NJ Attempted Murder Suspect Charged In Beverly As Fugitive: Police

BEVERLY, MA — A New Jersey man wanted on an outstanding warrant for attempted murder was arrested and charged with being a fugitive from justice in Beverly, according to Police Chief John LeLacheur.

LeLacheur said Andrew Arias-Peguero, 54, of Fort Lee, NJ, was reported in the area on Tuesday at about 6 p.m. Fort Lee police said that Arias-Peguero was wanted for stabbing and threatening to kill someone, and that he was believed to be in the area of North Beverly.

Beverly police found the suspect and his vehicle in the area a short time later. LeLacheur said he ws taken into custody on four warrants out of Lynn District Court.

He was arraigned Wednesday in Salem District Court. Fort Lee Police were notified of his arrest.

"I'm proud of our officer's quick and effective response when we were asked for help by a fellow law enforcement agency," said Chief LeLacheur. "Acting on information from Fort Lee Police, we were able to take a dangerous individual off of our streets."