Crime & Safety

Man Drowns off Dyer Avenue

The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Ryan Strumar of Cranston.

Cranston Police are investigating a drowning off Dyer Avenue near the Pocosset River.

Police said the drowning was reported at about 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

Police found a the body of a 38-year-old man in a stream behind a used car lot.

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The victim has been identified as Ryan Strumar of Cranston.

Police said he was with a woman at the time of the incident but foul play did not appear to be involved.

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The drowning occurred behind 441 Dyer Avenue.

An autopsy will be performed, police said.


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