Illegal migrant arrested for assault in ocean county

Illegal Migrant Arrested for Assault in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Andres Limon Varela, a 36-year-old man, was taken into custody in Ocean County on Friday and is being held without bail on charges of attempting to cause bodily injury, according to court records.

Varela was charged under New Jersey Statute 2C:12-1A(1), which involves knowingly or purposely attempting to cause bodily harm to another person. Authorities have classified the charge as a fourth-degree offense.

According to court documents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also issued an immigration detainer. The detainer, noted under complaint number 397230484, requests that Varela be held for federal immigration authorities.

Varela is currently being held in Ocean County without bail under a “no bail” bond status, pending further legal proceedings. His commitment date was listed as December 6, 2024, with no projected release date at this time.

Court filings did not include details about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault or additional information about Varela’s immigration status.

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