Incident Summary

On August 2, 2014, John David Du Wors was arrested for domestic violence assault against his wife, Amber Du Wors. He beat her, threw her to the ground, and left visible injuries on her body.

Verbatim Allegations from Criminal Complaint

The following are direct quotes from the Statement of Probable Cause filed by law enforcement:

John pushed Amber to the ground. Amber sustained fresh scrape marks on her left leg, arms, neck, and face.

When Amber locked herself in a room, John forced his way in.

John grabbed Amber by the head, neck and arms. Amber then ran outside to lock herself in her vehicle to prevent John from assaulting her. This is where John caught her and threw her to the ground.

Part of this incident was recorded.

Physical Evidence

The victim sustained documented injuries including:

  • Fresh scrape marks on her left leg
  • Fresh scrape marks on her arms
  • Fresh scrape marks on her neck
  • Fresh scrape marks on her face

Case Number: 20704302

Charge: Assault in the Fourth Degree - Domestic Violence

Court: Bainbridge Island Municipal Court

Arrest Date: August 2, 2014

Disposition: Guilty - sentenced August 19, 2014

Probation End: August 30, 2016

Evidence Recording

The victim recorded portions of this assault. The recording captured Du Wors forcing his way into a room where his wife had tried to lock herself for safety.

Pattern of Violence

This incident is part of a documented pattern of violence against family members by John David Du Wors:

  • October 2012: Felony unlawful imprisonment of stepdaughter - hog-tied her, locked her in bathroom, punched her repeatedly giving her two black eyes
  • August 2014: This assault on his wife

Source Documents

  • Criminal Complaint: Bainbridge v Du Wors Case No 20704302