Matthew R. Molsen United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska
Matthew R. Molsen United States Attorney for the District of Nebraska | U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced charges against Eulisis P. Martin, a 20-year-old from Grand Island, Nebraska. Martin faces one count of attempting malicious damage to federal property using explosive materials. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence ranging from five to ten years, a fine up to $250,000, supervised release for up to three years, and a special assessment of $100.
The charges stem from an incident on June 9, 2025, where Martin allegedly used a Molotov cocktail near a federal building in Grand Island that houses Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He is also linked to graffiti on the building that read "Kill ICE."
On June 14, while aware of the vandalism at the HSI building, a Grand Island Police officer noticed someone in dark clothing running along the fence of the building. Further investigation revealed government vehicles with slashed tires.
Authorities identified Martin's vehicle near the scene during both incidents. Inside his vehicle were items including a dark brown coat and protest-style sign. Open-source information connected Martin's phone number to locations near the HSI building on June 9 and June 14. Surveillance indicated that Martin was aware he was under investigation and attempted to dispose of his vehicle by moving it to a rural area.
Martin made his initial court appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline M. DeLuca in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 18, 2025.
Eugene Kowel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Omaha Field Office stated: “The FBI and our partners will aggressively pursue, identify, and apprehend anyone who maliciously attempts to damage federal property.” He emphasized respect for peaceful First Amendment activities but warned against violence or criminal activity.
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods added: “The United States Attorney’s Office vows that violence...against federal law enforcement officers...will not be tolerated in Nebraska.”
The case is being investigated by multiple agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Grand Island Police Department.
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