UPDATED: Salisbury Police Find Missing Salisbury Man in Wicomico River on Wednesday

UPDATED –  10/04/24 – Salisbury Police are investigating the death of a man found in the north prong of the Wicomico River near Mill Street on Wednesday. Salisbury and Maryland State Police were called around 3:30 to recover the body of the man, identified as 42 year old Joseph Alexis of Salisbury, who had been reported missing on September 30^th. His body has been taken to the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. Police say foul play is not suspected at this time. Police ask anyone with information on this incident to contact Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

Additional information from Salisbury Police:

Detectives conducted an extensive investigation, utilizing multiple resources in an effort to locate Mr. Alexis after he was reported missing.  These efforts included interviews with known family members and associates, detailed searches of areas Alexis was known to frequent, as well as various mobile communication inquiries.  Throughout the investigation, the Salisbury Police Department worked closely with the Maryland State Police and Alexis’s family, who was notified once his identification was confirmed. 

The Salisbury Police Department would like to thank the Maryland State Police, Salisbury Fire Department and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for their assistance in this investigation.

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The Salisbury Police Department is seeking help from the public in locating 42-year-old Joseph Alexis, who was last seen within the 200 block of Lake Street on September 30th, at just after midnight. Alexis is described as being 6′ 1″ in height, 190 pounds, and was last seen wearing black shorts, a black t-shirt, and black shoes. Anyone with information should contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165.