Crime & Safety

Body Found In Water Off Coast Of Warwick

Warwick police said the body was found in the Seminole Street area.

WARWICK, RI — A body was found in the water off the coast of Warwick Thursday morning, according to police.

Emergency officials were called to the Seminole Street area around 8:30 a.m., after the body was found. Police said they are working to identify the body and investigate the death.

Police told WPRI 12 the investigation is not related to Charlotte Lester. Lester, 44, has been missing since May 16.

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