Crime & Safety

Identity Of Person Found Dead In Ramapo River Released

New Jersey State Police release the name of the person who was found dead last week on the shore of Ramapo River in Mahwah.

MAHWAH, NJ — New Jersey State Police have identified the person who was found dead last week in the Ramapo River in Mahwah, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Muriyd Williams, 30, of East Orange, was discovered on the shoreline, the spokesperson said.

Detectives are still working to determine the cause of death, the spokesperson added.

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