A masked thug hurling bricks at federal officers in Los Angeles has the FBI on his tail, and Attorney General Pam Bondi is promising he won’t escape justice.
During Saturday’s anti-ICE riots in Paramount, 40-year-old Elpidio Reyna was caught on camera attacking law enforcement, prompting a nationwide manhunt. The FBI has slapped him on its most wanted list, charging him with assault on a federal officer and destruction of government property, as the New York Post reports. If convicted, Reyna faces up to eight years behind bars.
Reyna, decked out in a motorcycle helmet, sunglasses, and a face covering, lobbed rocks at officers leaving a command post on Alondra Boulevard. Video evidence shows him smashing at least eight law enforcement vehicles with bricks, cheered on by other protesters shouting in Spanish. This wasn’t a peaceful demonstration -- it was a calculated assault on those protecting our nation.
“That guy has just been identified,” Bondi declared on Fox News, praising the FBI’s sharp detective work. But identifying Reyna is only half the battle -- he’s still on the run, and the FBI is scouring the city for him. A $50,000 reward is up for grabs for anyone who helps bring this fugitive to justice.
Bondi is not mincing words: “You can run. You can’t hide.” Her no-nonsense stance is a refreshing rebuke to the chaos peddled by progressive agitators who think lawlessness gets a free pass. The FBI’s Los Angeles field office is pulling out all stops, with a search warrant already executed at Reyna’s home.
Reyna’s charges stem from a brazen Saturday night attack that could have turned deadly. “The guy was breaking up the cinder blocks, and he was throwing them,” Bondi said, highlighting the sheer violence of his actions. This wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment tantrum; it was a deliberate strike against law and order.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli didn’t hold back either, posting on X: “WANTED: Elpidio Reyna can run, but he can’t hide.” His warning underscores a broader truth -- federal authorities are done tolerating rioters who think they can assault officers and walk away. The days of coddling criminals under the guise of “protest” are over.
The FBI’s Los Angeles spokesperson told the Post that the agency is “actively seeking his whereabouts,” signaling no reprieve for Reyna. With nine open cases tied to assaults on federal officers, and more expected, the feds are sending a clear message: lawlessness won’t be tolerated. Bondi’s team is laser-focused on restoring order to streets that, in her words, “look like a Third World country.”
“We’re coming after you, federally,” Bondi vowed, addressing not just Reyna but every rioter who thinks they can flout the law. Her fiery rhetoric is a much-needed antidote to the woke leniency that’s let cities spiral into chaos. It’s about time someone stood up for the rule of law.
Reyna’s attack wasn’t a solo act -- other protesters egged him on, revealing the mob mentality fueling these riots. Their cheers in Spanish as he smashed federal vehicles show a defiance that’s less about policy disagreement and more about rejecting authority outright. This is the ugly face of the anti-ICE movement, unmasked.
Bondi’s broader point hits hard: “If you assault a police officer, if you rob a store, if you loot, we’re coming after you.” She’s drawing a line in the sand, rejecting the progressive narrative that excuses violence as “expression.” Her resolve is a wake-up call for those who’ve forgotten what law enforcement is for.
The FBI’s investigation is far from over, with agents combing through evidence to track Reyna down. Photographs released by the bureau show him disguised, but no mask can shield him from accountability forever. The $50,000 reward is a bold move to ensure someone, somewhere, turns him in.
“What we’re going to do is enforce the law,” Bondi insisted, a promise that resonates with every American tired of seeing their cities torn apart. Her words cut through the noise of apologists who’d rather blame officers than the brick-throwing mobs. It’s a stance that puts law-abiding citizens first.
Reyna’s actions -- smashing vehicles, endangering lives -- aren’t defensible, no matter how much the woke crowd tries to spin it. The FBI’s most wanted list isn’t a suggestion; it’s a guarantee that justice is coming. Reyna may be running, but he’s got nowhere to hide.
Bondi’s final jab seals it: “It’s the United States of America. We are not standing for it.” Her defiance is a rallying cry for a nation fed up with riots masquerading as protests. With the FBI closing in, Reyna’s days of dodging justice are numbered.
