Body found in Fort Nonsense

Published on May 01, 2017

A 52-year-old man was found dead Tuesday night in Morristown National Historical Park.

Park Rangers were notified of a possible deceased male in the Fort Nonsense area of the park in Morris Township. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, including the Morris County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit, Morris Township Police, Morristown Police, the Morris County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Section and the Morris County Medical Examiner's Office.

The Cause and Manner of death are pending determination by the Medical Examiner, but this appears to be an isolated incident. There is no threat to the community.

For more information, contact Public Information Officer Fred Snowflack at (973) 829-8159 or pressinquiry@co.morris.nj.us