Missing St Paul Man Found Deceased In Hastings
(St Paul, NE) - On August 31, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m. the St. Paul Police Department received a report that James "Jimmy" Jacobsen was missing. Mr. Jacobsen left home at approximately 9:30 a.m.
and was to go to a few businesses in St. Paul. He should have returned a short time later and
never did.
Chief Howard requested Howard County Communications activate the St. Paul Volunteer Fire
Department and EMS to assist in a search for Mr. Jacobsen. The search was called off after an
extensive search of St. Paul and Howard County. Mr. Jacobsen was entered as a missing person.
On September 1, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Hastings Police Department located Mr.
Jacobsen deceased. Foul play is not suspected in this case. No other information will be given at
this time. The Jacobsen family requests privacy and prayer while they grieve.
Chief Howard would like to thank Sheriff Hoff, and the deputies of the Howard County Sheriff's
Office, Howard County Communications, Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska Game and Parks, St.
Paul Volunteer Fire Department, Elba Volunteer Fire Department, Dannebrog Volunteer Fire
Department, Palmer Volunteer Fire Department, and all the citizens who helped in the search for
Mr. Jacobsen.