Hydesville man arrested on attempted homicide and domestic violence charges

Deputies answered a 911 domestic violence call on December 2 in the 3000 block of Barber Creek Road in Hydesville, then stopped a vehicle a short time later and detained the driver. The driver was identified as 65 year old David Bernard Privat. Based on the victim s statement and evidence located during the investigation, Privat was arrested and transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility.

Privat was booked on multiple felony counts, including attempted homicide (P.C. 664/187), inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant (P.C. 273.5(a)), false imprisonment (P.C. 236) and being a felon in possession of a firearm (P.C. 29800(a)(1)). Prosecutors will determine whether to file formal charges and which counts will proceed, and the booking marks the county s initial criminal filing on the incident.

The arrest came after a rapid response to an emergency call and a subsequent traffic stop, during which investigators say they located evidence supporting the victim s account. The presence of an alleged firearm and the attempted homicide allegation elevate the case beyond an isolated domestic dispute, and underscore law enforcement concerns about firearms in domestic violence situations.

For residents of Hydesville and surrounding parts of Humboldt County, the incident highlights community safety and the importance of reporting threats. Neighbors may see increased patrol activity as investigators complete their work and the sheriff s office follows up on leads. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff s Office or submit tips online at humboldtgov.org/CivicAlerts.aspx

This case will proceed through the county s criminal justice system, and further details will emerge as charging decisions are made and court proceedings begin. In the meantime, local support services for survivors of domestic violence remain available through county and nonprofit programs, and authorities encourage anyone in immediate danger to call 911.