Crime & Safety

Police ID Deceased South Orange Man Found Near Maplewood Library

The death of the 61-year-old South Orange resident is not considered suspicious, authorities say.

Maplewood police have released the identity of a 61-year-old South Orange man found deceased in the brook behind the Maplewood Public Library on Baker Street on Friday.

According to police, the body of Lawrence Mancuso was found around 8:17 a.m.

The Essex County Medical Examiner’s Office has stated that the death is not suspicious.

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A police investigation is ongoing, authorities stated.

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