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No foul play in death of Belleville man found near park, police say

Police investigate a death in the 900 block of North Illinois St. Crime scene tape blocks of portion of a recreational trail near Richland Creek.
Police investigate a death in the 900 block of North Illinois St. Crime scene tape blocks of portion of a recreational trail near Richland Creek. Madison Lammert

Belleville Police say foul play is not likely involved in the death of a 35-year-old man, whose body was found near a bicycle and walking trail Thursday morning.

St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified the man as Randall E. Tomizoli of Church Street in Belleville. The cause of death has not yet been determined. Toxicology tests are pending, Dye said.

Master Sgt. Dan Collins said police responded to a report of a deceased subject in the 900 block of North Illinois St. at around 11:30 a.m. Investigators conducted interviews and determined there were not any signs of foul play, he said.

Yellow police tape blocked off a small grassy area near the sidewalk just south of an overpass above the Richland Creek Greenway Trail and adjoining park until about 1:30 p.m. Tape also blocked off a portion of the trail.

Tomizoli was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:25 a.m., Dye said.

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