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Body found in Meriden identified

Police said the man was found in the area of Columbus Ave.

MERIDEN, Conn. — A body found in the Harbor Brook River in Meriden on Monday morning has been identified.

Police said Tuesday as Joseph Stedman, 40, of Meriden.

Police said Stedman was found in the area of Columbus Avenue. 

A construction crew found him around 7 a.m. when they started work, according to police.

Police said there were no obvious signs of foul play and that Stedman had a history of medical issues.

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