Disney Channel star Skai Jackson could face a misdemeanor charge after being arrested last week at Universal Studios in Hollywood.
The “Jessie” and “Bunk’d” actress was arrested Aug. 9 on suspicion of domestic assault after security personnel noticed her and her boyfriend getting into a physical altercation at the theme park, which is adjacent to Universal CityWalk’s dining and shopping district. .
“[W]A domestic incident involving Skai Jackson occurred at the Universal Studios theme park, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said Tuesday. “Based on the initial investigation, it was determined that Jackson was the primary aggressor and was arrested for misdemeanor Spousal Battery.”
Jackson, 22, was then transported to the West Hollywood Station for booking.
On-site security called police after claiming to have seen Jackson shove her boyfriend, according to the report Page six and TMZ. Security staff detained the pair until local authorities arrived and reviewed security footage, which allegedly showed Jackson shoving her boyfriend twice.
Jackson was arrested at 17.50 and was detained at 6:30 p.m., according to sheriff’s jail records. Her bond was set at $20,000 and she was cited and released a few hours later.
The “Bubble Guppies” voice actor and her boyfriend both denied getting physical during the incident and Jackson reportedly claimed they are happily engaged and expecting a child together.
A representative for Jackson did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment.
Sheriff’s officials said the investigation is ongoing and will be sent to Van Nuys Superior Court for filing.