Man booked into Howard County Jail accused of multiple child sex crimes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A man who is accused of several child sex crimes was booked into the Howard County Jail on Thursday evening.

Jacob Bean, 25, was arrested on suspicion of child enticement, two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, three counts of second-degree statutory rape and five counts of having sexual contact with a student.

He was booked into the jail at 5:55 p.m. A bond was not listed and charges were not available on Casenet.

Information from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows a Jacob Bean listed as a teacher at the New Franklin R-1 School District for the 2026-27 school year.  

Bean was not listed on New Franklin's teacher roster on Thursday evening. 

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