Ocean county man jailed for multiple weapons and high-capacity magazine charges

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A 5-foot-10 Ocean County man remains held without bail after being booked Friday on multiple weapons-related charges, including possession of prohibited devices and illegal ammunition magazines.

Chaim Ginsberger was committed to the Ocean County Jail on Friday, April 24, according to jail records, with charges tied to New Jersey weapons laws.

Charges include prohibited weapons and devices

Jail records show Ginsberger faces charges under statutes related to prohibited weapons and devices, manufacturing or transferring weapons, and illegal possession of ammunition magazines.

The charges include a fourth-degree offense related to weapons manufacturing or distribution, along with an additional fourth-degree charge involving possession of an unlawful magazine.

Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the charges or where the alleged offenses occurred.

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Key Points
• Ocean County man jailed April 24 on multiple weapons charges
• Charges include prohibited devices and illegal ammunition magazines
• Defendant is being held without bail, according to jail records

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Held without bail in Ocean County Jail

Booking records indicate Ginsberger is being held on a no-bail status, with a listed bond amount of $0.00.

No projected release date has been provided, and officials note that any future release timeline remains subject to change.

The inmate profile describes Ginsberger as having red or auburn hair, blue eyes, and a fair complexion. No aliases or detainers are listed in the record.

Limited details released

As of now, no law enforcement agency has issued a detailed public statement outlining the investigation or the events that led to the charges.

Cases involving weapons offenses in New Jersey are typically handled under strict state regulations, particularly those involving prohibited devices or high-capacity magazines.

What happens next

Ginsberger remains in custody at the Ocean County Jail as the case proceeds through the court system. Additional details, including court appearances or case developments, have not yet been released.

Ocean County Jail

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