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JASON A. CLAGG
Deputies: Body Found In Ohio River Is Huntington Man Last Seen In November

Reported by: Send eMail Jessica Reed
Web Producer: Jessica Reed, Bethany Simmons
Also Contributing: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Jan. 30, 2012 4:54 PM EST
Updated: Feb. 2, 2012 11:56 AM EST


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Scioto , Ohio

We know now the identity of the body found in the Ohio river earlier this week.

Scioto County Sheriff Marty W. Donini says the body of 25-year old Jason A. Clagg of Huntington, West Virginia was found near Buena Vista.

Clagg was last seen on November 18th, 2011 in Lawrence County when he jumped into the Ohio river after running from law enforcement. Scioto Deputies say his identity has been confirmed through dental records.

If you have any information concerning Jason Clagg, call the Scioto County Sheriff's Office at 740-351-1093.

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Deputies say a body has washed up on the shore line in Buena Vista in the Nile Township area just after 2:00 p.m. Monday.
The unidentified body has been sent to Montgomery County for an autopsy and for identification.
Anyone with any information concerning any missing person should contact Detective Denver Triggs at the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office 740–351-1093.
All calls will remain anonymous.



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