East Los Angeles Man Alejandro Theodoro Orellana Arrested for Allegedly Distributing Face Shields to Suspected Rioters

East Los Angeles Man Alejandro Theodoro Orellana Arrested for Allegedly Distributing Face Shields to Suspected Rioters

LOS ANGELES, CA — Alejandro Theodoro Orellana, a resident of East Los Angeles, was arrested by FBI agents in connection with allegations of distributing face shields to suspected rioters during protests earlier this week.

The arrest took place early Thursday morning at a home near 6th Street and Ditman Avenue, where federal agents, assisted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and National Guard personnel, executed a search warrant. Residents reported hearing loud noises from flashbangs and explosions during the operation.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Orellana faces an allegation of Conspiracy to Commit Civil Disorders under federal law. FBI officials noted this arrest is part of a broader Department of Homeland Security-led effort targeting individuals organizing or supporting civil disorder in Los Angeles.

Orellana was taken into custody by SWAT teams, and the investigation is ongoing. No formal charges have been filed at this time.