ICE Officer Targeted: Stalkers Found Guilty

LOS ANGELES – A Riverside, California woman and an Aurora, Colorado woman are facing federal consequences after a jury found them guilty of felony stalking of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportation officer. The pair brazenly followed the officer home from work and, adding insult to injury, livestreamed the entire pursuit on social media, turning a personal space into a public spectacle of intimidation.

Cynthia Raygoza, 38, of Riverside, and Ashleigh Brown, 38, of Aurora, Colorado, were each convicted on March 2nd of one count of stalking. The details of the case paint a picture of calculated harassment, with the women deliberately tracking the officer’s movements with the intent to cause fear and emotional distress. Sources close to the investigation indicate the livestream was intended to incite further action against the officer, playing into a growing narrative of animosity towards ICE personnel.

“Stalking and intimidation of our personnel and their families crosses a line,” stated ERO Los Angeles acting Field Office Director Andre Quinones. “This verdict sends a clear message that such criminal behavior will not be tolerated. We remain committed to protecting our officers and ensuring their safety both on and off duty.” However, Quinones’ statement comes amidst a disturbing trend – ICE officials report an 8,000% increase in death threats and a 1,421% increase in assaults against its officers and agents. This case is viewed by many within the agency as a symptom of a larger, escalating problem.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli didn’t mince words, labeling Raygoza and Brown as “agitators” who not only stalked a federal employee but also traumatized his family. “Justice has been served against two agitators who stalked a federal employee, livestreamed it on social media, and traumatized both the victim and his family,” Essayli declared. “Our Constitution protects peaceful protest — not political violence and unlawful intimidation.” The prosecution argued that the livestream component of the crime amplified the harm and demonstrated a clear intent to incite others.

The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security. While the agency remains tight-lipped about specific investigative techniques, sources suggest that digital forensics played a key role in identifying and tracking the women’s activities. The case highlights the increasing challenges faced by law enforcement in the digital age, where online actions can have real-world consequences.

The sentencing date for Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown has not yet been set. They each face a potential maximum sentence for the felony stalking charge. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments, as well as the broader trend of attacks against federal law enforcement officials. For more information, visit Justice.gov.