Eulisis P. Martin, a 20-year-old resident of Grand Island, Nebraska, has been charged with attempting to damage federal property using explosive materials. The charge was announced by United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods on June 16, 2025. If convicted, Martin faces 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 fee of $100.
The allegations against Martin involve the use of a Molotov cocktail near a federal building in Grand Island that houses Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This incident occurred on June 9, 2025. Additionally, Martin is accused of spray-painting “Kill ICE” on the same building.
A patrol officer from the Grand Island Police observed an individual wearing dark clothing running along the fence of the HSI building on June 14. Following this observation, officers found government vehicles with slashed tires nearby.
Law enforcement identified Martin’s vehicle in the vicinity during both incidents—the vandalism and the Molotov cocktail event. Upon inspecting his vehicle, authorities discovered items including a dark brown coat, several gloves, a protest-style sign, and bags resembling tactical gear. Further investigation using open-source information connected Martin’s cellphone location to the area during both events.
Martin was taken into custody on June 16 and made his initial court appearance before United States Magistrate Judge Jacqueline M. DeLuca in Lincoln on June 18.
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 that while peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights is respected and protected; violence or criminal activity will not be tolerated.
United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods remarked: “The United States Attorney’s Office vows that violence…against federal law enforcement officers…will not be tolerated in Nebraska.”
The investigation involves collaboration between multiple agencies including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Protective Service (FPS), Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), and Grand Island Police Department (GIPD).
