NORWICH — The City of Norwich Police Department (NPD) has reported that the investigation into the homicide of Alisa Ann Martin, 44, of Norwich is still ongoing.

On Sunday, July 9 at approximately 6:30 p.m., the NPD responded to a welfare check at Martin's residence at 89 North Broad Street, after it was reported she had not been seen in several days. Officers had to force entry into the home, and discovered Martin deceased inside her apartment.

While NPD Chief Reuben Roach could not release the cause of death, he did confirm that the autopsy has ruled the incident a homicide, with signs of violence present at the scene.

"There were signs of violence at the scene. I can’t get into details as to what that was at this time. But there was some violence," he said.

The New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) assisted in processing the scene along with an NPD evidence technician.

Police cordoned off the area and maintained a constant presence. Officers were seen searching the entire property late into Sunday night, including the yard and driveway. Officers were still there the following morning.