Illegal migrant busted in ocean county held on ice detainer

Illegal Migrant Busted in Ocean County Held on ICE Detainer

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January 23, 2025
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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man has been detained in Ocean County without bail after being charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft, according to court and jail records.

Marco Antonio Rodriguez-Perez, 54, was booked into custody on Wednesday and faces charges under New Jersey statutes for burglary and theft by unlawful taking. Court documents indicate that the charges include three counts of burglary under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2A(1) and two counts of theft by unlawful taking under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3, involving both movable and immovable property.

Rodriguez-Perez is being held without bail on case number w20240000671530, which remains open. In addition to the criminal charges, he is subject to detainers filed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Wall Township Municipal Court.

Details surrounding the alleged offenses have not been disclosed. New Jersey law classifies these charges as fourth-degree crimes, which can result in significant penalties if convicted.

Rodriguez-Perez remains in custody as authorities proceed with the case.

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