Devon Lucie, the chief meteorologist at New Orleans-based station WDSU, has been accused of breaking into his girlfriend’s home and beating her while her children were sleeping nearby.

According to arrest documents obtained by Nola.com, the incident occurred early Sunday, October 5. The victim told Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies that she and Lucie had argued at a Gretna music festival.

The victim returned home with her mother, who left them at her house in Marrero, Louisiana. However, Lucie allegedly arrived at her home and forcefully entered the residence.

An argument continued inside the house, and Lucie eventually left the home, documents said. However, Lucie allegedly returned, entered her bedroom, and began punching her. The JPSO detailed that the woman’s children were

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