Crime & Safety

Report: Body Found In River In Woodbridge Area Identified As Hunterdon County Man

The body found in the Raritan River has been identified as a High Bridge man who has been missing since April, a published report said.

The body found in the Raritan River Saturday in the Woodbridge area has been identified as a High Bridge man who has been missing since April, according to NJ.com.

State police told NJ.com that Michael Beadle, 52, was reported missing when his van was found on the shoulder of the Discroll Bridge, with its engine running.

Authorities searched the river that day, because they believed he had jumped off the bridge, but his body was not found until Saturday, according to NJ.com.

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