In yet another chapter of modern-day lawlessness, a suspect linked to the viral anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles has been caught and arrested. This incident, which was filled with chaos and destruction, has once again highlighted a disturbing trend where rules and respect for authority are all but ignored. The 39-year-old from Compton, now officially nabbed by the authorities, was allegedly seen pelting federal vehicles with rocks, injuring a federal agent in the process.

The footage from the scene is a grim reminder of the world’s craziness nowadays. With bricks shattering SUV windows and chunks of cement raining down, it’s like those action movies, minus the hero who swoops in to save the day. It’s disturbing to see how this individual thought it was perfectly acceptable to act as though he was auditioning for a role in a dystopian film, except this was real life. His actions were bold, reckless, and, frankly, embarrassing displays of bravado in the name of lawlessness.

Now, you would think that causing such mayhem, he would be a little stealthy, right? Not quite. The suspect didn’t just stop at committing the crime; he decided to document it. Yes, in the digital age, where everything one does must be showcased, he posted videos of his attack on TikTok. One would think he earned an audacity award. Luckily, this act of vanity backfired, helping the authorities swiftly track him down with his digital footprints leading the way.

After the F.B.I. got involved, thanks to his place on the most-wanted list, and with help from our neighbors in Mexico, he was handed over to the Border Patrol. The ride from the across-the-border to the U.S. was likely sobering for him, though his former smugness had vanished by the time he was seen handcuffed in the patrol vehicle. It’s amusing to think that the very momentum he rode with arrogance and self-adulation led to his capture.

But the story doesn’t end with him. There are still others involved in this riot, those other rock throwers who perhaps think they’ve dipped under the radar. However, if this incident has taught us anything, it’s that law enforcement hasn’t been deterred one bit. They keep working tirelessly despite the widespread attempts to undermine them. For anyone thinking antics like those during the anti-ICE riots could intimidate officers or disrupt their work, they might want to think again.