Law enforcement officials in Ocean County, New Jersey, are actively searching for a suspect believed to be responsible for striking a federal immigration enforcement officer. The incident occurred on Monday morning, approximately June 15, 2026, around 9:30 a.m., along Route 72 in Manahawkin, a roadway leading to Long Beach Island. According to the Stafford Township Police Department, an agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was on foot and attempting to arrest a man inside a work van when the driver allegedly accelerated and struck the officer. Witnesses described a tense standoff where the driver inched the vehicle forward before gunning the engine, pinning the officer's lower body between the van and the officer's own vehicle. The ICE agent sustained unknown injuries, and it remains unclear if the suspect was hit during the collision. The FBI has assumed leadership of the investigation into the assault. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect remains at large and is currently wanted in connection with the attack. While the Stafford Township Police noted that they were not assisting with the ICE operation, they are cooperating with federal investigators. Officials have stated that there is no immediate risk to the general public. The public is urged to remain vigilant and contact the FBI or local law enforcement with any information regarding the suspect's whereabouts. This is an ongoing investigation, and further details regarding the suspect's identity and physical description have not yet been released to the public.