Report: Inappropriate questions lead to altercation

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On February 3, a Maricopa man was arrested and charged after some inappropriate questions of his roommates led to an altercation.

The suspect, Kevin C. Mangola, 45, was arrested and charged with two counts of disorderly conduct and a charge of domestic violence.

Police added the domestic violence charge because Mangola stated that he lived at the residence for approximately six weeks.

At 10:25 p.m., police responded to the incident in the Rancho El Dorado neighborhood after a report of assault made by Mangola.

After police interviewed all the residents involved, they determined that Mangola had allegedly tried to enter the bedroom belonging to the owners of the home while they were sharing an intimate encounter.

According to police documents, Mangola was asking the couple inappropriate questions about the details about their encounter, all of which were statements confirmed by the homeowners and another roommate in the residence.

All three residents stated that Mangola had went outside.

It was stated that the male homeowner went outside asking him what was going on, and Mangola approached him and got in his face.

All three individuals stated that the male homeowner punched Mangola in the face after he perceived it as a threat, police say.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.