Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the FBI has identified Reyes as the suspect who assaulted a federal officer by throwing rocks at law enforcement vehicles during anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles. The FBI had offered a $50,000 reward. President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel vowed tough federal responses to assaults on officers, looting, and other crimes, with potential charges under the Hobbs Act and up to 20 years for looting in California.
AG Bondi says FBI has identified suspect accused of assaulting federal officer, as Trump vows tough response
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the FBI has identified Reyes as the suspect who assaulted a federal officer by throwing rocks at law enforcement vehicles during anti-ICE demonstrations in Los Angeles. The FBI had offered a $50,000 reward. President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel vowed tough federal responses to assaults on officers, looting, and other crimes, with potential charges under the Hobbs Act and up to 20 years for looting in California.
Trending- 1 Saturday, 3:30 p.m.: Suspect allegedly threw rocks at law enforcement vehicles on Alondra Blvd. in Paramount, injuring a federal officer.
- 2 FBI offered $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest.
- 3 Saturday night: FBI Director Kash Patel issued warnings on social media.
- 4 Monday: Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on 'Hannity' that the suspect, Reyes, has been identified and a search warrant is being executed.
- Suspect identified and will be on Most Wanted list
- Search warrant executed on suspect's house
- Potential federal charges (up to 20 years for looting, up to 5 years for spitting on officers)
- Increased federal enforcement against protestors committing crimes
What: Identification of a suspect, Reyes, accused of assaulting a federal officer and damaging government vehicles by throwing rocks during anti-ICE demonstrations. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel announced the identification and a tough federal response to such crimes.
When: Monday (when Bondi spoke), Saturday (when the assault occurred, specifically 3:30 p.m.), 'as we speak' (search warrant).
Where: Los Angeles, California; Paramount, California (Alondra Blvd.).
Why: The suspect allegedly assaulted a federal officer and damaged vehicles during anti-ICE demonstrations. The FBI and federal authorities are pursuing charges to deter similar actions and enforce law and order.
How: The FBI identified the suspect, Reyes, through 'great police work' after initially seeking public help with a $50,000 reward. A search warrant is being executed on his house. Federal authorities plan to use laws like the Hobbs Act to prosecute offenders.