Crime & Safety

Missing East Providence Man Found Dead Under Bridge

The man was reported missing on Thursday morning.

East Providence police found the body of a missing 55-year-old man below the Washington Bridge at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday, June 22.

Search parties and the city's harbormaster began efforts to find the man after his family reported him missing Thursday morning, according to Det. Kevin Feeney. 

There does not seem to be any foul play, according to reports. Police have refrained from releasing his identity.

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