Body found in lake identified

Associated Press

CHIPPEWA LAKE, Ohio

A man’s body found in a northeast Ohio lake has been identified as a township trustee missing since last year.

The Medina County sheriff confirmed Wednesday that Byron Macron’s body was found Tuesday in Chippewa Lake. The Cuyahoga County medical examiner identified the 45-year-old Lafayette Township trustee.

A kayaker discovered Macron’s body in the lake about 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Officials said Macron was last seen leaving his Medina home Dec. 16. Authorities later found his township office in shambles and discovered his SUV parked about three miles away in a lot near Chippewa Lake.

Investigators said they found blood inside the vehicle and in Macron’s office.