Feds say Arizona suspect vandalized ICE facility and attempted to ignite lobby area
An Arizona man has been indicted for vandalizing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility and attempting to set it on fire. Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi allegedly broke a window and used a propane tank and torch to ignite materials inside the building. If convicted, he could face significant prison time for these federal charges.
- ▪Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi was indicted on charges of malicious damage to federal property.
- ▪He allegedly smashed a window and attempted to ignite window shades inside the ICE facility.
- ▪Surveillance footage captured him unloading a propane tank near the facility before the incident.
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Immigration Feds say Arizona suspect vandalized ICE facility and attempted to ignite lobby area Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi allegedly smashed a lobby window and used a torch to ignite window shades inside the building By Greg Wehner Fox News Published May 20, 2026 8:55pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Federal prosecutors hone in on Antifa with terrorism charges Fox News national correspondent Jeff Paul has the details on 10 people who allegedly attacked an I.C.E.
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