Police ID Body Found near Roadway

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Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 2:20pm

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At this time, the death does not appear suspicious. The Office of the Medical Investigator will be working with detectives to determine a cause of death.

From Farmington Poiice

May 4, 2023

On Wednesday, May 3rd, at approximately 2:30 p.m., The Farmington Police Investigations Division responded to the 2000 block of Southside River Road after a deceased male had been discovered near a water-filled ditch just north of the roadway. The male was identified as 64-year-old Ervin Foster, who had been reported missing on May 2nd. At this time, the death does not appear suspicious. The Office of the Medical Investigator will be working with detectives to determine a cause of death.
The situation remains under investigation, and further details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information regarding the investigation is encouraged to call our Investigations Tip Line at 505-599-1068.

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