Police: Body found in Piscataqua River is related to previous incident

NEWINGTON – New Hampshire State Police launched a death investigation Friday afternoon after a body was discovered in the Piscataqua River near Fox Point Road.

At approximately 4:50 p.m., the Newington Police Department alerted state police to the presence of a body in the river at Fox Point Road and Windswept Way.

Marine Patrol, Troop A and Newington Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and recovered the body of an adult male.

The body was sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for identification and to determine the cause and manner of death.

Preliminary findings indicate the death is not suspicious and does not pose a threat to the public.

Investigators believe the deceased is connected to an April 10 incident on the Interstate 95 flyover in Portsmouth.

The investigation is ongoing and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that may help the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Marine Patrol Sgt. Nicholas Haroutunian at (603) 227-2112.

Officials have not released any further details at this time.