Name released for body found in Ohio River

March 19, 2020 | 1:15 pm

Updated March 19, 2020 | 1:28 pm

The individual whose body was found in the Ohio River has been identified as 42-year-old Chad Noffsinger of Owensboro.

According to a report from Owensboro Police Department, foul play is not suspected at this time. However, detectives are continuing to investigate.

On Jan. 15, Noffsinger was listed as a missing adult by OPD. At that time, he was last seen on Jan. 10.

OPD began investigating a death after a body was found in the Ohio River on Wednesday evening.

According to Wednesday’s release, officers from OPD, Owensboro Fire Department and AMR Emergency Medical Services responded to the Owensboro Riverport Authority, located at 1771 River Road, after employees observed what was believed to be a body in the Ohio River.

“Using an Owensboro Fire Department boat, officers and firefighters located and recovered a deceased adult in the river,” OPD said.

March 19, 2020 | 1:15 pm

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