Newark, NJ — An Ecuadorian national remains jailed in Essex County after authorities charged him with aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon and multiple weapons offenses, according to inmate records released over the weekend.
Carlos P. Arce DeJesus, 51, was booked into the Essex County Correctional Facility on Saturday, May 23. Jail records show he faces charges including aggravated assault for allegedly attempting to cause bodily injury with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon.
The charges are tied to case number W20260008950706.
ICE Detainer Listed in Jail Records
Essex County inmate records show U.S. Immigration authorities lodged a detainer against Arce DeJesus under complaint number 233 160 187.
The detainer indicates federal immigration officials requested notification or possible custody action if Arce DeJesus becomes eligible for release from local detention.
Key Points
• Carlos P. Arce DeJesus was booked into Essex County Jail on May 23
• Charges include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and weapons possession offenses
• Jail records show an ICE detainer filed by U.S. Immigration authorities
Arce DeJesus is listed as a citizen and native of Ecuador and is currently housed in the jail’s C1 housing unit. Records show no bond amount or projected release date.
Authorities have not publicly released details about the alleged assault, including the type of weapon involved or whether injuries were reported.