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Ocean County man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Brick Township man is being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on several weapons-related offenses.

Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado, 38, was booked into the Ocean County Correctional Facility on Monday and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and possession of prohibited ammunition, according to jail records.

Ocean county man held on multiple weapons charges after weekend arrest
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Key Points

  • Erasmo Argueta-Alvarado is charged with multiple firearm-related offenses, including unlawful possession and use for unlawful purpose.
  • The charges include possession of “dum-dum” bullets, which are prohibited under New Jersey law.
  • He is being held without bail pending further court proceedings in Ocean County.

Multiple firearm offenses listed

Records indicate Argueta-Alvarado faces four separate charges: risk of injury or damage (2C:17-2C), possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose (2C:39-4A), unlawful possession of a rifle without proper identification (2C:39-5C(1)), and possession of dum-dum bullets (2C:39-3F(1)).

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