Crime & Safety

Cops: Man Found In Wading River Home Died Naturally

The Wading River man was found on Friday.

A man who was found deceased in his Wading River home died naturally, police said Tuesday.

According to Riverhead Police Detective Sgt. Loggia, while all the specifics are not yet available, the case was ruled "a natural death."

Police said the body of James Clinton, 81, was found at his home on Cliff Road West in Wading River at 9:43 a.m. on Friday.

An autopsy was performed to determine if the man died due to criminal or natural causes, police said.


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