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An ICE agent was struck by a van and fired shots at the driver during an attempted arrest in Stafford Township, New Jersey.

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Stafford Township, New Jersey, along Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin community

Who
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, Stafford Township resident Payton Johnson, a spokesperson for ICE, a Stafford Township Police spokesperson, New Jersey Congressman Van Drew, the Ocean County Prosecutors Office, the FBI
What
An ICE agent was struck by a van and fired shots at the driver during an attempted arrest in Stafford Township, New Jersey.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:37:03 GMT · 6h 33m ago
Where
Stafford Township, New Jersey, along Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Manahawkin community ·
Why
ICE agents were attempting to arrest Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, who had a final order of removal, when he allegedly weaponized his vehicle and struck an officer.
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How this affects you

An ICE agent was injured during an attempted arrest, highlighting the dangers faced by law enforcement and leading to an ongoing search for the suspect. The incident has drawn attention from local and federal authorities, including the FBI which has taken over the investigation.

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