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Man Accused of Raping Friend

(La Porte County, IN) - A Westville man could face prison time for allegedly forcing himself sexually on a friend. Evan Jacks, 20, is charged in La Porte Circuit Court with three counts of Level 3 Felony Rape.

 

Jacks visited a residence on December 11th to work on a speaker system in his vehicle. where he and the alleged female victim also visited with each other off and on for several hours before she went to bed. She told investigators she woke up to Jacks touching her, then froze just before and while he was violating her.

 

According to court documents, the female managed to leave the residence and seek help after Jacks fell asleep in her bed.  Police said Jacks was still in the bed without clothing on when sheriff’s deputies responded to the property.

 

Jacks, arrested March 28th, has since posted bond.

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