ALMA, Ga. (WALB) — A jailer at the Bacon County Jail was arrested following an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with an inmate, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced Monday, Jan. 12.

David Jackson, 44, now faces multiple felony charges. They are as follows, according to the GBI:

• Improper Sexual Contact by Employee (one count)
• Items Prohibited for Possession by Inmates (one count)

The GBI said that Jackson was also charged with violating his oath of office as a jailer with the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office, which is also a felony offense.

The GBI was requested to investigate allegations against Jackson on Jan. 8, according to a press release.

The GBI concluded that Jackson had sexual contact with one female inmate at the Bacon County Jail on multiple occasions while he was working at the facility as a jailer.

Jackson reportedly also brought contraband into the facility several times, the GBI said.

Jackson was arrested and has been booked into the Bacon County Jail, according to the GBI.

“While it is embarrassing when we must arrest a staff member, I stand on transparency and impartiality,” Bacon County Sheriff Andy Batten told our sister station, WTOC. “This type of behavior will not be tolerated, and anyone who commits a criminal act must be held accountable for their actions.”

The GBI said that this case will go to the Waycross District Attorney’s Office once the investigation is complete. They also encouraged anyone with information about this case to contact the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office at (912) 632-8515 or the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at (912) 389-4103. Tips may be submitted anonymously at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online here.

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