TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 35-year-old man remains jailed without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with animal cruelty along with several driving-related offenses, according to county booking records.
Jail records identify the defendant as Imsiwan Nmn Vaughn, who was taken into custody on April 17, 2026, and is currently being held at the Ocean County Jail.
Charges include animal cruelty and driving violations
According to inmate records, Vaughn faces a charge of animal cruelty under New Jersey statute 4:22-17, a disorderly persons offense. He is also charged with multiple motor vehicle violations, including operating an unregistered vehicle, driving while on the revoked list, and driving without a valid license.
The charges stem from the same case listed under booking number 15-238603, though records do not include details about the circumstances leading to the arrest.
Bail status and detainer details
Vaughn is listed as being held with no bail on the primary case. Additional bail amounts appear tied to related charges, totaling $4,750 across several counts, though the no-bail designation keeps him in custody.
Records also show an active detainer issued by Neptune Municipal Court, which can affect release eligibility even if bail is posted in other matters.
He is described in booking records as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing approximately 235 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Multiple aliases are associated with his name in the system.
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Key Points
• Ocean County man charged with animal cruelty and multiple traffic violations
• Defendant held without bail, with additional cash bail amounts listed on related counts
• Active detainer from Neptune Municipal Court may impact release
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Limited information on investigation
Authorities have not released additional details about the alleged animal cruelty charge, including the condition of the animal or where the incident occurred.
Traffic-related charges suggest the case may have originated from a vehicle stop or roadside investigation, though that has not been confirmed in official records.
Case status
Imsiwan Nmn Vaughn remains in custody at the Ocean County Jail as the case proceeds, with no court dates or further updates publicly available at this time.