Jackson County Sheriff's Department Investigating the Death of a Tomah Man

Monday, April 10th, 2023 -- 1:00 PM

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the death of a Tomah man.

According to the Department, on Wednesday, April 5th, around 3:19pm, they received a report of a possible dead person lying alongside a rural road in the Town of Alma, just outside the village limits of Merrillan. When law enforcement discovered the individual, they determined he was dead.

The man was identified as Mitchell Norman Link II of Tomah. The cause of death was not readily apparent. The Jackson County Medical Examiner is assisting with the investigation and a forensic autopsy will be completed. The Sheriff’s Department believes this is an isolated incident and there’s no further danger to the public.

According to the release, if anyone has information regarding the circumstances surrounding Link’s death or his whereabouts on April 5, prior to being found, you are asked to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 715-284-5373. Information can also be provided through Jackson County Crime Stoppers at P3tips.com or 1-800-228-3203.

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