MERIDIAN TWP., Mich. (WNEM) – A man who was reported as missing and endangered Friday afternoon was found dead Friday night, according to Meridian Township Police. On Friday, Feb. 2 about 1:30 p.m., Meridian Township Police were notified that 24-year-old Elijah Peterson was missing and endangered. He was last seen in the area of Lake Lansing Park North, police said.