Man jailed on assault charges in ocean county

Man Jailed on Assault Charges in Ocean County

by
February 5, 2025

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A man was taken into custody in Ocean County on Tuesday on an assault charge, according to jail records.

Jose Enrique DeJesus, 30, was booked into the Ocean County Jail and is facing a charge of attempted or knowing bodily injury to another person, classified as a fourth-degree crime under New Jersey law.

His commitment date is listed as February 4, with no projected release date available.

DeJesus, who is identified as Hispanic, has a recorded height of 5 feet 5 inches and weighs 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is single and has some high school education, according to inmate records.

Court documents indicate DeJesus is being held without bail, and his bond type is listed as “no bail” with an open status. There is no detainer information associated with his case.

The circumstances surrounding the alleged offense remain unclear, and further details about court proceedings have not been released.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital news organization covering New Jersey, national politics, public policy, public safety, and community affairs. With years of experience reporting on local government, elections, law enforcement, and issues impacting residents throughout New Jersey, Stilton has built a reputation for delivering timely news, in-depth reporting, and accountability journalism.

As the founder of Shore News Network, Stilton oversees editorial operations, investigative reporting, and breaking news coverage while working closely with journalists, public officials, and community leaders. His reporting has covered municipal government, state politics, federal policy, public records investigations, emergency management, and major news events affecting local communities.

Stilton is committed to factual reporting, source verification, transparency, and providing readers with accessible, accurate information that helps them better understand the issues shaping their communities. Through Shore News Network, he continues to focus on delivering trusted news coverage and original reporting to audiences across New Jersey and beyond.

For story tips, corrections, or media inquiries, readers can contact Shore News Network through its official website and social media channels.