ELYRIA, Ohio – The body of a missing teenager, who fell into the Black River on Thursday, was discovered Saturday afternoon.
Elyria Police Captain Gerald Lantz confirmed to Fox 8 News that the body of 16-year-old Vincent Pabon had been discovered.
Pabon’s body was discovered and recovered around 3 p.m. on Saturday as part of ongoing search efforts, according to a police department press release.
“Our hearts are with Vincent’s family during this unimaginably difficult time,” said Elyria Police Department Captain Bill Lantz. “We extend our deepest condolences and will continue to support them as the investigation continues.”
According to police, Pabon fell into the river early Thursday morning and did not resurface.
Pabon was last seen near East Falls Riverwalk on the Black River, accompanied by a 24-year-old man, according to a police news release issued Thursday.
According to police, the two had spent the night in the area drinking and talking. Police were informed that Pabon fell into the water at some point.
The 24-year-old man told investigators that he tried to help Pabon but also fell into the water. The man made it out of the water, but he claimed he could no longer hear or see Pabon.
Pabon was reported missing to police shortly before 8 a.m., according to the report.
On Thursday, Aug. 7, Elyria firefighters and a Lorain County dive team spent hours searching near the falls behind the city police department, according to a previous news release. After investigating the circumstances surrounding Pabon’s disappearance, police charged his companion, 24-year-old Jacob Rosado, with a felony count of tampering with evidence.
Rosado was also charged with a misdemeanor count of contributing to the unruliness of a minor after allegedly providing the teen with alcohol.
Authorities said they may consider additional charges as the investigation progresses. Rosado made his first court appearance Friday morning in Elyria Municipal Court, where he was given a $100,000 bond. He is due back in court on Thursday, August 14.
