The FBI has announced a stunning $50,000 reward for anyone who comes forward with key information about a dangerous criminal.
Specifically, the bureau put a bounty on a masked anti-ICE rioter who violently attacked a federal officer during chaotic protests in Los Angeles.
While leftist agitators wreak havoc across California cities opposing President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement, law enforcement is fighting back with serious consequences for those hiding behind masks while assaulting officers.
The FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office announced the substantial reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of 40-year-old Elpidio Reyna of Compton.
Reyna injured a federal officer and damaged government property during the weekend riots.
The violent protester, whose identity remains concealed behind a motorcycle helmet, sunglasses, cap, and face mask, was photographed throwing rocks at law enforcement vehicles.
FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office’s Assistant Director in Charge Akil Davis stated:
“Anyone who deliberately impedes the efforts of law enforcement agents and officers who are carrying out lawful warrants will be subject to federal prosecution, to include spending time in federal prison.”
The chaos erupted in response to President Trump’s immigration policies, which have prioritized national security and law enforcement.
The situation became so dangerous that the president ordered 2,000 National Guard troops to respond to protests around federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell revealed the alarming tactics used by the violent demonstrators.
BREAKING: Federal sources tell me the “rock thrower” from Saturday’s violent clash in Paramount, CA has been identified as Elpidio Reyna. The FBI believes Reyna is the man seen on video hurling rocks at Border Patrol agent vehicles. There’s a $50,000 reward leading to his… pic.twitter.com/02k4A35J9f
— Matthew Seedorff (@MattSeedorff) June 10, 2025
He stated that his force was “overwhelmed” by protesters who escalated from typical protest activities to using hammers and cinder blocks against officers.
This dramatic escalation shows how quickly so-called “peaceful protests” organized by anti-Trump groups can transform into dangerous mob violence targeting law enforcement.
President Trump has demanded the arrest of all rioters wearing face masks as similar violent demonstrations spread to San Francisco.
The president’s firm stance against masked agitators highlights the administration’s zero-tolerance policy for those who hide their identities while engaging in criminal behavior.
In San Francisco, the violence followed a similar pattern, with protesters shooting fireworks directly at police officers.
The attacks resulted in two injured officers and about 60 arrests. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie acknowledged the right to peaceful protest but condemned the violent behavior.
The FBI’s substantial reward demonstrates that federal authorities are taking these attacks on law enforcement seriously, despite California’s typically soft approach to protest-related crimes.
With images of the suspect now circulating widely, Americans have an opportunity to help bring this masked criminal to justice.
As violence continues to erupt in major California cities, the contrast between the Trump administration’s law-and-order approach and the overwhelmed local police forces highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in Democrat-run states.
