Casey Deidrick, who starred for years on the long-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives," was arrested Sunday on charges of domestic violence.

Deidrick is best known for playing Chad DiMera on the long-running daytime soap. Days of Our Lives alum Casey Deidrick was arrested in Nashville over the weekend in connection with a domestic dispute with his girlfriend.

The 6-foot-5 actor claimed his girlfriend wrapped her hands around his neck but cops said they found no evidence to support his claim.