Juan F. Florez-Castano, a 5’7” Ocean County man with short brown hair and an olive complexion, was booked into custody on July 18, 2025, facing a trio of serious drug-related charges.
The 190-pound, married man is now being held without bail following a high-level narcotics arrest involving a large quantity of marijuana and alleged operation of a controlled substance production facility. Authorities say Florez-Castano was caught with between five and twenty-five pounds of marijuana — enough to make this far more than just a personal-use case.
The charges don’t stop there. Along with possession with intent to distribute, Florez-Castano is also facing accusations of operating a drug production facility — a first-degree offense under New Jersey law — and using drug paraphernalia.
These three charges are tied to a single case number, and each one could carry significant prison time if convicted.
For now, Florez-Castano has not been given a release date, and his no-bail status suggests the court considers him a flight risk or a potential danger to the community.
Florez-Castano, identified as Hispanic and noted as having graduated high school, has no listed aliases or detainers, and his bond status remains open at zero dollars.
As of Friday afternoon, he remains behind bars in Ocean County, awaiting further court proceedings. While his legal journey is just beginning, it’s clear the charges he faces could keep him locked up for the foreseeable future.
