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DTLA protester arrested, accused of throwing rocks at CHP car, setting it on fire
The Brief California Highway Patrol officers arrested a man accused of throwing rocks at CHP cars during protests in downtown Los Angeles. Adam Palermo could face charges for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. Officers said Palermo also dropped a burning object into the CHP vehicle after tossing the rocks, setting it on fire. LOS ANGELES - California Highway Patrol officers arrested a man they said threw rocks at a CHP vehicle and set it on fire during protests in downtownLos Angeles last weekend. The backstory Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets across Southern California since Friday, June 6, after ICE executed multiple immigration enforcement raids in the region. While local officials say the vast majority of the protests have been peaceful, some have devolved into violence. SUGGESTED: Man accused of throwing rocks at CBP cars, injuring agent in Paramount One instance was on June 8 in downtown LA. That day, protesters made their way onto the 101 Freeway. The CHP sent officers to the freeway to clear protesters from the roads. While they were there, CHP said, a man was throwing rocks at officers and CHP vehicles. After throwing the rocks, CHP officers said the man then set something on fire, and tossed it into one of the CHP cars, setting it on fire. What we know Officers identified the man accused of throwing the rocks and torching the car as Adam Palermo of Los Angeles. CHP arrested Palermo at his LA home on Friday. SUGGESTED: LA ICE protests, Day 8: Trump maintains control of National Guard troops in SoCal over Newsom Another man was arrested earlier this week for allegedly throwing rocks at Customs and Border Protection vehicles during protests in Paramount. What they're saying After the arrest, CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee said that "violent and deliberate attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated in California. Period." Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has repeatedly spoken out against violence at anti-ICE protests, said he was "grateful to the state investigators and law enforcement who tracked down this suspect." On X Friday night, Newsom's press office posted saying "ASSAULT COPS, FACE CONSEQUENCES." The Source Information in this story is from a California Highway Patrol press release and previous FOX 11 reports.
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Los Angeles protester arrested for allegedly lighting CHP car on fire
A Los Angeles man was arrested on Friday after allegedly setting a California Highway Patrol patrol vehicle on fire during downtown ICE raids protests, officials confirmed. It happened on Sunday, according to CHP, after more than 1,000 demonstrators took over the 101 Freeway lanes. Officials said that the suspect, identified as 39-year-old Adam Palermo, was seen throwing rocks at CHP officers and vehicles from an overpass. After throwing rocks, CHP said Palermo took out what was only described as 'an object' and lit it on fire before dropping it onto a CHP patrol vehicle below him. The object landed on the cruiser, causing it to go up in flames. 'To extinguish the fire,' stated CHP, 'officers had to put themselves in danger from thrown rocks and bottles.' CHP detectives assigned to the case later on spoke with members of the public and identified Palermo as the suspect. 'The California Highway Patrol will not tolerate attacks against our officers under any circumstances,' said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. 'Our personnel put themselves in harm's way to protect the public, and anyone who targets them with violence will be identified, pursued, and held fully accountable under the law.' On Friday morning, the detectives arrested Palermo outside his home and ultimately booked him for assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer during the June 8 protest. After his arrest, CHP said detectives searched his home and found more evidence of the crime. 'Violent and deliberate attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated in California. Period,' said Governor Gavin Newsom about Palermo's arrest. 'I'm grateful to the state investigators and law enforcement who tracked down this suspect and are continuing to uphold the rule of law.' CHP said the case is still under investigation and once completed, will be presented to the L.A. County District Attorney's office for filing consideration with potential charges to include assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, arson and vandalism. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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ICE protester arrested for allegedly lighting CHP car on fire in downtown LA
California Highway Patrol arrested a man who allegedly threw rocks at officers and lit one of the police cars on fire during Sunday's ICE protests. The incident happened roughly at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Los Angeles after CHP officers moved more than 1,000 protesters off the 101 Freeway. Once the roadway was cleared, officers positioned themselves under the freeway overpass as protesters threw electric scooters, rocks and other items onto their patrol cars. At roughly 7:40 p.m., aerial footage captured protesters lighting kindling and a piece of cardboard on fire before dropping it onto one of CHP's vehicles. The vehicle caught on fire for a few minutes until an officer used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames. Police identified the masked man who allegedly lit the car on fire as Adam Palermo, 39, and booked him with assaulting a peace officer with a deadly weapon. Detectives said they found evidence connecting Palermo to the crime, according to CHP. Adam Palermo, 39, allegedly lit kindling and a piece of cardboard on fire before dropping it onto a CHP patrol vehicle. CHP "Violent and deliberate attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated in California. Period," Gov. Gavin Newsom said. "I'm grateful to the state investigators and law enforcement who tracked down this suspect and are continuing to uphold the rule of law." CHP officers will present their case to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office for formal charges that include assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer, arson and vandalism.
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Man arrested after violent attacks on L.A. police during anti-ICE protests in California
( — A man accused of violent attacks against police in Los Angeles during anti-ICE protests was identified and arrested, according to the California Highway Patrol. • On Sunday, CHP personnel responded to calls of protesters entering and impeding US-101 in downtown L.A. When officers arrived at the scene, they said they found and cleared over 1,000 protesters from traffic lanes. How does ICE know who to deport? During that time, a man later identified by police as Adam Palermo, allegedly threw numerous rocks at responding CHP officers and patrol vehicles from an overcrossing. After throwing the rocks, Palermo lit an object on fire and dropped it onto a CHP patrol vehicle, according to police. The object reportedly landed on the CHP patrol vehicle, causing the patrol vehicle to catch fire. On Friday, CHP arrested Palermo outside of his residence in L.A. for alleged assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. After the arrest, detectives searched Palermo's residence and said they found evidence of the crime. 'The California Highway Patrol will not tolerate attacks against our officers under any circumstances,' said CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. 'Our personnel put themselves in harm's way to protect the public, and anyone who targets them with violence will be identified, pursued, and held fully accountable under the law.' Governor Gavin Newsom also addressed the situation. 'Violent and deliberate attacks on law enforcement will not be tolerated in California. Period,' Newsom said. 'I'm grateful to the state investigators and law enforcement who tracked down this suspect and are continuing to uphold the rule of law.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
