Ocean county man facing assault, weapon, and child endangerment charges

Toms River, NJ – A man identified as Luis Hernan Chacon was taken into custody Saturday following multiple violent offense charges involving weapons and child endangerment, according to Ocean County jail records.

The 33-year-old remains held without bail.

Records show Chacon faces five felony counts, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, threats to kill, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Key Points

Luis Hernan Chacon booked in Ocean County Jail on November 8
Charged with aggravated assault, unlawful weapons possession, and child endangerment
Held without bail with two open case files

Multiple cases filed under separate docket numbers

According to inmate records, Chacon faces two open cases. The first includes charges of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose under statute 2C:39-4D and unlawful possession of a weapon under 2C:39-5D. The second case lists more severe allegations: making terroristic threats to kill, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing bodily injury, and endangering the welfare of a child.

No bail and no aliases listed

Court data shows Chacon is being held under a no-bail order, with both cases open as of his November 8 booking. Jail officials list no aliases or detainers. The record does not include a projected release date, and the case remains under review by county prosecutors.

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