Man arrested, suspected of throwing chunks of concrete at federal officers during immigration operation in Paramount
PARAMOUNT, CALIFORNIA, JUL 24 – Elpidio Reyna surrendered at the U.S.-Mexico border after fleeing to Mexico; he faces up to eight years for assaulting federal officers during immigration enforcement protests.
- Elpidio Reyna, 39, from Compton, was arrested at the U.S.-Mexican border by FBI agents.
- Reyna is accused of throwing concrete blocks at law enforcement on June 7 in Paramount, California, injuring a federal officer and damaging vehicles.
- FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Reyna's arrest on social media.
- Reyna fled to Mexico, and his photograph and description were publicized in both the United States and Mexico.
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Suspect charged with throwing concrete blocks at federal officers at LA anti-ICE riot arrested at southern border
"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."
Suspect Who Threw Cement Blocks at Feds in Anti-ICE Riot Caught at Border.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A man accused of throwing concrete blocks at law enforcement during immigration enforcement operations was arrested.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Elpidio Reyna, 39, law enforcement officers, and U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli.WHEN & WHERE: Incident occurred on June 7 in Paramount, California; arrest took place at the San Ysidro port of entry on Wednesday.KEY QUOTE: “To anyone who thinks they can attack federal officers and hide behind…
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