Crime

Roommate arrested, another at large in Md. man's slaying

/ CBS/AP

LAUREL, Md.--Maryland police have charged two men with slaying their roommate, whose dismembered body was found in two bags in an apartment complex.

Jacinto Perez, 28. CBS affiliate WUSA

The body of 28-year-old Jacinto Perez was found Sunday morning at the Arden Pointe Apartments in Laurel. Police said Thursday that 32-year-old Santos Leonel Mejia-Yanes has been arrested and charged with first- and second-degree murder in Perez's death. He is being held without bond.

Officers also obtained a warrant for another of Perez's roommates, 34-year-old Bayron Cruz-Vargar.

CBS affiliate WUSA reports Cruz-Vargar is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault and other charges. He remains at large.

Authorities said Perez was killed after the three men got into an argument at the apartment.

First published on August 29, 2014 / 11:45 AM EDT

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