Body Found at Cascade Motel in East Ridge

EAST RIGDE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The East Ridge Police Department was called to investigate a body found at the Cascade Motel in East Ridge.

East Ridge Police say it was an apparent accidental overdose.

The Criminal Investigation Division has been called to the scene.

No word yet on how long the body has been there.

Police are working to identify the person and notify their next of kin before the identify can be released.

News 12 is on scene working to learn more.

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— Amber Worthy (@AWorthyNews) March 31, 2018