Former NFL safety Sergio Brown has been arrested in connection to the recent death of his mother.
According to CNN, authorities have taken Brown into custody after he was deported Tuesday from Mexico and arrested by U.S. law enforcement officers near San Diego. An arrest warrant had been issued for him in Illinois and it’s likely he will be transferred from California.
Back on Sept. 16th, Sergio’s mother, Myrtle Brown’s body was discovered near a creek in Maywood, Illinois after relatives notified authorities that they had lost contact and count not find her or Sergio.
Medical examiners of Cook County determined that Myrtle Brown had sustained injuries during an assault, leading them to call her murder a homicide.
Last week, Myrtle Brown’s family released a statement through their attorney calling for progress on the investigation into her death.
“We implore law enforcement agencies, particularly the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, to work diligently and thoroughly in pursuit of truth and accountability for Myrtle Jean Simmons-Brown. No family should bear the weight of uncertainty regarding the circumstances of their loved one’s passing,” the statement read.
“We continue to pray for his well-being and advocate for his immediate and safe return to the United States. Let us work together to turn this tragic loss into a force for positive change and justice.”
Brown is a Maywood native who played in college at Notre Dame. During his seven NFL seasons he played for the Patriots, Colts, Jaguars and Bills over a 94-game NFL career.
