TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man was taken into custody over the weekend in Ocean County after being charged with driving under the influence and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, according to jail records.
Authorities identified the suspect as Miguel Ruiz-Reyes, 34, who was booked into the Ocean County Jail on February. Ruiz-Reyes was charged with drunk or drugged driving (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50) and driving without a license (39:3-10B).
Records show that Ruiz-Reyes, who is listed as Hispanic, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, with black shoulder-length hair and brown eyes, is being held without bail. A detainer has been issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), indicating that federal immigration authorities have taken an interest in the case and may assume custody once local proceedings conclude.
Charges and detention status
The Ocean County Department of Corrections listed both motor vehicle violations as disorderly person-level offenses under state law. Ruiz-Reyes remains held pending further court action, and no projected release date has been set.
Key takeaways
• Miguel Ruiz-Reyes was arrested in Ocean County on February 7, 2026, for DUI and driving without a license.
• He is being held without bail and has an ICE detainer lodged against him.
• The case remains open pending court review.
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Officials have not released additional details about the arrest or whether the incident involved a traffic collision or injury.
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