Child endangerment charge filed against ocean county resident

Child Endangerment Charge Filed Against Ocean County Resident

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December 5, 2024

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Pedro Castillo Perez was taken into custody on Thursday on charges of endangering the welfare of a child, according to Ocean County inmate records.

Court filings indicate that Castillo Perez, who is listed as Hispanic with no formal education, faces one charge under New Jersey statute 2C:24-4A. This second-degree offense involves “endangering the welfare of a child through failure of duty.” His case, identified as W20240005361511, remains open with no projected release date yet provided.

Castillo Perez, who is married, was denied bail upon his commitment to custody on the same day the charge was filed. Inmate records show no aliases or detainers associated with his incarceration. He is awaiting a pre-trial hearing.

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