Eugene man arrested after menacing with firearm

3/11/26 – LCSO Case 26-1252

On March 11th at 7 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Dalewood Street, Eugene, for a reported menacing. The victims reported they were in a verbal dispute with the resident, Nathan Randal Larson, 44, of Eugene, when Larson shot at them with a pellet or paintball gun, striking one of them. They reported Larson then pointed a handgun at them before going inside the residence.

Deputies responded with an armored rescue vehicle and observed the residence with a drone. Larson exited the residence but was uncooperative. Deputies deployed less lethal 40mm munitions, and he was arrested.

Deputies applied for a search warrant of the residence, which was granted. During the search, they located a loaded .45 caliber handgun, paintball gun, and tactical vest with additional ammunition.

Larson was lodged at the Lane County Jail on the following charges:

– Assault in the 4th Degree

– Menacing

– Unlawful Use of a Weapon

– Recklessly Endangering Another Person

– Disorderly Conduct in the 2nd Degree

– Resisting Arrest

Sgt. Tim Wallace
tim.wallace@lanecountyor.gov
541-520-2646