Mugshot courtesy of Iowa Dept of Public Safety

The Amber Alert was canceled as the seven-year-old Jefferson boy was safe after his father was involved in a high speed chase and a brief standoff with law enforcement.

According to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, the Jefferson Police Department requested assistance with the alleged kidnapping of seven-year-old Bryson Duong by his biological father, 34-year-old Brandon Duong from Greene County Elementary School on Tuesday. Brandon was restricted from having custody of his son, following a court order this past December.

An Amber Alert was then issued at 3:28pm. Just before 5pm, law enforcement found Brandon’s vehicle northeast of Remsen in Plymouth County. Brandon led law enforcement on a high-speed chase before eventually crashing his vehicle. DCI officials say Brandon left the vehicle on foot, carrying his son and in possession of a rifle. Several law enforcement entities arrived in the area, negotiated with Brandon and he was eventually apprehended. Bryson is now in the care of the Iowa Department of Human Services.

Brandon is charged with a Class A Felony for first degree kidnapping and will be transported to the Greene County Jail. The Jefferson Police Department and DCI are continuing their investigation at this time and Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.