Richmond, USA: Terry Ward arrested, accused of taping wife to chair in basement while he watched football

A man has been accused of taping his wife to a chair in a basement so that he could allegedly watch the football in peace.

Police were called to a home in Richmond, Virginia, around 11.30pm on October 11 over reports of a domestic disturbance, Virginia Statewide Incidents said in a post on social media.

When officers arrived at the address on Maplewood Avenue, a woman told them she had been restrained in a chair in the basement.

She said she had been there for up to 45 minutes while he allegedly watched the football upstairs.

WTVR reported that police said the alleged victim had marks and tape residue on her arms.

Terry Ward, was arrested and charged with abduction and misdemeanour assault and battery against a family or household member, LA Magazine reported..

In a criminal complaint filed in court, a police officer said the 64-year-old admitted to tying his wife up.

“When I arrived on scene, (name redacted) stated that her husband had tied her to a chair with tape in the basement,” it read.

“Terry stated that he did indeed tied his wife (name redacted) to a chair and place(d) her down in the basement.”

The New York Post reported that the time of the alleged incident coincided with the NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Atlanta Falcons.

They added that the couple have two children and that Ward is a decorated military veteran.

Ward posted a $US20,000 ($A24,550) bond and is expected to return to court on November 10.

Court documents seen by The Post said that Ward was ordered to avoid contact with his wife and stay at least 1000ft (about 300 metres) from their home.

He has also been told to remain in the state of Virginia and complete drug and alcohol testing.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, phone 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) or the Crisis Care Helpline on 1800 199 008.