Introduction to the Charges

Four men have been charged on suspicion of having destructive devices and assaulting officers during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles and Orange County. The charges stem from incidents that occurred during protests against immigration enforcement in the region.

Background on the Incidents

Two Los Angeles County men face federal charges for possessing Molotov cocktails during anti-immigration-enforcement protests in Los Angeles and Paramount, while two Orange County men face charges of assaulting a federal officer during a rally in Santa Ana, authorities said Wednesday, June 11.

Details of the Charges

Emiliano Garduno Galvez, 23, of Paramount and Wrackkie Quiogue, 27, of Long Beach each face one charge of possession of an unregistered destructive device, federal authorities said. The defendants face a sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison if convicted.

Galvez was accused of lighting a Molotov cocktail during a Saturday, June 7, protest in Paramount and tossing it over a wall where Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were attempting to control a crowd, then running away, said Ciaran McEvoy, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Incidents Involving Molotov Cocktails

The following day, Quiogue was accused of possessing a Molotov cocktail while holding a lighter near federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles. Quiogue was spotted by police with the device and arrested, but not before throwing the device while attempting to flee, McEvoy said.

Detention and Court Appearance

Quiogue was ordered to remain detained after his initial court appearance Tuesday, while Galvez was expected to make his first court appearance in the coming days.

Assault Charges in Orange County

In Orange County, Christian Andres Garcia, 32, of Anaheim and Rene Luna, 43, of Orange each face a charge of misdemeanor assault on a federal officer stemming from a Monday protest in Santa Ana.

Details of the Assault Charges

Both men face up to one year in federal prison if convicted, McEvoy said. Garcia was accused of throwing objects at law enforcement stationed outside a Homeland Security Investigations office, while Luna allegedly threw water bottles and beer cans at officers elsewhere during the same protest, McEvoy said.

Arrest and Court Appearance

Both men were arrested Monday night, June 9, and were expected to make their initial court appearances in the coming days, the spokesman said.

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Conclusion

The charges against these four men highlight the escalating tensions and violence associated with anti-ICE protests in the region. The incidents involving Molotov cocktails and assaults on federal officers underscore the need for peaceful and lawful protest.

FAQs

Q: What are the charges against the four men?
A: Two men face charges of possessing unregistered destructive devices, while the other two face charges of assaulting a federal officer.
Q: What are the potential sentences for the charges?
A: The men charged with possessing destructive devices face up to 10 years in federal prison, while those charged with assaulting a federal officer face up to one year in federal prison.
Q: Where did the incidents occur?
A: The incidents occurred during protests in Los Angeles, Paramount, and Santa Ana.