MITCHELL – A Mitchell man, already incarcerated for violating a protection order, has been charged again for another alleged violation of the same order after contacting the victim from within the Lawrence County Jail. Cory Jacks, 37, of Mitchell, is facing an invasion of privacy charge, a Class A misdemeanor, after reaching out to his estranged female partner on December 20, 2024.
According to the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department’s probable cause affidavit, Deputy D. Miller and Deputy K. Carter were dispatched to investigate a report from the female. She informed officers that despite having a current protection order against Cory Jacks, he had contacted her again that same day while in jail. She showed deputies the text message she received from Cory, and a photo of the message was taken as evidence.
Deputy Miller and Deputy Carter then traveled to the Lawrence County Jail, where Cory Jacks was being held for a prior violation of the protection order that same day. Upon speaking with him, Deputy Miller read Jacks his Miranda rights, and he confirmed that he was aware of the protection order. Cory admitted to sending the text message to the woamn earlier that day, acknowledging his actions.
During their conversation, Jacks expressed frustration at his circumstances, particularly regarding the upcoming Christmas holiday, stating that he may not be able to see or contact his children. In a tense moment, Jacks allegedly said, “I ain’t gonna hear or see my kids for Christmas, and this bitch doesn’t want me to choke her out.”
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
