Mary Alice Reporting – A 32-year-old has been identified as the victim in a continuing homicide investigation.

On May 10th the Stark County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call indicating the discovery of a body on the side of a roadway near 12th Street NE, in East Canton.

Just before 9 pm, law enforcement went to Hardington Avenue NE, in Canton Township, and found the deceased male.

A release identified the victim as Joseph Pomeroy, 32, of Plain Township.

The investigation is still ongoing but officials indicated foul play is suspected with details still limited.

Anyone with information related to this homicide is asked to contact the Stark County Sheriff’s Office at 330-430-3880 or by sending a tip to the anonymous tip line at 330-451-3937.

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