Ocean county man with multiple warrants arrested on child endangerment charge

Ocean County man with multiple warrants arrested on child endangerment charge

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A man wanted by several municipal courts across New Jersey was taken into custody this week in Ocean County on multiple outstanding warrants, including a charge for endangering the welfare of a child.

According to inmate records, Gonzalo Yair Suarez-Tornero was booked into the Ocean County Jail on February 7, 2026, under booking number 15-237750. Jail records show Suarez-Tornero has active detainers and warrants issued by Southampton Township, Mount Laurel, Medford Township, and Logan Township municipal courts.

Authorities listed his primary charge as Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Duty to Protect (2C:24-4A), a third-degree crime under New Jersey law. He also faces a motor vehicle offense for driving without a license (39:3-10).

Court documents show Suarez-Tornero is being held on a no-bail order for one case and a $500 cash bond on another.

Multiple warrants across South Jersey

The suspect’s record lists at least five active detainers from various jurisdictions:
• Southampton Municipal Court (two warrants)
• Mount Laurel Municipal Court
• Medford Township Municipal Court
• Logan Township Municipal Court

Key takeaways

• Gonzalo Yair Suarez-Tornero arrested in Ocean County on child endangerment and driving without a license charges.
• Suspect had multiple active warrants from courts across South Jersey.
• Currently held without bail pending court appearances.

Officials have not released further details on the circumstances surrounding the child endangerment charge or whether additional agencies are involved in the investigation.

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