Harrington- The Delaware State Police are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered deceased in a ditch.

On October 29, 2019 at approximately 3:00 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to a farm located in the 8000 block of Vernon Road, Harrington, for a report of a victim that was discovered deceased in a ditch.  Upon arrival, Troopers located an adult victim deceased.

The victim was turned over to the Delaware Division of Forensic Science where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause and manner of death.  The victim’s identity is unknown at this time.

The investigation is in its early stages with further information being released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Grassi at 302-365-8441. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov

Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 1029  2005

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