Casey Deidrick, who starred for years on the long-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives," was arrested Sunday on charges of domestic violence.

Deidrick is best known for playing Chad DiMera on the long-running daytime soap.Days of Our Lives alum Casey Deidrick was arrested in Nashville over the weekend in connection with a domestic dispute with his girlfriend.

Casey Deidrick, an actor best known for playing Chad DiMera on Days of Our Lives, has been arrested after an alleged domestic violence incident. On Sunday, Feb. 2, the actor was taken into custody, according to Davidson County Sheriff's Office inmate records viewed by PEOPLE.

The 6-foot-5 actor claimed his girlfriend wrapped her hands around his neck but cops said they found no evidence to support his claim.

Days of Our Lives’ actor Casey Deidrick was arrested this weekend for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in the home the two share

Actor Casey Deidrick, known for ‘Days of Our Lives’, was arrested on charges of assault and phone interference.

Casey Deidrick, known for playing Chad DiMera on “Days of Our Lives,” has been arrested after an alleged domestic violence incident. The 37-year-old actor was taken into custody in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, February 2, and booked by Davidson County Sheriff’s Office at 3:35 p.m. local time, according to online records.

Soap opera actor Casey Deidrick, known for his role on Days of Our Lives, was recently arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend during a heated argument. According to TMZ, the actor was charged with “domestic assault and interference with an emergency call.