On March 22, 2026, at approximately 8:25 P.M., officers of the Austin Police Department were dispatched to a residence in the City of Austin, County of Mower, on a report of a physical domestic. Victim A (an adult female) advised that she and her boyfriend, DUSTIN CHARLES CHENEVERT, DOB/110288, the defendant herein, had gotten into an argument that got physical. Victim A advised that the defendant had left her home and was walking towards Main Street South. Officer Schroeder responded to Victim A’s residence.
Victim A advised that she and the defendant have two children together. Victim A stated that the defendant had come over for the weekend and they got into an argument inside her bedroom. Victim A stated that the defendant began to shout and spit in her face. She stated that she responded by pushing the defendant away with one arm. Victim A stated that the defendant then “rushed” toward her face again with his fist balled. Victim A stated that she told the defendant to back off and leave her alone as it looked like he was going to hit her.
Victim A advised that she and the defendant have been together for years and they have arguments frequently which cause her to get angry/frustrated. Victim A stated that when the defendant keeps coming toward her and yelling, she is fearful as she does not know what he is going to do. Victim A stated that the only way to get the defendant to stop is to hit him. Victim A stated that during the argument that day, she advised the defendant to leave her alone. She stated that he did not listen to her request and as a result she became fearful.
Victim A admitted she punched the defendant in response to his actions and then he slapped her in the face, causing her lip to slightly cut open. Victim A stated that after the defendant slapped her, she turned around, walked out of the room, sat on the ground with her back to the wall with her head down. She stated that the defendant sat down next to her, began to apologize before he started to yell at her again. Victim A stated the defendant then tried touching her to comfort her when she pushed/punched him once more as she told him to leave.
Victim A stated that the defendant then crouched down, faced her, and placed both his hands with his fingers around the center of her neck and began squeezing. Victim A stated that the defendant squeezed her neck for approximately one to two seconds, causing her not to be able to breathe. Victim A stated that once the defendant stopped squeezing and let go, she ran outside and sat on the steps. She stated that the defendant came outside and tried to comfort her once more and convinced her to come back inside to talk.
She stated that the second she went inside, the defendant began to scream at her which caused her to go back outside an additional two times before she called law enforcement. Victim A stated that she also contacted the defendant’s probation officer. Officer Schroeder asked Victim A if she had any injuries as a result of the assault. Victim A stated that she did not think she had any marks on her neck but had a mark on her upper lip. Schroeder observed a small open abrasion on Victim A’s upper lip.
