Crime & Safety

Police Await Autopsy Results for Body Found in Finksburg Tuesday

The body of Justin Ogle of Elkridge was found by a jogger Tuesday morning.

Police investigators are waiting for autopsy results to determine the cause of death of a man who was found on the side of the road in Finksburg Tuesday. 

Just after 7 a.m. Tuesday, in Finksburg. Police later identified the man as 20-year-old Justin Ogle of Elkridge. 

According to State Police representative Greg Shipley, Ogle was hanging out with friends in the Westminster area Monday night. Shipley said police homicide investigators interviewed the friends, who they believe to be the last people who saw Ogle alive.

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Justin Ogle's Facebook page says he is from Westminster. State police said at the time of his death, he was an Elkridge resident. Ogle's Facebook page says he graduated from Long Reach High School in 2010.

"We are awaiting autopsy results to provide us with the manner of death, to get a confirmation of what may have happened," Shipley said. 

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Upon receiving that information, Shipley said police would consult with the State's Attorney to discuss charges if that is relevant. 

Nothing is being ruled out at this time, Shipley said. Police are continuing to investigate. 


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