Nicole Parker of Crestview is charged with attempted murder

Nicole Parker

CRESTVIEW — The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office today charged a Crestview woman in connection with a knife attack on her husband.

Nicole Cheri Parker, 30, of 1641 James Lee Blvd., was taken into custody this morning following an overnight search by the OCSO.

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Witnesses at a home at Charlie Day Road in Baker say Parker cut her husband, 35-year-old Jerald Wade Parker, across the throat and under the arm while he was engaged in a fight with her ex-husband, 28-year-old Donald Wayne Jespersen, shortly before midnight Wednesday.

Investigators say Parker ran from the scene into nearby woods. An OCSO K9 Unit located Parker's purse, some clothes and a knife in the area.

Parker was located this morning and taken into custody for questioning.

Jerald Wade Parker, who had been flown to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola last night, was last listed in critical condition.

Editor's Note: The OCSO initially stated that Jesperson was flown to Sacred Heart, but in fact it was Jerald Parker, the woman's husband, who is listed in critical condition. The article has been updated to be correct.

This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Nicole Parker of Crestview is charged with attempted murder