Man Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Newark Resident: Prosecutor

Newark NJ

01 December, 2020

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NEWARK, NJ — A man has been accused of killing and dismembering a 49-year-old Newark resident, authorities announced Tuesday. Angel Velez, 56, of Newark was arrested and charged with the slaying of Salustino Santiago, 49, of Newark, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim's dismembered body was found on the 100-block of Chancellor Avenue in Newark on Nov. 20, authorities said. Velez has been charged with murder and desecration of human remains, prosecutors said. He is being held at the Essex County Correctional Facility. An investigation is ongoing, prosecutors said Tuesday. Anyone with information can contact the Essex County Prosecutor's Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force tips line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. Keep updated with local public safety alerts at the Patch Newark Facebook page. Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected]