Sacramento Coroner Seeks Public Assistance Identifying Man Found in American River
The Sacramento County Coroner's Office is seeking public help to identify a man found dead in the American River near Arden-Arcade.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 17, 2026 —
The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has issued an appeal for public assistance in identifying a man whose body was discovered in the American River. The discovery was made in the vicinity of Arden-Arcade.
Officials are currently working to determine the identity of the deceased individual. The circumstances surrounding the death and the timeline leading up to the discovery are not yet publicly available. The location where the body was found, the American River near Arden-Arcade, is a popular recreational area.
At this time, specific details such as the man’s age, ethnicity, cause of death, or the date of the discovery have not been released by the Coroner’s Office. The office is urging anyone who may have information that could aid in identifying the individual to come forward.
Further information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses and the identification process continues. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has not provided a specific point of contact for tips, but typically such inquiries are handled through their main office line or a designated investigative unit. The public’s cooperation is considered vital in resolving this case.
Story summarized from the original created by Natalie Sierra on fox40.com, see more information here.
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