DATE/TIME: March 21, 2024, at approximately 10:40 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 664/187 - Attempted Murder, PC 207(A) - Kidnapping, and PC 273.5(A) - Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Cohabitant
LOCATION: 7500 Block of Maude Adams Avenue, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT(S): Randy Slaven, 44-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms
VICTIM(S): Confidential Female
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, March 22, 2024, the victim and Randy Slaven were involved in an argument regarding his infidelity during their relationship. During the argument, the victim walked away from the residence and Slaven drove around the area until he located her. Slaven forced the victim into his vehicle by force and fear and drove her back to their residence. While at the residence, Slaven violently assaulted the victim and attempted to suffocate her. The victim believed Slaven was going to kill her and went in and out of consciousness, however, she was able to bite Slaven's hand to stop his assault.
As a result of Slaven's violent assault against the victim, she sustained a fractured arm, a broken jaw, the loss of vision in both of her eyes, and other injuries. The victim was later transported to the hospital for treatment. Deputies located and arrested Slaven for PC 664/187 Attempted Murder, PC 207(A) Kidnapping, and PC 273.5(A) Corporal Injury on a Spouse/Cohabitant. Slaven was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy J. Bradley of the Morongo Basin Station at (760) 366-4175. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy J. Bradley
Station: Morongo Basin
Phone No. (760) 366-4175
Case No. 202400420
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
