I'm passionate about this one. This whole thing is so unfair for Jesse and his dad. They had eachother and truly had a special bond from everything I've read. Jerry is one strong guy.
The rumor mill is just insane. But Jerry moving Jesse’s truck when he found it probably wasn’t the best idea.
Dad had no choice but to take Jesse's truck and flag down a police officer. He was dropped off at the park and his phone had no signal. He was thinking like a panicked father and not like a cop which is totally valid.
New post from Boone County PD - people in comments are
furious and rightfully so. First ever post about Jesse by Boone County PD and he went missing so long ago. Second, they're clearly putting off responsibility to Hamilton County ETC and suggesting they've done so much already to try to find him, that's just not true folks. His dad has been putting in the man hours since 2016 to find his boy. Even when he's devastated, heartbroken, and falling apart, he has had to be the private detective for his son's case. Jerry Leopold says the cops didn't take Jesse's disappearance seriously for
over 6 weeks. Third, an important election is coming up & they have a new sheriff apparently. Hmmm. Definitely seems the right time to make a post that barely attempts to act like the PD cares... my opinion of course. Fourth, I'm really bad at math so copying from someone in the comments: 2000 man hours since 2016 averages 1.6 hrs per day. Fifth, they don't provide a contact number or an investigator regarding if someone has any tips in the case they'd like to report.
Boone County Sheriff's Office | Boone IA | Facebook
Residents of Boone County. We continue to get questions and concerns from citizens on the disappearance of Jesse Leopold. Below is a synopsis of the Boone County Sheriff’s involvement in the case.
On October 16-2016 a Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy was flagged down by Jerry Leopold in the city of Boone. Jerry was driving a truck that Jesse was known to drive. Jerry Leopold wanted to report to the Deputy that his son was missing and he had located his son’s truck in Ledges.
Jerry reported to the Deputy that he had discovered his son’s truck in Ledges. Jerry reported that the truck was reported to him by friends. Jerry reported that he had reached out to friends on social media to see if anyone knew where his son was as he hadn’t seen or heard from him in a couple of days.
Jerry was interviewed by the Deputy about the possible whereabouts and acquaintances of Jesse. Those acquaintances were spoken to in attempt to find the whereabouts of Jesse.
Jesse’s vehicle was searched for evidence.
It was discovered Jesse was a resident of Jewell Iowa and Jesse was employed in Jewell Iowa.
Investigators with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Jewell Police Department and advised them that Jesse was missing and his truck was discovered in Ledges.
The Jewel Police Department conducted an investigation along with the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation about Jesse’s whereabouts.
Investigators with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone Police Department continued to get calls from citizens with information they had heard about Jesse’s whereabouts. Multiple citizens were interviewed about where they had received the information and the credibility of it. Investigators were unable to substantiate the information they received from citizens.
Citizens were reporting that Jesse may have been murdered due to criminal involvement with narcotics.
Upon interviewing them. Investigators were unable to substantiate any of the rumors. The rumors varied from citizen to citizen.
Approximately 50-75 citizens were interviewed about Jesse’s whereabouts. All telling different stories about what they had heard about Jesse’s disappearance.
Investigators conducted search warrants at various residences and properties in Boone County in attempt to locate or find any leads for the discovery of Jesse Leopold.
Investigators searched Ledges on a couple of occasions in attempt to find any evidence of Jesse’s disappearance. Search teams were assembled of 20-30 people to search for Jesse.
Investigators coordinated with various canines within the state to search for Jesse at Ledges and various other properties in Boone County.
Upon speaking with citizens, it was also rumored that Jesse may have been taken to another state. Those agencies were communicated with on the situation and with what information was given was looked into the best of their ability.
There was a total of 20 properties searched. Some were searched twice. It is estimated there has been 2000 man hours dedicated to finding Jesse Leopold.
Agencies that have assisted with the search for Jesse Leopold are but not limited to:
• Boone County Sheriff’s Office
• Greene County Sheriff’s Office
• Boone Police Department
• Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
• Jewell Police Department
• Iowa DNR
• Iowa DCI
• DEA
• Story County Sheriff’s Office
• Ames Police Department
It should be noted that Jesse was a resident of Hamilton County and is reported missing from Hamilton County Iowa.
Though Jesse was missing from Hamilton County. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive the majority of tips on Jesse’s disappearance.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office continues to follow up on all leads reported.
His dad posted about it here:
Find Jesse Leopold -- Boone, IA 
