Man arrested after violent attacks on L.A. police during anti-ICE protests in California

(FOX40.COM) — 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.
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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.

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.”