Crime & Safety
The Death Of A Man Discovered Friday In Newington Being Investigated
The body of a man was removed from the Piscataqua River near Fox Point Road. An autopsy is scheduled to find the identity and cause of death
NEWINGTON, NH — Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered in Newington on Friday.
The Newington Police Department notified the Marine Patrol unit of the New Hampshire State Police at about 5 p.m. that a deceased person could be seen in the Piscataqua River, around Fox Point Road and Windswept Way, in Newington. Members of Marine Patrol, Troop A, and the Newington Fire Department responded.
First responders recovered the body of a deceased adult. The body was then transported for examination by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to confirm identity, along with cause and manner of death.
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While the investigation is ongoing, evidence recovered indicates the death is not suspicious, and there is no threat to the public, according to state police.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Marine Patrol Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian at 603-227-2112 or via email at [email protected], or call State Police dispatch at 603-846-3333.
