Guatemala National Held in Passaic County Jail on Assault and Resisting Arrest Charges Passaic County Inmate Facing Strangulation and Assault Charges
A Guatemala national is being held without bail in the Passaic County Jail after being booked on several criminal charges, including aggravated assault and resisting arrest, according to inmate records.
Josue Gutierrez, 31, was committed to the Passaic County Jail on May 25, 2026. Jail records show he is currently housed in the main facility’s Central housing section.
Authorities allege Gutierrez faces multiple charges tied to separate cases filed between May 24 and May 25.
The listed charges include:
- Resisting arrest/eluding to prevent an officer from effecting an arrest
- Aggravated assault by strangulation
- Aggravated assault on a paid or volunteer firefighter
Records show all listed cases carry a “no bail set/bail revoked” status.
Additional details about the incidents leading to the charges were not immediately available from jail records.
Gutierrez is identified in records as a citizen of Guatemala. No immigration detainer information was listed at the time of publication.