Prosecutors have filed felony charges against a Pine Bluff man in connection with the disappearance of Joynell Brandon, authorities said.
The Pine Bluff Police Department confirmed that the Jefferson County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Tony Thompson Jr., 31, with first-degree murder and abuse of a corpse. Thompson’s bond has been set at $1 million.
Police said Brandon’s body has not been located, and the investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives continue to work closely with Brandon’s family as the case progresses.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to the case to contact the Pine Bluff Police Department Detective Division at (870) 730-2090. Tips may also be submitted online at www.pbpd.org under the Crime Tips section or anonymously by calling the department’s tip line at (870) 730-2106.
No additional details were released as the investigation continues.
