Arrest made in armed robbery in D’Iberville

One man was arrested on charges of an armed robbery today.

Zederick Cooks Jr. was charged for a robbery that took place on Fountain Avenue at about 2:30 p.m. yesterday.

The victim of the robbery said Cooks offered to give her a ride to cash a check. After cashing the check, the victim said Cooks pointed a gun at her and demanded money.

Detectives and officers gave a description of Cooks’ car, a Jackson County sheriff deputy found the car and took him into custody without incident.