Karen Lynn Middleton aka Karen Asbury and Shawna Marie Brink were both arrested yesterday by Eureka Police Department for PC 273a (a) child endangerment and PC 597(a) animal cruelty.
Middleton posted bond.
EPD issued a press release at 10:48 a.m.
EPD Press Release:
On May 12th, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Eureka Police Department Animal Control Unit responded to a residence in the 1700 block of H Street for a report of several dogs running loose in public in front of the residence.
Upon arrival, the Animal Control Officer observed what appeared to be hazardous and unhealthy living conditions inside and around the residence. Patrol and Community Safety Engagement Team (CSET) Officers responded to assist with the investigation. During the investigation, officers learned that a juvenile and an infant were living at the residence with two adults identified as Karen Asbury, 53 years old of Eureka, and Shawna Brink, 45 years old of Eureka.
Due to the hazardous conditions inside the residence, City Code Enforcement responded and deemed the residence uninhabitable. Humboldt County Child Welfare Services responded and took protective custody of the juvenile and infant. The dogs located at the residence were transported to the Humboldt County Animal Shelter for care.
Karen Asbury and Shawna Brink were both taken into custody and booked for felony child endangerment and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
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