Details Emerge On Friday’s Standoff

KENOSHA, WI–We have more information on the standoff with authorities that happened early Friday. Charges are expected to filed today against 33 year old Robert Eaton, who allegedly beat and then sexually assaulted a woman whom she had known for decades.

The woman told investigators she went to Eaton’s Trevor home after he messaged her and told her he was contemplating suicide. When she arrived he allegedly made sexual advances toward her. When she declined he reportedly turned violent, beating her and threatening her with a gun.

Court records say that’s when he sexually assaulted her. She escaped and called authorities who found he partially clothed and hiding outside the home. A five hour standoff ensued before Eaton was arrested. He faces a slew of charges and is being held 250-thousand bond.