Elpidio Reyna, a 40-year-old U.S. citizen, turned himself in the morning of July 11, 2025 at the San Ysidro border crossing in California. He had been wanted for throwing concrete blocks and rocks at federal agents’ vehicles during an operation during a demonstration in Los Angeles, after fleeing to Mexico following the riots.
Reyna was identified in videos recorded during the June 7 confrontations, wearing a T-shirt with the word “Zacatecas” and a yellow helmet. In these clips he is seen damaging windshields and windows of official vehicles, an action that caused a laceration to the hand of a federal agent.
Arrest and official charges
Upon his return to the United States, Elpidio Reyna was detained by FBI and ICE agents and will face charges of assaulting federal officers and damaging official property.
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI had offered a $50,000 reward for information to locate him.
Authorities stressed that no one is above the law and that Reyna’s capture demonstrates the capacity for legal prosecution.
Even against those who try to evade justice after violent attacks on law enforcement officials.
Elpidio Reyna was immediately transferred to Los Angeles for arraignment before a federal judge.
Los Angeles operation and case profile
The incident took place near Paramount, during a social protest following an immigration raid.
Federal authorities raided a Home Depot store on June 7, generating tension that led to violent attacks on CBP and U.S. Marshals Office agents and patrols.
A $50,000 reward had been offered for information leading to his whereabouts
QuéOnnda.com
The videos show Elpidio Reyna throwing rocks and concrete blocks from the street at official vehicles.
According to official documents, after the attack he fled to Mexico, where he was detained in Sinaloa before turning himself in at the border.
Protests, social networks and consequences
Buzzy
This episode underscores that violent actions during protests can carry serious legal consequences.
For immigrants and Hispanic residents in the U.S., it is a reminder of the need to maintain order even in protest contexts.
As federal authorities can take strong legal action.
In addition, the case reveals how social media and platforms such as TikTok can be used to locate individuals.
In this case, Elpidio Reyna was identified by his public image.
Platforms that allow visual tracking can facilitate both criminal investigations and immigration action.
For more information, visit QuéOnnda.com.
