Siamel Alberto Perez biography: 11 things about Linden, New Jersey man

Siamel Alberto Perez is an American man from Linden, Union County, New Jersey, United States. He is also known as Siamel Perez Lantigua.

#Fugitive Siamel Alberto Perez, who was wanted for sex crimes involving a child in New Jersey, was captured in #Memphis, Tennessee following an investigation by the #USMS. pic.twitter.com/sCEbHg121q

— U.S. Marshals Service Memphis (@USMSMemphis) October 2, 2024

Who is Siamel Alberto Perez?

Perez owns Lantigua Contractor, LLC, which is based in Linden. Here are 11 more things about him:

1. Aside from Linden, he has lived in other parts of New Jersey including Elizabeth.
2. He previously lived in Danbury, Connecticut, USA.
3. He is 18 years younger than his sister Santa Lantigua.
4. In 1993, his sister Santa gave birth to Alfred Lantigua de la Cruz. The father is Jose Correa.
5. On February 20, 2014, he, Santa, Alfred and Correa were arrested in their residence in Elizabeth where they allegedly operated a heroin and cocaine mill. 
6. On December 16, 2014, he, Santa, Alfred and Correa were indicted on first-degree drug charges. 
7. In March 2018, he launched Lantigua Contractor, LLC in Linden.
8. On October 22, 2020, a case was filed against him and Dominick Giunta.
9. In October 2023, he turned 34.
10. On September 23, 2024, a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, third-degree sexual contact and two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
11. On October 1, 2024, the U.S. Marshals Service and the fugitive apprehension team of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested him outside the Sleep Inn Suites on Perkins Road in Memphis, Tennessee. He was booked into the Shelby County Jail in Memphis.