Press release from the Eureka Police Department:
On October 17, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to a school in the 200 block of Dollison Street for a reported fight involving adults at a football game.
Upon arrival, officers interviewed several individuals involved in the incident. Additional investigation was needed, and on October 18, 2026, the victim contacted EPD and requested to pursue charges.
Through the ongoing investigation, officers identified the suspect as Charane Sirrine, 46, of Fortuna. On October 21, 2026, EPD officers contacted Sirrine in the 2100 block of J Street and took her into custody.
Sirrine was booked into jail on charges of felony causing injury to an elder, assault with a deadly weapon, battery causing serious bodily injury, and violation of civil rights by force, hate crime.
During the investigation, officers learned that racial slurs had been used during the incident. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Eureka Police Department at 707-441-4300.
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