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‘Free Willy’ actor arrested in San Fernando Valley on suspicion of domestic violence

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Jason James Richter, who starred in the 1990s “Free Willy” movies, was arrested Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in the San Fernando Valley on suspicion of domestic violence, TMZ reported. (2018 Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES — An actor best known for his role in the movie “Free Willy” and its sequels “Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home,” and “Free Willy 3: The Rescue,” was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, it was reported Friday.

Jason James Richter was taken into custody Monday night in the San Fernando Valley and remained jailed until Wednesday when he was released on $20,000 bail, the celebrity news website TMZ.com reported.

Richter had an argument with his girlfriend at their home around 7 p.m. Monday night and when she ran to the bedroom and locked the door, Richter broke the door down and a source said “it got physical” TMZ reported. The woman went to police four hours later and filed a domestic violence report.

Jason James Richter, seen as a child star in the 1990s “Free Willy” movies, was arrested Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in the San Fernando Valley on suspicion of domestic violence, TMZ reported.

Police told TMZ the girlfriend said Richter grabbed her wrists, but sources said officers did not see any visible marks.

Richter has been charged with a single count of vandalism and another count of battery, TMZ said. If convicted, he could face up to a year in jail.

Richter played the role of Jesse in all three “Free Willy” movies. He continued his acting career and currently has six projects in various stages of production, according to IMDB.

Daily News Staff Writer Steven Rosenberg contributed to this report.