NORTH BERGEN MAN CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER FOR 2021 STABBING DEATH

     “Augusto Perez Was Convicted Yesterday For The 2021 Maywood, New Jersey Stabbing Death Of Omar Cruz.”

Friday, April 5, 2024, 6:15 P.M. ET. By Art Fletcher: Englebrook Independent News,

MAYWOOD, NJ.- Today, following a Six Week Trial, a Jury sitting in Bergen County, New Jersey has Returned Guilty Verdicts against Augusto Perez, 73, of North Bergen, New Jersey on The Charges of Aggravated Manslaughter and Hindering Apprehension for The 2021 Stabbing Death of Omar Cruz in Maywood, New Jersey.

     According to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, on February 16, 2021, Mr. Perez Stabbed Mr. Cruz to Death behind The Ulta Beauty Store located in The Bergen Town Center Mall in Maywood, New Jersey. 

     An Investigation by Detectives of The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and The Maywood Police Department led to Mr. Perez being Identified as The Suspect and the Individual responsible for The Stabbing Death of Mr. Cruz. The following day, on February 17, 2021, Perez was Apprehended at his North Bergen Home.

     Sentencing in The Matter has been Scheduled for May 30, 2024, in Bergen County Superior Court. Before The Honorable Susan J. Steele, Judge of The Superior Court, at which time Mr. Perez Faces an Extended Term of Life in New Jersey State Prison.