Famous trans chef arrested after partner alleges assault

Luna Contreras was arrested on Dec. 19 in Portland after police said she allegedly assaulted an intimate partner; she pleaded not guilty, was released on her own recognizance with a no-contact order, and has a court date on Jan. 20.

A well-known transgender chef, Luna Contreras, was arrested in Portland on Dec. 19 after police said she allegedly assaulted an intimate partner. Court documents reported the partner said the incident followed Contreras's arrival while intoxicated. Contreras pleaded not guilty and was released with a no-contact order. Known details: - Police reported the arrest took place on Dec. 19 after an alleged physical incident involving an intimate partner of two months. - Charging documents list fourth-degree attempted assault constituting domestic violence, two counts of harassment, and unlawful use of a stun gun. - Contreras pleaded not guilty, was released on her own recognizance, and a no-contact order was issued. - A court appearance is scheduled for January 20. Summary: The report says the arrest led to the immediate closure of Contreras's pop-up restaurant, Chelo, on Dec. 19, and the restaurant collective Dame later announced it would close for good at the end of the year. The criminal case is pending and the next scheduled court date is January 20.