A Jefferson man who is accused of kidnapping will have his case continue through the court system.

According to court documents, a competency hearing was held on Tuesdayfor 34-year-old Brandon Duong. Duong is facing a Class B Felony charge for second degree kidnapping-armed with a dangerous weapon. On January 30th, Duong allegedly took his biological seven-year-old son from Greene County Elementary School without permission. There was a court order in place against Brandon from having custody of his son. 

An Amber Alert was then sent out and Brandon’s vehicle was eventually found in Plymouth County and after a high speed chase ended. Court documents show that Brandon was found holding his son while carrying a rifle before he was arrested.

A psychiatric evaluation was court ordered to determine Brandon’s competency. On Tuesday, District Court Judge Adria Kester ruled that no evidence was found that Brandon was suffering from a mental disorder and that he was competent to stand trial. Judge Kester ordered that his case was to be resumed. 

Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.