>> New reports Show Portsmouth Councilman Barnes called 911 before being arrested
(Portsmouth, VA) -- New reports show Portsmouth Councilman Barnes called 911 before being arrested. Katie Gray with the latest.Preview: SCRIPT:
Portsmouth Councilman De’Andre Barnes is accused of pushing his wife into a door in front of police at their residence. Initially reported as a burglary, it was revealed that Barnes called 911 claiming a man with a gun was trying to break in, but it was actually his wife and children. Authorities say the wife was trying to retrieve items after Barnes changed the locks, leading to a confrontation where Barnes allegedly pushed her forcefully. 10 On Your side reports that this incident follows a previous domestic-related incident involving Barnes and his daughter, where no charges were filed.