52-year-old Gaynor Louise Zappas had a domestic altercation with her ex-husband, Jason Stephen Zappas, at their Autumn Drive residence on July 17th. Responding officers noticed that both parties were visibly intoxicated. Then, officers spoke with Jason, who stated that he and Gaynor had an argument that escalated after she grabbed his throat and hindered his breathing. Jason added that he broke free from her grasp and went downstairs. Jason stated Gaynor followed him and grabbed a knife from the sink, brandished it, then put it back into the kitchen block. Officers saw the knife which appeared wet as if it had been in the sink. Jason then denied touching Gaynor at any point during the incident.
When officers spoke with Gaynor, she told them that she and Jason had an argument earlier in the day that became violent. Gaynor added that Jason pushed her several times. Gaynor further explained that she could not recall how many times she had been attacked but that Jason shoved her onto the couch, bed, and stairs. Then, Gaynor denied touching Jason and showing him the knife. Their minor son, JDZ, told officers that Gaynor tried taking his phone while he was calling his brother. He added that he had heard his parents arguing but did not witness an assault. Gaynor Zappas was then taken into custody for aggravated domestic assault.
