Current timestamp: 29/01/2023 16:42:03
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

northants-logo-7

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Domestic abuse
    • Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud, bribery or corruption
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • How to tell us about something you've seen or heard
    • A procession or event you are planning
    • Filming
    • Abnormal vehicle load
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • A collision report
    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Your fingerprints
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
    • Feedback about the website

Breadcrumb

  1. ...
  2. News

Man, 42, sentenced for controlling and raping former partner

Main article content

Navigation

In court
News

08:33 09/05/2022

A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years and nine months in prison after being found guilty of coercive & controlling behaviour and two counts of rape.

Jody Alan Cook, previously of Daventry, was in a relationship with a woman for 21 years during which he was violent, manipulative and controlling.

Over the course of their relationship, Cook continuously accused the woman of cheating on him and isolated her from her family and friends as he didn’t like her having contact with other people.

She wasn’t allowed a contract phone, instead – having to use pay as you go, with all of her passwords shared with Cook so he could check up on her regularly.

She tried to leave him on numerous occasions, but Cook would always stop her, going so far as to block her car in with his truck and on one occasion, removing the battery from her car so she was unable to drive it.

On two occasions during their relationship, Cook also raped her.

Showing incredible bravery, the woman left him in 2018 and contacted Northamptonshire Police for help.

An investigation was launched and Cook was arrested and charged.

At Northampton Crown Court on March 18, 2022, he was found guilty after a five-day trial of two counts of rape and one count of coercive and controlling behaviour and at Leicester Crown Court last week (May 4), was sentenced to seven years and nine months in prison.

Lead Investigator – DS Dan Spires, said: “First of all, I would like to thank the survivor in this case whose patience and perseverance has helped us to get this case over the finish line and send Jody Cook to prison.

“Speaking to the police is a very intimidating task at the best of times, so to come forward after a 21-year relationship of domestic abuse takes immeasurable courage.

“I hope the woman in this case recognises and is proud of the strength she has shown, and that the conclusion of this case marks the start of a brighter future for her.

“I hope this case also shows just how seriously Northamptonshire Police takes reports of domestic abuse and that we will put our all, not only into bringing the offender to justice, but to safeguarding and supporting the victim.”

Love should lift you up and make you feel safe and happy.

It shouldn't make you feel anxious, fearful and controlled.

If you are suffering in a relationship, please come forward.

You deserve better.

We will believe you.

Call us on 101 or visit us online at www.northants.police.uk/ro.

If you have been a victim of domestic abuse but are not yet ready to speak to the police, please visit www.voicenorthants.org or call Voice on 0300 303 1965.

Cook.JPG

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

Northamptonshire Police

  • Contact us
  • About us
  • News
  • Careers
  • Campaigns
  • Privacy notice
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • Accessibility

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention
  • Stats and data
  • Accessing information (FOI)
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Thanks and complaints

Partners

  • Police.uk
  • Ask the Police
  • Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner

Follow us on

© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.