Gainesville Man Arrested for Shoving Woman to Ground, Appears to Lie to Police

Matthew John Rittenhouse, 39, was arrested last week and charged with domestic battery. 

Rittenhouse reportedly pushed the victim, causing her to fall to the ground. 

Rittenhouse told police that the victim was charging at his family member and that he acted in her defense. The family member told police that the victim did not charge at her. 

Rittenhouse was released on a $10,000. He has been ordered to not contact the victim and has been barred from possessing weapons.