Eureka Man Wanted in Connection with Alleged Domestic Violence Incident involving Firearm
Robert Slavens (Credit: HCSO)
EUREKA, CA — “On Oct. 19, 2026, at approximately 7:39 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies received a report from a female victim regarding a serious domestic violence incident that had occurred earlier that evening at a residence in the 3800 block of Jacobs Avenue in Eureka.
During their investigation, deputies learned that 51-year-old Robert Willis Slavens prevented the 44-year-old female victim from leaving the residence during an argument, holding her against her will, brandished and discharged a firearm inside the residence before fleeing on a white Honda motorcycle.
Slavens is described as a white male adult, 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighing approximately 230 pounds, with black and gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black motorcycle jacket and a black, full-face helmet.
The victim was not physically injured during this incident.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Slavens for the following charges:
- PC 245(a)(2)-Assault with a firearm
- PC 236 – False imprisonment
- PC 422(a) – Criminal threats
- PC 273.6(a)- Violation of a domestic violence court order
Slavens should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees Slavens should not approach him and should call 9-1-1 immediately.
Pursuant to Penal Code 13665(a)(1) a booking photo of Slavens is being released to the public.
Anyone with information about this case or Slavens’ whereabouts is urged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at (707) 268-2539.”
