Coroner waiting on toxicology report in Chester man's death

<span>Local and county law enforcement are investigating a death in the 1400 block of Riechman Street in Chester that was discovered early Friday morning.</span>

<span>According to Randolph County Coroner Randy Dudenbostel, 27-year-old Joseph M. Jackson was found deceased by his brother at 1407 Riechman St. Jackson was pronounced dead at 5:34 a.m.</span>

<span>"We're waiting on toxicology and things like that," Dudenbostel said. "It appears to be a suspicious death."</span>

<span>Dudenbostel said the incident is under investigation by the Chester Police Department, Randolph County Sheriff's Office and the coroner's office.</span>

<span>"We're looking into what led to his death," said Chester Police Chief Ryan Coffey on Friday. "We should have some information soon."</span>

<span>On Monday, the CPD released a statement that said the investigation is ongoing and "little additional information can be released at this time."</span>

<span>In the statement, Coffey offered additional clarification on the term "suspicious."</span>

<span>"Some clarification regarding the 'suspicious' circumstances include whether illegal drugs or some other compound played a role in Mr. Jackson's death," Coffey said. "These circumstances cannot be determined definitively until the coroner's toxicology report is complete.</span>

<span>"At that time, a more thorough and detailed media release can be given."</span>

<span>On Thursday, Dudenbostel told the Herald Tribune that toxicology results could take between six and eight weeks to arrive.</span>