The Platteville Police Department has identified the man whose body was found in a wooded area of town earlier this week.
Police say the man is identified as 43-year old Darren Eastlick who most recently resided in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Eastlick’s body was located on Monday by two people as they were walking near a trail. The cause of death for Eastlick and the circumstances of why he was in the area where his body was found are unknown at this time.
Eastlick’s last contact with Platteville Police Officers was on the evening of Friday, August 16th when he fled on foot and got away from a traffic stop in Platteville. Authorities say Eastlick had a valid Department of Corrections warrant for his arrest.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the Platteville Police Department.
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