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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA \u2014 October 20, 2026.<\/strong> A 64-year-old Richmond man identified in a published report as Terry Ward reportedly faces criminal charges after his wife told police that he restrained her with tape and left her tied to a chair in the basement of their home. The account alleges that Ward remained upstairs watching football while she was unable to free herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night, October 11. A report attributed to Virginia Statewide Incidents says Richmond police responded to a domestic disturbance at approximately 11:30 p.m. and spoke with an adult woman. The details have not been independently confirmed through an accessible police statement or criminal complaint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT THE REPORTED CRIMINAL COMPLAINT ALLEGES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the published account, the woman told the responding officer that her husband had used tape to secure her to a chair in the basement. The report says officers documented marks and tape residue on both of her arms. She reportedly estimated that she had remained restrained for approximately 30 to 45 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same account says Ward acknowledged tying his wife to the chair. It also attributes the allegation that he watched football upstairs to sources familiar with the incident. Because the underlying criminal complaint has not been independently reviewed for this report, these details should be treated as allegations rather than established findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REPORTED CHARGES AND NEXT COURT DATE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The report identifies the charges as felony abduction and misdemeanor assault on a family member. It further states that Ward’s next court appearance was scheduled for November 10 in Richmond’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The court schedule and formal charge descriptions should be checked against official records before publication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION REMAINS IMPORTANT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A criminal charge is an allegation, not a conviction. The court will determine the facts and whether the prosecution can prove the charges under the applicable law. The available reporting does not establish the final outcome of the case, and no conclusion about Ward’s guilt should be drawn from the accusation alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The case also concerns an alleged incident of domestic abuse, making accurate reporting and respect for the complainant’s privacy particularly important. The woman’s identity has not been included in the available report, and it should not be published without a clear public-interest justification and appropriate verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next step for confirming this story is to obtain the criminal complaint or verify the case through the Richmond court system. Until that confirmation is available, the arrest details, precise charges and November 10 hearing date should remain attributed to the published report. Any subsequent court developments should be checked against official records before the story is updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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