Crime & Safety
East Haven Man's Death Under Investigation
Michael Benway, Jr. was found dead at a campsite in Michigan on Friday during the Electric Forest Festival.
Michigan State Police are investigating what led to the death of an East Haven man during a large outdoor music festival there last week.
, 37, was attending the Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, Mich. when he was found dead at a campsite there on Friday, according to a report on Michigan Live.
The live music festival takes place from June 28 to July 1.
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It is unknown at this time what led to Benway's death. Police, however, reportedly do not believe that foul play was involved.
In addition to Benway's death, the Ludington Daily News reported state police also made several arrests for drugs, assault and thefts.
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No other deaths were reported at this year's festival.
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