The Council Bluffs Police Department reports one person was arrested on kidnapping and other charges, Monday night. Authorities today (Thursday) said 28-year old Michael Brandstrom, of Council Bluffs, was arrested following an investigation that began at around 8:36-p.m. Monday, when officers were called to 1100 Marshall Ave. in Council Bluffs, for a missing 4 year old female. Officers arrived and after a short time located the juvenile when Michael Brandstrom brought her out of his apartment and turned her over to officers.

Michael Brandstrom

Brandstrom told police he found the girl her outside, and brought her to his apartment to keep her safe. As the investigation continued it was determined that Brandstrom had kept the juvenile in his apartment for over an hour without calling police. Detectives at the scene interviewed Brandstrom and found many concerning issues with his story. Brandstrom’s apartment was searched and a cell phone was examined. Detectives found several nude photos of the juvenile female on the phone.

At that time warrants, were applied for and issued for Brandstrom’s arrest on charges of Kidnapping 3rd and Lascivious Acts with a Child. After he was arrested, Brandstrom was transported to Pottawattamie County Jail. Officials say the investigation is still open and additional charges may be pending.