Father accused of forcibly taking son

Michael Brothers, 20, Madison Street, is being held at Bedford County Jail on $16,000 bond, charged with vandalism, reckless endangerment and violating an order of protection.

Brothers was allegedly following the mother of the boy, Payton, who was identified as his son, Shelbyville police said.

The woman, who was unidentified at press time, pulled into the parking lot of Tennessee Technology Center and an argument ensued.

According to police, Brothers allegedly broke window glass of the woman's vehicle and took the child.

Brothers had the child for approximately 15-20 minutes before being taken into custody by Detectives Brian Crews and Charles Merlo at an Oak Street residence, where the child was safely recovered.