SALINE COUNTY —Just after 9 am Friday, a bicyclist was riding on the flood control levee located in the area of Crawford and Centennial in Salina. The bicyclist observed what they believed to be a person lying in the grassy area south and west of this intersection.

The Salina Police Department responded and located a deceased male. The subject has since been identified as Allegro Edwards Jr., a 32-year-old male from Salina. The next of kin have been notified.

At this time, the cause of death is unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.

We are asking the public for any information they may have regarding this individual.

The public is encouraged to contact the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210 or Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS(8477) or text SATIPS to CRIMES (274637).

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Salina Post

SALINE COUNTY —Crime scene investigators and other Salina Police Department personnel are working on and along the flood control dike near the intersection of Crawford Street and Centennial Road after a body was found there.

Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said that police personnel were dispatched to the location at 9:19 a.m. Friday. He said no other information would be released at this time because the investigation is in the preliminary stages.

Check the post for additional details as they become available.