Sheriffs Office Foul Play Not Suspected in Schoharie Death, Victim Identified

Mark Trendell (35) of Sloansville, was found deceased in his vehicle on Orchard Street in the Village of Schoharie at about 11:40 am on Sunday February 9, 2014. 

The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from Schoharie Village Police, continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. At this time the investigation has revealed that, Mr. Trendell, had spent the evening in his vehicle in the driveway of an acquaintance, with their permission. The last contact was about 7:30 Saturday evening. At about 11:40 the acquaintance went to check on Mr. Trendell, who’s vehicle was still running in the driveway, and found Mr. Trendell unresponsive. The resident called 911. Responding police and Scho-Wright EMS determined that Mr. Trendell had passed. 

Foul play is not suspected, and any cause will not be determined until an autopsy is completed at a later time.