Connecticut State Police say they have identified the person that was found dead near the train tracks in Beacon Falls Friday.
The body of 64-year-old Richard Chernoiak of New Haven was discovered around 7 p.m. about a half mile away from the train station by two bystanders who were walking in the area.
State police said they initially responded to the scene for a reported medical call.
Metro-North officials said services at the Waterbury branch were held and experienced delays of up to 65 minutes.
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Train 1956 and 1991 were held due to police activity, but services resumed later that evening.
Investigators said Cherhoniak was reported missing to New Haven Police back on July 30.
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At this time, it appears Cherhoniak died as a result of a medical episode, though the office of the chief medical examiner is still working to determine an official cause and manner of death.
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