Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on May 18, 2026, Louis Brown, 18, of Jackson Township, was charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, all in connection with the death of his grandmother, Darlene Brown, 69, also of Jackson Township, on May 18, 2026, in Jackson.
On May 18, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., Officers from the Jackson Township Police Department responded to a residence on Justin Way in reference to a 911 call stating that someone had been murdered. Responding Officers found Louis Brown standing at the front doorway of the residence; Brown exited the residence with his hands up and was immediately taken into custody while Officers conducted their investigation. Officers made entry into the home and discovered the body of a deceased female – later identified as Darlene Brown – in an upstairs bedroom with apparent stab wounds to her face and neck. Officers observed two knives protruding from the victim.
An investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police Department Detective Bureau, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, revealed that Louis Brown was the individual who called 911, and was likewise responsible for his grandmother’s death. Brown was charged accordingly and transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is presently lodged pending a detention hearing.
Prosecutor Billhimer commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Jackson Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation leading to Brown’s swift apprehension.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).