Foster Sylvers, the former child star and founding member of the iconic 1970s family musical group The Sylvers, has been released from custody following his arrest on separate charges of domestic battery and assault with a deadly weapon in Nevada.
WHO: Foster Sylvers, 55, a former singer and bassist for the chart-topping group The Sylvers, known for the 1973 platinum single "Boogie Fever."
WHAT: Sylvers was arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and subsequently booked at the Clark County Detention Center on one count of domestic battery involving strangulation and one count of assault with a deadly weapon from an incident reported on January 20, 2025.
WHEN: The arrest occurred on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Sylvers was released from custody the following day, Thursday, February 6, 2025, after posting a bond set at 50,000 United States dollars.
WHERE: The incident and arrest took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, at a residence in the 1900 block of East Sahara Avenue.
WHY: According to the arrest report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, the victim alleged that Sylvers placed a pillow over her face during an argument, which restricted her ability to breathe, and that he later threatened her with a knife. Authorities have confirmed a no-contact order has been issued between Sylvers and the alleged victim.
Authorities have stated that the investigation remains ongoing. Legal representatives for Sylvers have declined to comment at this time.