Jackson Jambalaya

JPD arrested JPD officer Cherika Evans for domestic violence on February 4.  The police report states: 

Corporal Holly was dispatched to 5551 Shaw Road, Arbor Park Apartments in reference to a disturbance. Upon arriving officer observed suspect, a Jackson police officer, standing outside in front of building two in police uniform. She stated that her live in girlfriend called the police to report an assault. She then stated that the girlfriend was on the inside of the apartment. Officer entered the apartment and witnessed a black female sitting in a chair crying. Complainant was asked to explain what happened. She stated that suspect came back home on this morning and she confronted her for cheating. Complainant stated that suspect became irate and acted as if she was going to hit her with her police radio. Complainant stated that suspect then punched her on the left side of the forehead with a closed fist. Complainant stated that she called the police at this time. She states that she and suspect have had a very abusive relationship for the past three years. Lieutenant McNeal responded to the scene. Complainant stated to lieutenant that she also had a bruise on the inner thigh where suspect kicked her. Lieutenant and complainant went into a closed location and complainant showed the bruise. Suspect was arrested and transported to city holding facility.