Honduran national jailed with ice detainer on domestic violence aggravated assault charge

Honduran National Jailed with ICE Detainer on Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault Charge

Toms River, NJ — A 30-year-old Honduran national remains jailed without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with aggravated assault tied to a domestic violence case, according to jail records.

Henry Mauricio Mendoza-Quintanilla, born April 6, 1996, was booked into the Ocean County Jail on Thursday, May 22, and is currently being held at the facility’s main section pending further court proceedings.

Jail records show Mendoza-Quintanilla faces a charge listed under New Jersey statute 2C:12-1B(12), identified as aggravated assault involving domestic violence. The offense is classified as a third-degree crime.

Immigration Detainer Filed Against Inmate

Records also show U.S. Immigration authorities lodged a detainer against Mendoza-Quintanilla, indicating Immigration and Customs Enforcement may seek custody if he is released from local detention.

The inmate profile identifies Mendoza-Quintanilla as a citizen of Honduras with no listed aliases. Jail information states he is single and currently remains under a “no bail” status.

Officials have not publicly released additional details about the alleged domestic violence incident, including where it occurred or whether injuries were reported.


Key Points

• Henry Mauricio Mendoza-Quintanilla remains jailed in Ocean County without bail
• Authorities charged him with aggravated assault connected to domestic violence
• Immigration officials filed a detainer seeking notification before release


He was committed to the jail on May 22.

Under New Jersey law, aggravated assault charges can involve allegations ranging from bodily injury to assault under specific domestic violence circumstances. Court records available through the jail system did not include further narrative details surrounding the accusation.

ICE Detainers Can Affect Release Process

An immigration detainer allows federal immigration authorities to request notification from local law enforcement agencies before an inmate is released from custody.