LARNED, Kan. – Alexander M. Jacobs, 36 of Larned, made his formal First Appearance Monday afternoon before District Magistrate Judge Dale Snyder on a five (5) count Felony Criminal Complaint.
The defendant is charged with two counts of Electronic Solicitation of a Child at least fourteen years of age, but less than 16 years of age; two counts of Sodomy of Child at least fourteen years of age, but less than 16 years of age; and Indecent Solicitation of a Child one count of at least fourteen years of age, but less than 16 years of age.
The charges stem from a report by a medical provider on April 9, 2026, of a possible sexual assault of a 15 year old male. The Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office responded as the report indicated the assault occurred outside the city limits of Larned. The investigation was assigned to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) on or about April 12, 2026, when the sheriff’s department identified a former employee, Alexander Jacobs, as a possible suspect. Pawnee County Clerk records indicate Jacobs was employed by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department from March 23, 2015, until January 20, 2025. The investigation is ongoing.
The KBI presented its request for charges to the Pawnee County Attorney’s Office on August 20, 2026, and an arrest warrant was issued that afternoon. Jacobs was arrested without incident at his residence on August 21, 2026, with the assistance of the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Department.
At the First Appearance, the defendant waived a formal reading of the Complaint. Judge Snyder advised the defendant of the charges, the possible penalties if convicted and his constitutional rights, including his right to counsel. If convicted, under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines the defendant faces between 55 months and 247 months in the custody of the Department of Corrections depending on his criminal history. Additionally, the defendant would be subject to the Kansas Offender Registration Act as a sex offender.
Counsel was appointed to represent the defendant and a Preliminary Hearing was scheduled for September 8, 2026.
The Court further granted the State’s request to raise Bond. The initial bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety. After hearing arguments from Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett, Judge Snyder raised the bond to $250,000 cash or surety. The Court further directed that law enforcement verify there are no firearms at the residence the defendant intends to reside prior to the defendant being allowed to post bond. In the event the defendant posts bond, the Court ordered Jacobs will be subject to electronic monitored house arrest and supervision of Court Services under standard bond conditions. Jacobs remains in custody at the Ford County Jail at the time of this release.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Douglas W. McNett
Pawnee County Attorney
Pawnee County Courthouse
715 Broadway
Larned KS 67550
