Celebrity Justice
ABC Family Star Assaulted Wife, Police Say

Greg SeranoGreg Serano, one of the stars of the ABC Family show "Wildfire," is accused of assaulting his wife, Carmen, and her 15-year-old son during a dispute at the family's home in New Mexico.

Greg Serano faces two counts of battery against a household member, false imprisonment and obstructing an officer, according to a Rio Rancho police report.

Police responded to a domestic dispute call at the couple's home shortly after midnight on July 10, according to the police report. Greg Serano arrived home "very intoxicated" and began to argue with her after she called him a "moron," according to Carmen Serano's witness statement taken by police.

The statement goes on to say that Carmen punched Greg near his left eye after he grabbed her and would not allow her to leave a bedroom. He began to bleed from the punch and proceeded to smear blood from his eye area all over her face, her statement and the police report said.



According her 15-year-old son's witness statement, the son saw the blood on Carmen's face and thought that Greg had hit her. He then jumped on Greg's back -- and was thrown off and pushed onto a bed by Greg, according to the police report.

It was the 15-year-old son that called 911.

An arrest warrant was issued for Serano that night and he was arrested by Rio Rancho police on July 13.

Carmen Serano, through her publicist, released this statement to TMZ: "I want everyone to know that my husband and I are working through our marital issues through counseling, and the support of our friends and family. Greg and I are extremely committed to one another. We've had a good marriage for nine years and we will get through this together. We both love our fans and hope they will support us through this difficult time."

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1. So what did he do wrong ? Sounds like she was the only one doing the hitting ( hit him hard enough to make him bleed ! ) and he only defended himself againt the kid. I have no idea who he is but I hope he doen't lose his job and freedom just for coming home drunk. I doubt she was being help prisoner in that bedroom either.

Posted at 5:51PM on Jul 18th 2006 by Stacey278

2. Who are these people? Never heard of them.

Posted at 6:44PM on Jul 18th 2006 by mlc31

3. I agree with Stacey. What exactly did HE do wrong and why wasn't the psycho wife arrested for hitting him first? And damn, he's hot!

Posted at 6:56PM on Jul 18th 2006 by Geneva Hilton

4. LOL!! Who exactly are your 'fans' sweetie? Egotistical, talentless morons.....

Posted at 7:11PM on Jul 18th 2006 by racer

5. I have no clue how these people are? Someone please tell me? I'm at a loss here!! LMFAO!

Posted at 9:30PM on Jul 18th 2006 by Shell

6. So far the people who have responded sound like 'morons', since we're using the word for fun, now. I'm surprised at how utterly cruel humans can be to one another. Clearly every family has its issues, but we're just going to read an article and have it all figured out? Well then, shouldn't we be Dr. Phil, then? And I'm sure they do have many fans who are hoping that they get the encouragement and support that any one would need who got into a heated family situation that got out of hand. Let's dig deep, each one and connect to our humanity. Cause really, there, but for the grace of God, would be many of us. God Bless, Seranos, keep at it, love each other, and then help others when you've gotten yourselves to higher ground.

Posted at 1:13AM on Jul 19th 2006 by Pam

7. Greg plays the character "Pablo" on the ABC family series Wildfire I absoulutly love that show and well he is one of the main charcters and well he did grab his wife while she was trying to leave but then again she made him bleed so I dont know im just wondering whats gonna happen with the show because theya re supposed to be filming no. And I was also wondering is hein jail now or whats going on with him?

Posted at 8:57AM on Jul 19th 2006 by Alyssa

8. He is the gay guy from Legally Blonde, the one who lied on the stand and said Elle's shoes were "last season".

Posted at 10:42AM on Jul 19th 2006 by lyn

9. Carmen (his wife) is a model for a local jewelry company here in ABQ and is on bill board's all over town. That's the only thing i know about her. As far as filming goes, i drive by where they film everyday on my way to work and as of this morning, they were still shooting.

Posted at 11:13AM on Jul 19th 2006 by Whitney

10. I will pray for your family, however the wife should have chilled out it sounds like mr. Serrano defended hisself from the son and he didn't even hit his wife it was more like restraint. I hope they can work everything out and she needs to get emotional counciling it sounded like she was getting out of hand.

Posted at 12:59PM on Jul 19th 2006 by Jaimee

11. Im an old friend of Greg Serano from Brooklyn Nyc.. I know for a fact he wouldn't hurt a fly. I hope things iron themselves out., I know his family mean the world to him. I also hope the Tv show will wait for him to rejoin the cast.

Posted at 12:36PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Danny Sussio

12. IM A FRIEND OF THE SERANO FAMILY FROM BROOKLYN NY AND PERSONALLY SAY THEY ARE GREAT PEOPLE WITH HUMAN PROBLEMS. ANYONE WHO TALKS BAD ABOUT THEM I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN AND LICK YOUR FOREHEAD AFTER EATING A PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH. BOY IS GREG HANDSOME. ALL MY LOVE

Posted at 7:28PM on Jul 26th 2006 by JIMMY O'

13. I met Greg in high school and we hung out during and long after high school on a daily basis. He's a good guy that never hurt anyone. He's highly dedicated to his family and his career. His wife is a sweet heart and I believe that the two of them got caught up in a moment, as we all do from time to time. The only reason this is big news is because of their careers. How many people out there have done worse and the world never knew? Keep on pushing Serano Family..... :)

Posted at 8:28PM on Jul 26th 2006 by Eddie Calderone

14. Greg is a great guy- Dont believe everything you see spun in the news. Greg and Carmen will work it out. This is a non-issue! The news will tell you the bad, but where is the good that Greg has done over the years. There's more than you can imagine. We should all be as good as him.

Posted at 10:05AM on Jul 27th 2006 by John O'Malley

15. Just wanted to to thank all of Greg's amazing & supportive brothers from Brooklyn New York for remembering who my husband is and always has been ( & me too, thank you )....even when things sound like this!

We are Good! Our family is good..& we are so grateful for the support! The media can be somethin'! ( I laughed when I read "who are these people?") We are just people... nice people with normal issues. You woudn't have heard about your neighbors argument..huh.

We are blessed to have the careers we do but unfortunately sometimes 'this' comes w/ it. We are gonna keep our heads up because we are & always have been ,thru our 9 &1/2 yrs of marriage ,very much in love & committed to one another. And maybe the next time you hear about us, you'll want to say "Good for the morons... they did good!"

& for all concerned: Greg never left the cast of "Wildfire"..They are a family & they all support him & 'our family'. He will contiue to bring it ..as "Pablo", (the Hot horse trainer) on ABC Family's Wildfire.

Thanx again..Carmen Serano & family

Posted at 10:21PM on Jul 27th 2006 by Carmen Serano

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