Update: Suspect in domestic violence incident arrested

SPANISH FORK, Utah — A 21-year-old woman police have been searching for in connection with a domestic violence incident has been found. 

Madeline Bernadette Lopez from Herriman was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of domestic violence.

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office said Lopez endangered her 13-month-old child and ex-boyfriend with a taser after breaking into his apartment. Police say Lopez threatened her ex-boyfriend with the taser, demanding he let go of the child. The man tried to flee, but Lopez allegedly slashed his tires before entering the apartment. 

A day after the incident, detectives located Lopez and arrested her on suspicion of:

• Burglary of a dwelling/domestic violence, 2nd-degree felony
• Criminal mischief/domestic violence, 3rd-degree felony
• Aggravated assault/domestic violence, 3rd-degree felony
• Domestic violence in the presence of a child, class B misdemeanor
• Reckless endangerment, class A misdemeanor
• Burglary of a vehicle, class A misdemeanor

The Utah County Sheriff’s Office says Lopez is being held without bail until a judge can review the probable cause statement. 

Utah Domestic Violence LINKLine

1-800-897-LINK (5465)

If LINKLine advocates are experiencing an increased call volume, calls will be forwarded to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

StrongHearts Native Helpline

1-844-762-8483

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