Arrest made in the murder of Grover Brown

By Jillian Corder, Reporter KNOE TV8

RUSTON, La. The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Department has arrested Veronica Denice Jackson of Jonesboro, LA, in connection with the murder of Grover Brown.

On Sunday, November 23, 2014, at approximately 0730 hours, the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Department responded to 172 Garr Road, after having been notified by family members that Mr. Grover Brown, age 58, was discovered deceased, in his home. Investigators determined that the victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the head.

Evidence gathered during the investigation led investigators to the suspect, Veronica Denice Jackson. Jackson and the victim were formerly acquainted. Jackson has been arrested and charged with second degree murder.

From Sheriff Stone: “From our department, I would like to thank the numerous law enforcement entities as well as the deputies assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division of our department that worked on this case. Tremendous working relationships make arrests in cases like this possible. Our department shares many great working relationships with our local and neighboring jurisdictions. We would like to thank the following L/E entities for their assistance: Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Department, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Department, West Monroe Police Department, Ruston Police Department, Lincoln Parish Coroner’s Office.”