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New Footage Shows Agents Detaining Adrian Martinez During Pico Rivera Raid

Family members joined by neighbors say agents used excessive force during his detention, prompting protests for his release.

Surveillance footage captures the arrest of a Walmart employee during an immigration raid in Pico Rivera on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Adrian Andrew Martinez, 20, of Pico Rivera was being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles, a relative said. The U.S. citizen was arrested on suspicion of punching a Border Patrol agent in the face when he tried to interfere while agents were arresting an undocumented immigrant in Pico Rivera on June 17, 2025, federal officials said. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Garcia)

Overview

  • Adrian Martinez, a 20-year-old Walmart employee, was detained on June 17 in Pico Rivera when Border Patrol agents carried out an operation at the shopping center.
  • U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli has accused Martinez of punching an agent in the face, leading to federal interference charges even though no formal charging date has been announced.
  • Surveillance video released June 19 captures agents chasing Martinez and pushing him to the ground, which his family says proves he did not initiate physical contact.
  • Martinez is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles and his relatives have been unable to visit or speak with him since his arrest.
  • Residents in Pico Rivera have organized a protest calling for Martinez’s release and launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover his legal expenses.