after meeting online. According to the source, the recent confrontation marked the first time their disagreements had reached this level.
However, the report did not identify Van Vactor’s girlfriend or include her account of the alleged incident.
Before his latest relationship, Van Vactor appeared on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. The reality series documented his relationship with Trisha Stiley, but the couple eventually separated.
His recent arrest involved a different relationship, which reportedly began several months before the October incident.
Although Van Vactor reportedly claimed he acted in self-defense, TMZ’s account did not establish what happened during the confrontation or whether authorities had accepted his explanation.
