On July 29, 2023 at 9:32 AM, officers of the Madison Police Department responded to the area of Beaumont Dr. and Farwell Blvd. in the Cypress Lake Subdivision. The original call was concerning a male subject assaulting a female and possibly kicking her on the ground.
Upon the officers’ arrival, the female victim was discovered on the sidewalk suffering from multiple injuries. Medical attention was provided for the victim while officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, Brandon Stephen Bly, at 813 Beaumont Drive in Madison, MS. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries. Attempts to make contact with Bly were unsuccessful and it was determined that a 4-year-old child was also inside the residence.
Special Response Teams the from Madison Police Department, the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, and the Ridgeland Police Department were activated and responded to the scene. Officers began attempting negotiations with Bly but were initially unsuccessful. At 12:29 PM, contact was made with Bly and he was taken into custody without incident. Special Response Teams entered the residence and discovered the 4-year-old child unharmed. The child was checked out by medical personnel and returned to the grandfather.
Brandon Stephen Bly, age 26, was taken initially to the Madison Police Department for booking. Investigators remained at the scene to process evidence. After booking, Bly was transported to the Madison County Detention Center where he awaits his initial appearance on the charges of Aggravated Domestic Violence and Kidnapping. The case will be forwarded to District Attorney John “Bubba” Bramlett and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
