Immigration detainer lodged as defendant faces multiple criminal counts in Ocean County.
Toms River, NJ – A man arrested in Ocean County is being held without bail after authorities filed multiple charges including assault, weapons offenses, and threats of violence, according to jail records.
Kevin Escalante-Parra was taken into custody Monday and remains lodged in the Ocean County Jail following his April 6 commitment. Records show he is facing several charges across multiple case numbers, all of which carry a no-bail status.
Authorities charged Escalante-Parra with aggravated assault, specifically “attempt to cause or purposely/knowingly cause bodily injury to another,” a disorderly persons offense under New Jersey law. He is also charged with multiple counts of making terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, both classified as third-degree crimes.
Multiple charges filed across separate cases
Court records indicate the charges stem from at least three separate case filings, each listing violent or threatening conduct. The weapons-related charges allege possession of an item intended for unlawful use, though specific details about the weapon were not disclosed.
In addition to the criminal charges, an immigration detainer has been lodged against Escalante-Parra by U.S. Immigration authorities, meaning he could face federal custody upon release from county detention.
Held in Ocean County Jail with no bail set
Jail records show all charges carry a “no bail” designation, and no projected release date has been listed. Officials have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the arrest.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Key Points
- Ocean County man charged with assault, threats, and weapons offenses
- Defendant held without bail following April 6 arrest
- Immigration detainer filed, potentially leading to federal custody