
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent is recovering after being struck by a van in Stafford Township, New Jersey, police said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The incident occurred Monday at 9:30 morning along Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in Stafford Township’s Manahawkin community. According to an ICE spokesperson, agents were trying to arrest Friedrich Castillo-Ormeno, of Peru, who had been ordered to leave the country by Jan. 30, 2026.
Main Idea: An ICE agent was hit by a van during a vehicle stop in New Jersey and fired shots as the driver fled, leaving the officer expected to recover.
Key Points:
The ICE stop and shooting may raise fear in communities and increase concerns about safety during immigration arrests.
The FBI investigation may bring more oversight and accountability for law enforcement actions.
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Named individual at the center of the attempted arrest and the vehicle pursuit.
Central federal agency conducting the arrest operation and whose agent fired shots after being struck.
Took over the probe into the incident, making it a major official actor.
Named elected official reacting publicly to the incident and expressing support for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Began the preliminary investigation before the Federal Bureau of Investigation took over.
Local police played a supporting role by managing traffic and securing the scene.
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