70-Year-Old Clayton Man Shakes, Pushes Wife, Threatens With Knife, Police Say

A man shook his wife, pushed her into a cabinet and threatened her with a knife Nov. 10 in Clayton, police said.

Dennis Matteuzzi, 70, of the first block of Carrswold Drive in Clayton, was charged Nov. 12 with third-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

Clayton Police said Matteuzzi grabbed his wife, shook her and pushed her into a cabinet and she fell onto the floor. He then grabbed a knife and threatened his wife, holding the knife in the air, according a police report.

Matteuzzi posted 10 percent of the $20,000 bond and was released from jail Wednesday. He is to have no contact with his wife and is prohibited from having any weapons.

If you have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic or sexual violence, find resources through the St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women Network (SLEVAWN) or call the Safe Connections 24-hour crisis hotline at 314-531-2003.

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