On May 22, 2024, a scene that could have unfolded into a courtroom drama instead played out on the streets of Nevada. Patrick Mendes, a former star of the reality series 90 Day Fiancé, called the police to report that his estranged wife, Thais Ramone, had slapped him. The incident, which occurred just two days after Mendes served Ramone with divorce papers, led to a misdemeanor domestic battery arrest that was dropped within 48 hours. The case has sparked a flurry of speculation about the couple’s relationship, the legal implications of domestic violence allegations, and the impact on their shared 3‑year‑old daughter, Aleesi.
The Arrest and Immediate Aftermath
Police responded to a call from Mendes at his Nevada residence. According to a police report obtained by TMZ, Mendes claimed that Ramone “slapped him on the left side of his face with an open right hand.” He further stated that the altercation began after he brought their daughter, Aleesi, to say goodbye before she was set to return to Brazil, her home country. Mendes said he had video evidence of the incident and that he had visible marks on his face that matched his account.
Ramone, who was 30 years old at the time, was taken into custody on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. She was released on bond and later posted a series of photos on Instagram celebrating her birthday, seemingly unfazed by the arrest. In the images, she posed in a black minidress with a cake that read “Spicy 30,” and in the caption she wrote, “Spicy 30 🌶️ Cheers to another year! Through every lesson, every blessing, and every new beginning ❤️ happy birthday to me 🎈.”
Details of the Alleged Incident
The police report highlighted several key points:
- Mendes was 36 years old and had just served Ramone with divorce papers two days earlier.
- The argument escalated when Mendes brought their daughter, Aleesi, to the home to say goodbye.
- Mendes claimed Ramone slapped him on the left side of his face with an open right hand.
- He said he had video footage of the slap and that he had facial marks consistent with the alleged assault.
- Ramone told the officers she acted in self‑defense and accused Mendes of being controlling.
While the police had no immediate evidence to corroborate Ramone’s claim of self‑defense, the arrest was processed as a misdemeanor domestic battery case, which is the standard charge for alleged physical altercations between intimate partners in Nevada.
Legal Proceedings and Charge Dropped
Within two days of the arrest, the misdemeanor domestic battery charge was dropped. The reasons for the dismissal were not publicly disclosed, but the rapid resolution suggests that the prosecution may have lacked sufficient evidence to proceed. In many domestic violence cases, the burden of proof is high, and without corroborating witnesses or forensic evidence, prosecutors often choose to drop the case to avoid a costly trial.
Ramone’s legal representation, which has not been named in the public record,
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