Hernando County authorities are turning to the public and putting up cash as they search for a wanted fugitive in a child abuse case.
Hernando County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to the location and arrest of Bailey Noel Jacobson, born Oct. 21, 1990, county officials said Friday. Jacobson is wanted in case 2026-CF-915 on two counts of child abuse, and authorities list him with no bond pending arrest.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office has posted a wanted notice on X, including a transcript that lists Jacobson's date of birth, the case number and a reported height of 5-foot-1, among other details, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office on X. The post notes that Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $5,000 for tips that help locate and arrest him.
Hernando County Crime Stoppers is offering a CASH reward for information that leads to the location and arrest of this fugitive. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477), by dialing **TIPS (8477) on any cell phone, report anonymously online at https://t.co/J6wiSpzRuL pic.twitter.com/3KN9EqNUrY
— Hernando Sheriff (@HernandoSheriff) July 10, 2026
How to report tips
If you know where Jacobson is, or have information that could help find him, Hernando County Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you. Tipsters can call 1-866-990-TIPS (8477), dial **TIPS (8477) from any cell phone, or submit an anonymous web tip through the Crime Stoppers tip form.
The Sheriff's Office "Local Warrants" page points residents to the same phone line and online options for anonymous reporting, and it urges the public not to approach a suspect. Instead, people are instructed to share what they know with law enforcement and let deputies handle the contact.
Reward and eligibility
The potential reward, paid through the local Crime Stoppers nonprofit, can be as much as $5,000 for eligible tips. To qualify, tipsters typically must contact Crime Stoppers first rather than going directly to law enforcement.
The Hernando County Crime Stoppers wanted listing lays out how the process works, including reward eligibility, how tips are handled and how anonymity is protected.
Legal note
Jacobson is accused of two counts of child abuse in case 2026-CF-915, and those are allegations. He remains presumed innocent until proven guilty, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office on X.
For official court filings, current case status or final dispositions, the Sheriff's website directs the public to the County Clerk of Court's records system, along with the Local Warrants guidance that explains how to obtain court information.
