Ocean county man arrested for criminal sexual contact

Ocean County man arrested for criminal sexual contact

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October 24, 2025
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TOMS RIVER, NJ – An Ocean County man was booked into custody Thursday on several felony and misdemeanor charges, including criminal sexual contact, criminal coercion, and criminal restraint, according to county inmate records.

Authorities identified the suspect as Eduardo Munozgarcia, who was committed to the Ocean County Jail on October 23.

Court records show he is being held without bail as his case remains open.

Key Points

  • Eduardo Munozgarcia booked into Ocean County Jail on October 23
  • Facing charges including criminal sexual contact, coercion, and restraint
  • Held without bail pending court proceedings

Multiple charges filed under state criminal code

According to official jail data, Munozgarcia faces charges under New Jersey statutes 2C:14-3B (criminal sexual contact), 2C:13-5A(7) (criminal coercion involving harm to reputation), 2C:12-1A(1) (attempted bodily injury), and 2C:13-2A (criminal restraint creating risk of serious bodily injury).

Each offense carries separate penalties under state law, with the restraint charge classified as a second-degree crime. Details of the alleged incident leading to his arrest have not been publicly released.

Officials have not yet provided further information regarding the circumstances of the charges.

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