December 4, 2014
The vehicle owned by Melvin
Persenarie on the day he disappeared has been located. The car was spotted by
Gainesville Police Department and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Joint
Aviation Unit today at approximately 2 pm on an unimproved road south of SR 24,
just outside the Town of Bronson
Investigators have also been
given the preliminary autopsy findings by the 8th Circuit Medical
Examiners Office. Mr. Persenaire did succumb to death by natural causes. No
foul play is suspected.
This is a truly sorrowful event
for the family and our community. “Sarge” as he was known by friend and
co-workers will be missed. The LCSO wishes to express our condolences to the
family.
LCSO wishes to thank the
Gainesville Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, Florida
Wildlife Conservation Commission officers and the combined Aviation Unit for
all of their assistance in this investigation.
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