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Body found in ditch in Iberville Parish identified, police say

ST. GABRIEL, La. (BRPROUD) – The St. Gabriel Police Department has identified a body after it was found in a ditch on Friday, Feb. 3.

According to St. Gabriel Police Chief Kevin Ambeau Sr., a request was made for the coroner’s office to come out to Highway 74 and Railroad Street. Ambeau said that a detective found the body of a male in a ditch. The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office was also at the scene.

The body has been identified as Ervin Labostrie, 31. St. Gabriel Police Department says foul play is not suspected but an autopsy will be conducted.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.