Federal agents attacked while arresting rioters accused of assaulting officers during raid of California marijuana facility

On Wednesday, a mob in Oxnard, California, attacked Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other federal law enforcement officers as they were conducting arrests of individuals who had previously assaulted and thrown rocks at federal officers during an operation at a California marijuana facility in July.

According to federal officials, the arrests stem from a July 10 incident in Camarillo, California, when siblings Isai Carrillo and Virginia Reyes allegedly led an attack on federal officers during a raid at a marijuana facility. During the July operation, authorities rescued 10 illegal alien children who were at risk of human trafficking, forced labor, and exploitation.

Federal authorities said Carrillo and Reyes, both US citizens, threw rocks at officers and encouraged others to join in. Following the attack, HSI Los Angeles obtained arrest warrants for the pair, which agents executed on October 29.

As HSI officers moved in to arrest the siblings, officials said Reyes posted about ICE’s location on social media, drawing a crowd that quickly turned violent. Rocks were reportedly hurled at law enforcement vehicles and officers.

During the clash, HSI agents arrested Jesus Posadas-Espinoza, a US citizen, for assaulting a federal officer after he was allegedly seen throwing rocks. He was later transferred to the custody of the US Marshal Service.

Reyes initially fled the scene but turned herself in the following day, on October 30. Both Reyes and Carrillo now face federal prosecution.

Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the violence, citing a surge in threats and assaults against federal officers. “Law enforcement officers are facing a 1,000 percent surge in assaults against them and an 8,000 percent increase in death threats. They are putting their lives on the line to arrest murderers, rapists, and gang members.”

McLaughlin described Carrillo as a member of VC Defensa, a group alleged to interfere with federal operations. She said the attempted obstruction did not prevent officers from completing their mission in July, which led to the rescue of the migrant children.

Secretary Noem issued a warning to those who threaten or attack law enforcement: “You will not stop us or slow us down. ICE and our federal law enforcement partners will continue to enforce the law. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

In addition to Posadas-Espinoza’s arrest, HSI reported detaining four Mexican nationals at the scene: Lorenzo Toribo-Lopez, Talio Toribo-Lopez, Sergio Ortiz-Tenorio, and Victoria Ortiz-Tenorio. Officials said all four were in the country illegally and have prior criminal histories, including illegal entry and DUI resulting in bodily injury. They were transferred to ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) for deportation proceedings.

Since June 6, 2025, ICE and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have arrested more than 7,100 illegal aliens in the Los Angeles area, part of ongoing enforcement efforts across Southern California.