(Above: Katherine and Marissa Carlson)
Eureka Police Department press release:
On 07/28/15 at about 1:41 a.m., officers responded to 6th and V Streets for the report of a female that had been robbed after being assaulted with hammers and bats. Officers made contact with several possibly involved people near 6th and T Streets but were unable to locate the victim. Marissa Carlson (26) was arrested for an outstanding warrant and Katherine Carlson (27) was arrested for being in possession of a billy club and possession of a controlled substance. The victim called from the vicinity of the Burre Center and denied the need for medical aid. Officers searched the area but were still unable to locate a victim.
At 6:45 a.m., the victim phoned EPD and made contact with officers. The victim again denied the need for medical attention. After the victim was interviewed, robbery and assault with a deadly weapon charges were added to both Marissa and Katherine Carlson.