Frederick Police Investigating Body of Woodsboro Man Found in Monocacy River
On February 28, 2017 at approximately 10:33 a.m., members of the Frederick Police Department responded to a report of a body possibly floating in the Monocacy River near the bridge of Monocacy Boulevard. The first responding officers attempted to render aid to the individual and pulled him from the water. All attempts to revive the male were unsuccessful.
Being as it is the Monocacy River, Frederick Police Department Detectives consulted with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It was determined through the discussion that the Frederick Police Department will remain the lead investigation agency for this case.
The victim has been identified as 25 year old Matthew Thomas Delash, of Woodsboro Maryland. Delash had been reported missing through the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office on February 27, 2017. Mr. Delash attended Walkersville High School as a member of the Class of 2009. His social media accounts list his employer as Zebroski Motor Company, located between Walkersville and Woodsboro.
Delash has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy and to determine the cause and manner of death.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Frederick Police Department at 301-600-2102. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the department by phone 301-600-TIPS (8477), text at 240-674-TIPS (8477), or email fpdcrimetip@frederickmdpolice.org.
