Crime & Safety

Body of Missing Swissvale Man Found in River

The man reportedly went missing March 7.

A body found Thursday near the bank of the Ohio River has been identified as a missing Swissvale man, according to the Post-Gazette.

James Broad, 61, was reported missing March 7. The cause and manner of his death are under investigation.

A railroad employee found the body near the 2700 block of West Carson Street in Esplen, according to the report.

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