Police investigate homicide
Published 10:07 pm Tuesday, March 1, 2016
A man found dead Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, in the 800 block of Old Dill Road, was a homicide victim, police said.
Authorities have identified him as Wayne Anthony Watford, 42, of the 1600 block of Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk spokeswoman Diana Klink stated. Police will not provide any information about how he died until the medical examiner’s office releases its findings, she added.
Police were called to the cemetery next to Cameron Chemicals Inc. around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday following reports that a man’s body had been found there, according to a press release from Klink’s office.
Late Tuesday afternoon, several officers and investigators remained at 824 Old Dill Road, a small, dilapidated house near the cemetery. Officers declined to comment, referring all questions to Klink.
Several people who live in the 1600 block of Nansemond Parkway said they didn’t know Watford.
Police are seeking input from the community, Klink said.
Anyone who has information is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or text the keyword SPDVATIP and the tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Tipsters never have to give their names or appear in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.