Compton Man Faces Prison for Assaulting Federal Officer

Elpidio Reyna, 39, of Compton, was arrested at the San Ysidro Port of Entry after a negotiated surrender for allegedly throwing concrete blocks at federal officers and vehicles during a June 7 immigration enforcement operation in Paramount, California. The incident, captured on video and widely publicized, resulted in injuries to a federal officer and damage to government vehicles amid protests against ICE activities. Following his flight to Sinaloa, Mexico, Mexican authorities cooperated with the FBI to facilitate his return and arrest. Federal officials, including the FBI and U.S. Attorney, stressed a zero-tolerance stance toward violence against law enforcement and noted a significant rise in assaults on federal officers this year. Reyna faces felony charges of assault on a federal officer and could receive up to eight years in prison if convicted. The case highlights ongoing cooperation between U.S. and Mexican authorities in apprehending fugitives.