Melbourne police identify deceased man found in river
MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Melbourne Police Department has identified the man who was found dead in a river Thursday.
The victim has been identified as Justin Peavler, a 40-year-old man from Melbourne, according to an update from police on Friday.
According to a press release, officers responded to the area of Horse Creek near US 1 regarding a person floating face down in the river.
Officers arrived on the scene and discovered the man was deceased.
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Police said there's no indication of foul play, but the investigation is ongoing.