Wildwood, Florida — A man has been sentenced to four months in jail following a violent confrontation triggered by his wife’s discovery of his alleged infidelity. Charles Kenneth Wiggs, 35, received his sentence this week from Judge Mary Hatcher after a jury found him guilty of battery and assault the previous week.
Wiggs’s troubles began in April 2024 when an altercation broke out at their home on Stanley Avenue. According to police reports, tensions escalated after his wife found evidence of his usage of online dating apps. The situation reached a boiling point, leading to an alarming incident of physical aggression.
When police arrived at the residence, they found Wiggs’s wife visibly shaken. She described how her husband slapped her hand repeatedly and attempted to wrestle her cell phone away. After gaining control of the device, Wiggs reportedly threw it, shattering it in the process.
Upon the police’s arrival, Wiggs initially barred the officers from entering the home. His wife managed to provide them with a spare key, but Wiggs physically blocked the door. Officers decided not to arrest him at that moment due to conflicting accounts of the incident, which included statements from their daughter.
Although the wife initially contemplated leaving with their children, she later returned home. Tensions flared again as Wiggs began to destroy property inside the house. Reports indicate that he pushed her during this outburst and forcefully removed her Apple iWatch from her wrist.
The series of events painted a troubling picture of domestic violence that escalated rapidly from a personal dispute. As the legal proceedings unfolded, Wiggs faced serious repercussions for his actions, culminating in the jail sentence handed down by the court.
Domestic violence remains a critical issue, underscoring the need for awareness and intervention in similar situations. The aftermath of such incidents not only affects the immediate victims but can also have a lasting impact on families and communities. Authorities continue to stress the importance of seeking help and support for those in abusive relationships.