Federal Charges Announced Against Los Angeles Rioters For Hurling Molotov At Sheriff’s Deputies

US Attorney Bill Essayli on Wednesday announced federal charges against Los Angeles rioters for possessing destructive devices.

Per US Attorney Bill Essayli: ARRESTED: Federal charges filed against Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, of Paramount, and Wrackkie Quiogue, 27, of Long Beach, for possessing destructive devices. Galvez allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies during last Saturday’s violent protest in Paramount. Quiogue was caught by LAPD in downtown L.A., attempting to throw a Molotov cocktail. If convicted, both face up to 10 years in federal prison.

ARRESTED: Federal charges filed against Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, of Paramount, and Wrackkie Quiogue, 27, of Long Beach, for possessing destructive devices. Galvez allegedly hurled a Molotov cocktail at L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies during last Saturday’s violent protest… pic.twitter.com/OqYI6F4n7F

— U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) June 11, 2025

The charges announced on Wednesday come after the anti-ICE rioter who threw rocks at law enforcement over the weekend was identified.

Video of the rioter throwing cinderblocks at law enforcement vehicles over the weekend was posted to social media.

WATCH:

Many Border Patrol vehicles and other unmarked cars just exited the anti-ICE protest area in Paramount, California. They were met with fierce resistance from protesters, with a number of vehicles being visibly damaged. pic.twitter.com/Ek8AyQ9AQb

— Jeremy Lindenfeld (@jeremotographs) June 7, 2025

Elpidio Reyna is on the run after the FBI identified him and raided his home. The FBI is still offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to his capture.

WANTED: Elpidio Reyna can run, but he can’t hide. He threw rocks at federal officers leaving a command post in Paramount on Saturday, a brazen attack caught on film and that could have resulted in deaths. Reyna, 40, is charged with assault on a federal officer, and faces up to… pic.twitter.com/YYgqRxo73a

— U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) June 10, 2025