Man's body found in Johnson County

The body of a man was discovered Wednesday in southeast Johnson County, and the Arkansas State Police and Johnson County sheriff's office are investigating.

A news release from the state police said the body was discovered near the Pope County line. No details about the man or the investigation of his death were released Thursday.

State police investigators will rely on a report from the state Crime Laboratory to provide confirmation of the man's identity and the manner and cause of his death, the release said.

State Desk on 06/24/2016

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