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Death investigation in Northumberland County

Police have been investigating the scene since 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. — A death investigation is underway in Northumberland County.

According to a search warrant, officers went to the home on West Holly Street near Shamokin Sunday for a welfare check.

When police got to the house, they found Sarah Jones dead in an upstairs bedroom.

Jones' body was covered with blankets, and there was blood splattered on the walls and ceiling.

Cops also found a baseball bat in the room.

Jones's son, Christopher Depka, 39, was also inside the house.

When police got there, Depka was pulling something off the floor. He told officers he was going to rip up the floor and replace it. Police found a syringe on the floor and arrested Depka on drug charges.

Depka was not able to post bail and is at the Northumberland County jail.

According to Coal Township police, Sarah Jones' death is considered suspicious, and Depka is being questioned.

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