TOMS RIVER, NJ — An illegal migrant is being held without bail in Ocean County on multiple aggravated assault and weapons charges, according to jail records.
Nery Lopez-Rafael was booked on February 5 and is facing four charges, including two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and two counts of aggravated assault, one involving serious bodily injury and another with a deadly weapon. The charges range from second- to third-degree offenses under New Jersey law.
Court records show he is being held under case number W20250000991514 with a “no bail” status. A detainer has been issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), though details regarding his immigration status have not been disclosed.
Authorities have not released further details about the case, including the circumstances of the alleged offenses or upcoming court proceedings.