BUCYRUS — An unidentified body was found Tuesday afternoon at a Crawford County landfill, according to a press release from Rumpke, which manages the site.
The body was discovered at around 4:45 p.m. No one was available for comment at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office at 7 p.m.
“This is a sad and tragic day,” said Randy Broadright, Rumpke safety manager. “Our thoughts and prayers are with anyone touched by this tragedy. We appreciate the dedication and commitment of all law enforcement involved in the search.”
The press release stated that earlier on Tuesday, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office contacted Rumpke requesting to search the Crawford County Landfill. Rumpke immediately granted access and pledged its assistance.
Other agencies involved included the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office, Mount Gilead Police Department, Galion Police Department and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
More details will be published on this story as they become available.
