Crime & Safety
Suspect Wanted In Milford Death Arrested In NJ
The man was wanted in connection to a fatal stabbing Sunday in Milford.
MILFORD, MA — The man wanted in connection with the stabbing death of a Milford man has been arrested in New Jersey, state police there said Tuesday afternoon. Jusselo Dias Dos Reis, 44, of Brazil was wanted for allegedly stabbing a 42-year-old man in Milford on Sunday.
Massachusetts State Police alerted New Jersey State Police that Dias Dos Reis was possibly in the state. An investigation revealed he was staying at a Newark residence on Vincent Street. Police arrested him without incident on Monday.
Dias Dos Reis is awaiting extradition to Massachusetts.
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A warrant had been issued for his arrest for aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.
The Department of Homeland Security informed law enforcement that Dos Reis is believed to have illegally entered the United States “without inspection."
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