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Man sentenced to prison for throwing rocks, burning debris at CHP from overpass
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jonathan Lloyd , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on June 8, 2025, at the Main Street overpass above the 101 Freeway.
A 42-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his actions during protests in downtown Los Angeles . He was involved in throwing rocks and burning debris at California Highway Patrol officers under a freeway overpass. The incident occurred on June 8, 2025, at the Main Street overpass above the 101 Freeway.
The man, Ismael Vega, received a sentence of 37 months in federal prison as part of a plea agreement. The altercation involved a group throwing objects at CHP officers and their vehicles. Further details about the incident and sentencing are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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