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ICE Detainer Lodged on Man Arrested for Driving Illegally in Ocean County

Ice detainer lodged on man arrested for driving illegally in ocean county

A Honduran national is being held at the Ocean County Jail following his arrest on multiple criminal charges, according to inmate records.

Luis Alberto Morrataya-Mejia, 35, was booked into the Ocean County Jail on May 25, 2026. Jail records list his current location as the main facility in Ocean County.

Authorities allege Morrataya-Mejia faces charges including resisting arrest by flight, obstruction of the administration of law, and assault-related offenses.

Court and jail records show the charges include:

  • Resisting arrest by flight
  • Obstruction of administration of law
  • Attempting to cause bodily injury to another
  • Driving without a driver’s license

Records also show an immigration detainer issued by U.S. Immigration authorities.

One case connected to the arrest is listed as “no bail,” while another case includes a $2,500 cash bond status, according to inmate records.

Additional details about the circumstances leading to the arrest were not immediately available.

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