The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating after human remains were discovered Monday afternoon in the Cotile community.

According to the sheriff’s office, dispatchers were notified on June 29 at approximately 4:15 p.m. that a body had been found near a gravel pit off St. Clair Road near Kendall Lane.

Deputies responded to the location and discovered the remains of a deceased white male.

Sheriff’s detectives and members of the Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene and begin an investigation. Once investigators complete their work, the remains will be turned over to the Rapides Parish Coroner’s Office.

Authorities said the investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.