Bacon County Jailer Arrested for Sexual Contact with Inmate and Smuggling Contraband
ALMA, GA – A former jailer with the Bacon County Sheriff’s Office is facing multiple felony charges following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) probe into illegal activity within the county jail.
David Jackson, 44, of Bacon County, was arrested on Monday, January 12, 2026, after investigators uncovered evidence of repeated misconduct involving a female inmate and the introduction of prohibited items into the facility.
The Investigation
The GBI launched its inquiry on January 8, 2026, at the direct request of the Bacon County Sheriff. The request followed allegations that a staff member had engaged in an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.
According to the GBI, the investigation revealed that Jackson:
- Engaged in Sexual Contact: Jackson allegedly had sexual contact with a female inmate on multiple occasions while on duty as a jailer.
- Smuggled Contraband: The probe also found that Jackson had brought prohibited items into the jail for inmates “on numerous occasions.”
Charges and Legal Consequences
Jackson was taken into custody and booked back into the very facility where he previously worked. He faces three felony counts:
- Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee
- Items Prohibited for Possession by Inmates (Contraband)
- Violation of Oath of Office
The Bacon County Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that the integrity of the jail is a top priority and that such betrayals of public trust will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Patterns of Misconduct
Jackson’s arrest follows a similar incident in August 2025, where another Bacon County jailer was arrested for smuggling contraband after only four weeks on the job. Sheriff Andy Batten has reiterated that “this type of behavior will not be tolerated” and that the office remains committed to holding employees accountable for criminal acts.
The GBI’s investigation remains active. Once complete, the case file will be turned over to the Waycross Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
