Police/Fire

Police identify man found dead near Whitney field

WESTFIELD- Westfield police have identified the man who was found deceased near the area of Whitney playground Tuesday morning.

Darrell Richmond, 60, was found dead in a wooded area near Whitney Field. Police are still investigating the cause of death. Police officials have said that they do not believe there was foul play. Richmond’s family has been notified of his death.

To reach the scene, police had to use the department’s MULE, which is a vehicle used to get to off road locations unreachable by normal police vehicles.

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