YCSO arrests second suspect for the murder of Somerton man
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) has announced the arrest of a second suspect in the murder of Eric Cruz, a 29-year-old Somerton resident.
In a press release, the suspect, 34-year-old Fernando Malta of Somerton, was arrested on Tuesday and booked into the Yuma County Detention Center for the following charges:
- First-degree murder.
- Possession of a Weapon by Prohibited Person.
- Attempted Arson.
- Evidence Tampering.
- Abandonment/Concealment of a Dead Body.
Last week, Brittney Garcia, another Somerton resident, was arrested for Cruz's murder, which took place in the area of Avenue G and 21st Street on June 6, and was formally charged on June 14.
KYMA will keep you updated on this breaking news story.
