Burning Body Probe Shifts To Cranston

CRANSTON, RI — The state Attorney General's office confirmed Wednesday the Cranston police are now the lead agency investigating a suspicious death. A body was found on Prescott Street, Attleboro, Mass., around 3 a.m. Tuesday. The body was dumped and set on fire. It was discovered along a wooded section of road. The Attleboro chief said a patrol officer discovered the body when he investigated what appeared to be a brush fire.

Prescott Street is near I-95, police said. The Bristol County District Attorney's office and Massachusetts State Police were also part of the probe. But now, the Cranston police are in charge. According to WPRI-TV, police were at a house on Edgewood Street. Channel 10 is also reporting a suspect is in custody.

Patch has asked Cranston police for the details.

"The investigation is continuing," Major Todd Patalano said, "and we have made significant progress in the case and information will be provided to all media outlets shortly by Colonel Winquist."

Patch will update this story when information is available.