Coral Springs Man Arrested for Domestic Violence After Wife Found Dead in Canal

Domestic Violence Incident and Arrest

• 👨 Jeffrey Evans was arrested on a charge of domestic violence, simple battery, following an incident on Monday evening.
• 💔 His wife, Jessica Lloyd, was found deceased in a canal near their home in Coral Springs.

Events Leading to Discovery

• 📞 Evans initially called 911 stating his wife was experiencing a mental health crisis and required assistance.
• 🗣️ Approximately six minutes later, a neighbor reported hearing a woman scream, "My husband is trying to kill me."
• 🌊 Police arrived at the scene and discovered Lloyd floating face down in a canal.

Legal Proceedings and Bail Conditions

• 🏥 Lloyd was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead by medical staff.
• ⚖️ Following an interview with detectives, Evans was arrested on the domestic violence charge.
• 💰 Evans has since posted a $1,000 bond for the domestic violence charge and is expected to be released with conditions.
• 🔒 Conditions for his release include fitting for a GPS ankle monitoring device, surrendering his passport, and remaining within Broward County.
• 🔍 Investigators are continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding Lloyd's death.