Terrance Patterson, 37, of Trenton, has been charged with murder and kidnapping in the death of 47-year-old Lisa Armstrong, also of Trenton.
Armstrong's body was found early last week by a surveying crew along a wooded area off Route 206.
Police believe she had been shot and killed at that location.
Patterson was identified as a suspect and arrested on Saturday, according to New Jersey State Police.
Police say the motive in this killing remains under investigation.
Patterson is being held on $1,000,000 bail.
