Man Found Dead At New London Sober House: PD

NEW LONDON, CT — Police said they are investigating after a man was found dead Tuesday at a sober house in New London. Both fire personnel and police responded to the Prest Street location after receiving a report of a possible overdose at approximately 10:52 a.m.

According to a release, emergency personnel located a man lying on the floor with no apparent vital signs. He was later pronounced dead by medics in consultation with an Lawrence + Memorial Hospital physician, police said.

The deceased male was identified as 30-year-old Zachary R. Ramsdell, whose last known address was in New London, according to police.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was notified and is assisting with the investigation, which police said remains active.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the New London Police Department's Detective Division at 860-447-1481. Anonymous information may be submitted via the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).

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