The alleged sufferer within the Artem Chigvintsev home violence case is cooperating with police … and we’re advised investigators need to see if there is a historical past of home violence right here.

A rep for the Napa County Sheriff’s Workplace tells TMZ … the alleged sufferer has to date been open to speaking with investigators, and cops need extra time to talk with the particular person about what occurred.

Cops spoke to the alleged sufferer when officers arrived on the scene … the place they arrested the “Dancing With The Stars” professional for felony corporal damage to a partner or cohabitant. We’re advised so as to make a felony arrest, the damage needed to be seen.

The Sheriff’s Workplace says the alleged sufferer right here supplied some information as to what occurred … and now investigators need to comply with up with them to ensure they’ve each alternative to inform their story.

Extra particularly, we’re advised regulation enforcement desires the alleged sufferer to assist them decide if there is a historical past of home violence with Artem … or if he is been concerned in some other incidents with this particular person.

Artem is married to Nikki Garcia — higher often called WWE star Nikki Bella — however the identify of the alleged sufferer is being withheld.

We’re additionally advised there may probably be different witnesses within the case, and the investigation stays ongoing.

The rep says the Sheriff’s workplace can also be planning to debate the case with prosecutors … and one of many matters will probably be potential felony prices in opposition to Artem.