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Avondale, Arizona

Coverage of Avondale, Arizona in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 21 · 00:55 UTCMost recent: May 21 · 00:55 UTC
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Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltziperson1Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)organization1U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizonaorganization1Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)organization1Department of Homeland Security (DHS)organization1Meridian, Idahoplace1
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  • SECURITYMay 21 · 00:55 UTCFOX NEWS
    Feds say Arizona suspect vandalized ICE facility and attempted to ignite lobby area

    Arizona man Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi faces federal charges for vandalizing and attempting to set fire to an ICE facility using a propane tank and torch on February 21, 2026. He arranged rocks spelling an anti-ICE message and was arrested in May. The incident is part of a broader pattern of threats and attacks targeting federal immigration enforcement facilities nationwide.

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