4 Charged in Southern California for Violent Anti-ICE Protests, Including Molotov Attacks

Federal Charges for Anti-ICE Protests

• federal prosecutors have announced charges against 4 individuals in Southern California for offenses during recent anti-ICE protests.
• 🎯 Two individuals in the LA region are accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at officers.
• ⚖️ Two additional suspects in Orange County face charges for assaulting federal agents during demonstrations.

Molotov Cocktail Incidents

• 💡 In Paramount, 23-year-old Emily Guardado is accused of lighting and throwing a Molotov cocktail over a wall towards deputies.
• ⚠️ Authorities state Galvez is in the country illegally and faces a felony charge for possession of an unregistered destructive device, carrying up to 10 years in federal prison.
• 💥 In downtown LA, 27-year-old Iraqi Keogh Guy is accused of carrying a Molotov cocktail and lighter, and throwing the device when officers moved to arrest him.

Assaults on Federal Agents

• 🍊 In Santa Ana, Christian Andres Garcia and Renee Luna face misdemeanor charges for allegedly assaulting federal officers outside Homeland Security offices.
• 🧱 Prosecutors say Garcia threw objects at agents, while Luna tossed water bottles and beer cans.

Broader Investigation and Enforcement

• 📈 The U.S. Attorney's Office reported that 9 people were charged with federal crimes last weekend alone, with that number expected to rise.
• 🔍 Authorities are investigating hundreds of additional potential suspects connected to the demonstrations.
• 🗣️ A statement emphasized that while peaceful protest is allowed, violence such as throwing objects will not be tolerated and will be met with a heavy-handed federal response.