[UPDATE 1:09 p.m. Photos of Arrest] Breaking News: Sexual Assault Suspect Captured

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Sexual assault suspect, Markis Shirley, was captured about 10:30 this morning near 2500 California Street in Eureka.

Shirley was wanted for an assault which occurred in the early morning hours of October 4 at a downtown motel.

We’ll update with photos and more information about the arrest as soon as possible.

UPDATE 11:11 a.m.: According to Brittany Powell of the Eureka Police Department, “At 10:29, one of our officers spotted [Markis Shirley] walking on foot near the 2500 block of Union. He radioed for assistance. Other officers responded.” Powell said a “quick foot pursuit” was followed by Shirley’s capture at 10:35 a.m. He was arrested for sexual assault and is currently being booked into the Humboldt County Jail.

UPDATE 11:15 a.m.: Photos by Oliver Cory.

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Update 1:09 p.m.: This is a press release from the Eureka Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and the individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

Shirley, Markis 10-15On 10/13/15 at about 10:29 a.m., an Officer with the Eureka Police Department spotted Markis Shirley walking near the 2500 block of Union Street.  After a quick foot pursuit, Shirley was taken into custody near the 2500 block of California Street.

Shirley was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked for sexual assault.

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BookEmDano
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BookEmDano
8 years ago

Sexual Assault = 15-25 years in the slammer! Don’t wimp out, Humboldt Courts! Grow a pair, and show this goof the downside of rape!

tate
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tate
8 years ago

15-25 how about death by the woman he rapped!!!!!!

tugboat
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8 years ago

In every photo of this man He is laughing, All you see is teeth. What could be mentally wrong with this person?

life is good
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life is good
8 years ago
Reply to  tugboat

Because he knows he’ll be out of jail in a matter of hours and knows that the Humboldt court system will give him informal probation.

Crescent city
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Crescent city
8 years ago
Reply to  tugboat

It’s crazy eyes from Orange is the New black.

brent
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brent
8 years ago

He will get 3-5 tops and the witness will be put thru it Lotta pressure not to prosecute.

Zoltan
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Zoltan
8 years ago

Is he winking at camera?did he fight? Is this a setup?

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burblestein
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burblestein
2 years ago

Let the wheels of justice spin
Before we lock this guilty b*****d in;
But once he’s locked within the gate,
Keep him until his discharge date.