Federal authorities are on the hunt for Elpidio Reyna, the man identified as the rock-throwing suspect who injured a federal officer during anti-ICE demonstrations in Paramount, California. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the breakthrough live on “Hannity,” saying, “He is going to be on the Most Wanted list.” The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Reyna’s arrest.
According to the FBI, Reyna was seen hurling rocks at law enforcement vehicles around 3:30 p.m. Saturday on Alondra Blvd., injuring an officer and damaging government property. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli confirmed the identification, and a search warrant was executed on Reyna’s residence.
Bondi made clear the Trump administration isn’t playing games when it comes to protecting law enforcement. “If you assault a police officer, if you rob a store, if you loot, if you spit on police officers, we’re coming after you,” she said. Under federal statutes like the Hobbs Act, looters and violent demonstrators could face up to 20 years behind bars. Even spitting on an officer could carry a five-year sentence.
FBI Director Kash Patel issued a blunt warning: “Hit a cop, you’re going to jail… doesn’t matter where you came from, how you got here, or what movement speaks to you.” He continued on X, “If the local police force won’t back our men and women on the thin blue line, we @FBI will.”
The Justice Department confirmed Marines were deployed to assist ICE agents in restoring order. As the manhunt intensifies, the message is clear: the rule of law is back, and America is done tolerating chaos.