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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Brute on FBI's ‘most wanted' list for tossing cinderblocks during anti-ICE riots busted
US Border Patrol has arrested a man who was on the FBI's wanted list – for allegedly hurling concrete blocks at federal agents during the violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles in June. Officials identified Elpidio Reyna as the masked brute in the clip. He was finally busted by agents on Wednesday at the US-Mexico border. And to make the justice even sweeter, for the officer who took him in, it was personal.
New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
Brute on FBI's ‘most wanted' list for tossing cinderblock during anti-ICE riots finally busted at border
The masked brute accused of hurling concrete blocks at federal agents during the violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles has finally been arrested — getting cuffed at the border by one of the agents he targeted, authorities said. Elpidio Reyna — who was put on the FBI's wanted list over last month's chaos — was busted Wednesday at the US-Mexico border. 'He was taken into custody by a US Border Patrol officer who was inside one of the vehicles damaged in the attack — a brave law enforcement officer who could have been killed in last month's dangerous and reckless attack,' US Attorney Bill Essayli said. Advertisement 4 Elpidio Reyna, who was on the FBI's wanted list, was captured at the US-Mexico border. @USAttyEssayli/X 4 The FBI released images of the suspect and asked for the public's help. FBI Los Angeles The 39-year-old Compton man was allegedly caught on camera brazenly throwing the blocks at FBI vehicles as they drove by him in Paramount on June 8. Advertisement Reyna had initially fled to Mexico after authorities blasted out images of him to track him down, authorities said. 4 The FBI released other images of the suspect wanted during the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots. FBI Los Angeles He was detained by Mexican authorities in the state of Sinaloa earlier this month but later agreed to surrender to the FBI. Reyna was taken into custody at the San Ysidro Port of Entry on a felony charge of assault on a federal officer, authorities said. Advertisement 4 A picture of the suspect lighting debris on fire during the anti-ICE Los Angeles riots. FBI Los Angeles 'To anyone who thinks they can attack federal officers and hide behind a mask or helmet, Reyna's arrest today proves we can find and charge anyone who violates federal law,' Essayli said. Attorney General Pamela Bondi hailed his arrest, saying, 'You can run, but you can not hide. If you attack a law enforcement officer, we'll find you.'
Fox News
6 days ago
- Fox News
WATCH: Rioter who threw rocks at federal agents arrested at border: ‘We got him'
Print Close By Peter Pinedo, Louis Casiano Published July 23, 2025 Elpidio Reyna, an alleged violent rioter who was captured on video throwing rocks at the windshields of moving Border Patrol vehicles in Los Angeles, was arrested on Wednesday at the U.S.-Mexico border. Video of the attack allegedly shows Reyna, who is wearing what appears to be a motorcycle helmet, picking up several large rocks on the side of the road and lobbing them at Border Patrol vehicles as they pass by. The alleged attack occurred in Paramount, California, on June 7, during the height of the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots. Bill Essayli, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, released video of the alleged violent rioter being picked up at the San Ysidro port of entry in San Diego. One federal officer was injured as a result of the attack. According to Essayli, Reyna, whom he called a "dangerous felon," surrendered to federal authorities at the U.S.-Mexico border to face a felony charge of assault on a federal officer. He was apprehended by a U.S. Border Patrol officer who was inside of the vehicles damaged by the attack and "could have been killed in last month's dangerous and reckless attack." ICE CHIEF WARNS AI TECHNOLOGY COULD LEAD TO SAFETY RISKS FOR AGENTS: 'FRINGE ORGANIZATIONS' Essayli said that Reyna will make his initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday afternoon. "To anyone who thinks they can attack federal officers and hide behind a mask or helmet, Reyna's arrest today proves we can find and charge anyone who violates federal law," he said, adding, "Don't touch our officers." Commenting on the arrest, FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI "will never tolerate violence against those who serve and protect this country." FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino also chimed in, posting on X, "You may remember Elpidio Reyna, a subject who allegedly threw rocks at federal officers during immigration operations in California June 7. We got him." GRIEVING MOM TESTIFIES ABOUT MARINE VET SON'S DEATH AT HANDS OF VIOLENT ILLEGAL ALIENS "Those who attack America's police officers can run but they can't hide," said Bongino. Violent and fiery riots erupted across Los Angeles for several days in response to ICE activity in the area. The Trump administration deployed 700 Marines and federalized roughly 4,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles to quell the riots. The move was harshly criticized as unnecessary and illegal by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Mayor Karen Bass and other Democrats. Newsom sued the Trump administration for deploying California National Guard troops despite his opposition. He argued that the National Guard troops were likely violating the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits troops from conducting civilian law enforcement on U.S. soil. 