SALISBURY POLICE INVESTIGATING THE DEATH OF A JUVENILE FOUND IN WICOMICO RIVER

Salisbury, MD - Detectives are investigating the death of a juvenile female found deceased in the North Prong of the Wicomico River near the 300 block of West Isabella Street on Saturday.

On July 27, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Salisbury Police Department was notified by local fishermen of a deceased subject in the Wicomico River. Officers responded to the area of the North Prong of the river, near the 300 block of West Isabella Street, and located a deceased female.

Further investigation revealed that the decedent was located in the river just south of West Isabella Street shortly before 1:30 P.M. Detectives are still working to determine how the female came to be in the water. At this time, there are no outward signs of trauma that would indicate the cause of death.

The female was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. There is no foul play suspected.

The Salisbury Police Department would like to thank the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, the Salisbury Fire Department, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for their assistance in this investigation.

Detectives are requesting that anyone having any information that may assist in this investigation contact the Salisbury Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (410) 548-3165. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Solvers at (410) 548-1776.