2022-07-29

APD Body of man found in ditch near Mesquite classified as an overdose

APD Cpl. Jeb Hilton said the cause of death is classified as an overdose.(Source: Gray News | Stock)

Published: Jul. 29, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police said a man who was found dead in a ditch early June died of an overdose.

On June 8, Amarillo Police Department found the body of 41-year-old Jeferey A Pennington near River Road and Mesquite.

APD Cpl. Jeb Hilton said the cause of death is classified as an overdose.

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