Cristian custodio-aquino arrested in deadly stabbing of new jersey veterinarian

CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Oregon man in connection with the fatal stabbing of a veterinarian in Cherry Hill, officials announced.

Cristian Custodio-Aquino, of Portland, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Dr. Michael Anthony, 45, of Cherry Hill.

On Dec. 10, officers responded to the 100 block of Sharrowvalle Road, where they found Anthony unconscious with multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following an investigation by the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and Cherry Hill police, Custodio-Aquino was identified as the suspect.

He was charged on Feb. 7 and arrested four days later in Fresno, Calif., by the U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Southwest Regional Fugitive Task Force. He is currently being held at the Fresno County Jail, awaiting extradition to New Jersey.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office or Cherry Hill police.

Custodio-Aquino remains in custody as officials work to return him to New Jersey to face prosecution. New Jersey police are barred by a directive by the Attorney General from releasing immigration status during criminal arrests.

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