'WORST OF THE WORST' ARRESTED IN NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL ILLEGAL-ALIEN CRACKDOWN: DHS CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The governor won an early victory in the case after a federal judge ruled the Guard deployment was illegal and exceeded Trump's authority. An appeals court tossed that order, and control of the troops remained with the federal government. The federal court is set to hear arguments next month on whether the troops are violating the Posse Comitatus Act. Print Close URL
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Compton man wanted for allegedly assaulting a federal officer was taken into custody at Mexico border
A Compton man wanted by law enforcement for allegedly assaulting a federal officer during federal immigration enforcement protests in June was taken into custody at the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday. An FBI spokesperson said officials in Mexico arrested Elpidio Reyna and alerted the FBI, and the agency negotiated his surrender with his attorney. Agents had been seeking the 39-year-old since he fled to Mexico in June. Reyna is accused of throwing concrete blocks at law enforcement vehicles on June 7 as they drove along Alondra Boulevard in Paramount. His actions allegedly injured a federal officer and damaged government vehicles. The Department of Homeland Security stated at the time that agents were staging in the area as immigration enforcement operations were underway. Protesters had gathered in Paramount later that afternoon on June 7, and the demonstrations spread to nearby Compton. Later in the evening, protesters took to downtown LA as well. On June 9, the FBI released a photo of Reyna, identifying him as the alleged Paramount assault suspect and offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. When investigators determined that Reyna was in Mexico, his photograph and description were publicized in that country as well. Reyna was believed to be living in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, according to the FBI.
Los Angeles Times
6 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
California man accused of hurling concrete blocks at ICE agents during L.A.-area protests arrested
A Compton man who allegedly hurled concrete blocks at federal immigration officers last month in Paramount was arrested Wednesday after fleeing to Mexico, authorities said. Elpidio Reyna, 39, was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted List following his alleged participation in a standoff against federal agents after they conducted a raid at a nearby Home Depot on June 7. In video footage captured by The Times, individuals can be seen hurling objects at moving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles. At around 3:30 p.m. on June 7, Reyna allegedly threw concrete blocks at the cars, damaging the exterior of the vehicles and injuring a federal officer, according to the FBI. The agency did not elaborate on the extent and nature of the injury the federal officer suffered. Reyna was charged in a federal criminal complaint with allegedly assaulting a federal officer on June 8. Federal agents later confirmed Reyna had fled to Mexico. On June 11, the Department of Homeland Security announced a $50,000 reward to locate Reyna, according to a news release. Reyna's photograph and description were publicized in the United States and Mexico, including in an Instagram post from the official White House account. A poster circulated by the FBI said he was wanted for 'the alleged assault of a federal officer.' Mexican authorities took Reyna into custody in the state of Sinaloa shortly after the post was made public, and Reyna surrendered to the FBI on Wednesday, according to the bureau. He was arrested at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and taken to L.A., where he was expected to make his initial court appearance Wednesday. 'To anyone who thinks they can attack federal officers and hide behind a mask or helmet, Reyna's arrest today proves we can find and charge anyone who violates federal law,' U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli wrote in a post on X. 'Don't touch our officers.' A video accompanying the post shows Reyna being handcuffed, searched and put into a vehicle. 'The FBI will never tolerate violence against those who serve and protect this country,' FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X, adding that Reyna 'will face justice.' The case is being prosecuted by U.S. Attys. Thi Ho and Frances Lewis.
