Author Aron Ralston of '127 Hours,' who had to amputate his forearm trapped under a boulder, was arrested by Denver Police in a domestic violence case.
The police arrested the 38-year-old Saturday night. He faces one count of assault and one count of "wrongs to minors," jail records state.
Raquel Lopez, the Denver Police Department spokesperson, did not reveal any details and said further disclosures will be made only after the domestic violence detective finishes further investigations.
The Denver Post, reported that Ralston was arrested from 642 Corona St. The property is listed in the name of a 38-year-old woman, Vita Shannon. Police arrested Shannon on the same charges.
However, it is not yet clear whether Ralston has an attorney or not. He is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Ralston gained widespread attention in 2003 after he cut off his forearm with a pocketknife in order to free himself after being trapped under a boulder in a Utah canyon. He was trapped for five days.
He later penned down his harrowing experience in a book. In 2010, the book was adapted in the movie, '127 Hours' that featured actor James Franco in the lead role. The movie was nominated for six Academy Awards including best picture award.
Even after his horrific experience Ralston continued trekking and climbing mountains. He also participated in a 2008 expedition to Ojos del Salado in Chile and Monte Pissis in Argentina. In 2005, Ralston became the first person to climb all 59 ranked and/or named Colorado's 'fourteeners' solo in winters. He started the project in 1997 and began again after the amputation.
