Crime & Safety

Police Investigate Dead Body Found Near Route 107 In Saugus

A heavy police presence was seen in Saugus as crews work to investigate.

Massachusetts State Police are referring questions to the Essex District Attorney's Office.
Massachusetts State Police are referring questions to the Essex District Attorney's Office. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SAUGUS, MA — State Police say they have located a human body in a marsh alongside Route 107 North in Saugus Tuesday.

A State Police trooper found the body at approximately 1:12 p.m. said State Police Director of Media Communications David Procopio.

Several police cars were seen on Route 107 in Saugus Tuesday afternoon.

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Massachusetts State Police are referring questions to the Essex District Attorney's Office.

No further information is available at this time.

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