Crime & Safety

Body Found In Morris Township: Prosecutor

Officials confirmed they are investigating a body found within the township on Tuesday.

Officials confirmed they are investigating a body found within the township on Tuesday.
Officials confirmed they are investigating a body found within the township on Tuesday. (Patch)

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Officials are currently investigating a body found in Morris Township, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

Details remain scarce, but a spokesperson for the office confirmed there is an investigation ongoing. She was unable to immediately provide further details.

The body was found near the Whippany River, behind an office building, News 12 NJ reported.

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Morris Township Police did not immediately return Patch's request for comment.

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