Man Arrested After Human Remains Found In NYC Wildlife Sanctuary

NEW YORK CITY — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the humans remains found inside Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge last week.

Rupchand Simboo, 75, was taken into custody Wednesday morning and has been charged with murder, obstructing governmental administration and tampering with physical evidence.

According to police, the remains found on March 5 were determined to have belonged to 34-year-old Salisha Ali, whose dismembered corpse was found in a garbage bag near JFK Airport back in September.

The human remains in Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge were found near Cross Bay Boulevard along a section of the refuge that connects Howard Beach and Broad Channel.

No additional details have been disclosed at this time.

Defense attorney information for the suspect was not readily available.