On February 11, 2024, the Kokomo Police Department took a Missing Person report involving 44-year-old Brandi Bradley.  Ms. Bradley last had contact with her family on January 19, 2024. During the investigation, the Kokomo Police Department received information that lead them to search a remote location.  

On February 27, 2024, Kokomo resident Jonathon Christy, age 39, was arrested and transported to the Howard County Criminal Justice Center.  He has been charged with one count of Murder.

The Kokomo Police Department was assisted by the Howard County Sheriff’s Department, Tipton County Sheriff’s Department, Tipton County Coroner’s Office, Indiana State Police, and Madison County Sheriff’s Department.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Sergeant Erik Fogg at 765-456-7369, or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at (765) 456-7017.  You can always report tips anonymously by downloading the "Kokomo PD" mobile app from the iOS or Google Play Stores.  You can also text a tip to us by texting TIPKPD, then a space, and they your tip, and send it to 847411. 

 All defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  

Alert sent on 02/27/2024 at 3:30PM EST

Jonathon Christy

To submit a tip via text message text TIPKPD and your tip to 847411

Alert delivered to the following groups: Crime Watch Group, Media Contact, Pastors Group, and Westbrook Subdivision Neighborhood Watch

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