Fugitive with nine arrest warrants in four states captured after shoplifting in ocean county

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man with outstanding arrest warrants in at least four states was taken into custody in Ocean County, authorities confirmed.

Marcus Issiac Ramirez, 50, was booked into the Ocean County Jail on March 19, 2025, on charges of criminal mischief and shoplifting. However, records reveal he has active warrants in multiple jurisdictions across New Jersey, as well as in Alabama, New York, and Florida.

Key Points

Marcus Issiac Ramirez was arrested in Ocean County but has warrants in multiple states.
His charges include shoplifting and criminal mischief, and he is being held without bail.
Authorities are working with other jurisdictions to determine next steps.

Ramirez, described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 190 pounds with short gray hair and brown eyes, has detainers from municipal courts in Hackensack, North Bergen, Woodland, Millburn, and Clark. Additionally, warrants were issued by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama law enforcement, the New York City police system, and authorities in Florida.

His latest arrest stems from an incident which includes charges of shoplifting and property damage. He is currently being held without bail.

Officials have not disclosed whether Ramirez will face extradition to other states or if additional charges will be filed.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are coordinating with multiple agencies regarding his outstanding legal matters.

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