A violent anti-ICE rioter who attacked federal officers was caught trying to sneak back into America. Elpidio Reyna got nabbed at the San Ysidro border crossing after being on the run for weeks. He’s the guy seen on video hurling rocks at Border Patrol trucks during the Los Angeles riots last month. One brave officer got hurt in that rock-throwing ambush.
This criminal thought he could hide down in Mexico after his attacks. But our border agents tracked him down and cuffed him Wednesday. Attorney General Pam Bondi put it straight: “You can run, but you cannot hide.” That’s exactly how real law enforcement works – they always catch the bad guys in the end.
Reyna wore a motorcycle helmet while pelting federal vehicles with rocks and concrete blocks. He stood just feet away from moving trucks and aimed at their windshields. This was no peaceful protest – it was a savage assault on officers protecting our border. This kind of violence against cops can’t be tolerated in our country.
The damage Reyna caused was serious. One federal agent suffered injuries during the attack. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli stated clearly that Reyna “could have been killed in last month’s dangerous and reckless attack.” But it was the officer inside that targeted vehicle who helped arrest Reyna – true bravery by our men in uniform.
Reyna’s no angel – he’s got a rap sheet full of felonies. His record includes burglary, drug dealing, and even selling marijuana to minors. Now he faces federal assault charges that could land him in prison for eight years. Career criminals like him belong behind bars, not roaming our streets.
Over 40 rioters have been charged already for those anti-ICE riots in LA. The chaos went on for more than a week last month with fires, smashed windows, and attacks on police. This lawlessness has to stop. Real Americans respect authority and the rule of law, unlike these radical thugs.
The message here is simple: attack our officers, and you’ll pay the price. Homeland Security warned rioters: “You will not stop us or slow us down.” ICE and Border Patrol won’t back down from enforcing our laws, no matter how many rocks get thrown. That’s how we keep America safe and secure.
Finally, justice is being served for those brave agents who face danger every day. Catching Reyna shows that federal law enforcement always gets their man. This arrest proves that no criminal can escape consequences when they assault the people protecting our nation.
