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Body Found Under Garcon Point Bridge

Body Found Under Garcon Point Bridge

Key Questions

Where and when was the unidentified man's body found?

A fisherman discovered the unidentified man's body under Highway 98 at Garcon Point Bridge on March 30. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes unit and Medical Examiner are investigating.

What is the connection to the Pace homeless man arrest?

The case ties to the arrest of a homeless man in Pace, who lived with a decomposing body for weeks in a derelict house off Highway 90. The Santa Rosa Sheriff's Office links this to public safety concerns in the area.

What is the current status of related notices or investigations?

The investigation is ongoing and developing. A boil water notice for the area has been canceled.

UnID man under Hwy98 Garcon Pt Bridge 3/30 by fisherman; SRCSO Major Crimes/ME probe. Pace Hare decomp body arrest ties SR safety; boil water notice area canceled.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026