Elpidio Reyna, 39, allegedly threw concrete blocks at federal immigration officers during a standoff in Paramount on June 7, damaging vehicles and injuring an officer. Following this incident, he was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted List and fled to Mexico. The Department of Homeland Security announced a $50,000 reward for his capture. Mexican authorities apprehended Reyna in Sinaloa, and he surrendered to the FBI at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. He is expected to make an initial court appearance in Los Angeles.
Elpidio Reyna, 39, was placed on the FBI's Most Wanted List following his alleged participation in a standoff against federal agents after they conducted a raid at a nearby Home Depot on June 7.
On June 11, the Department of Homeland Security announced a $50,000 reward to locate Reyna, according to a news release.
Mexican authorities took Reyna into custody in the state of Sinaloa shortly after the post was made public, and Reyna surrendered to the FBI on Wednesday.
U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli wrote in a post on X, "To anyone who thinks they can attack federal officers and hide behind a mask or helmet, Reyna's arrest today proves we can find and charge anyone who violates federal law."
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