(09:10) Santa Cruz – A man was arrested after he assaulted a correctional officer last night in Santa Cruz. The incident took place at 8:40 p.m. at 259 Water Street. Authorities reported that a correctional Officer met with 20 year-old Jackson Cayot inside a jail housing unit in response to Cayot and another inmate being involved in a verbal argument. Cayot approached the officer, verbally threatened him and then threw a cup of water at him. Cayot then swung a closed fist at the officer in an attempt to punch him. Both Cayot and the officer sustained minor injuries.
