Women Convicted of Stalking ICE Officer, Face Prison Time

Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown found guilty of stalking an ICE officer and livestreaming the incident.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:52am

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Two women, Cynthia Raygoza and Ashleigh Brown, have been convicted of stalking an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Los Angeles in August 2025. The women livestreamed the incident on social media, revealing the officer's home address and urging others to harass the officer's family. The officer was forced to relocate his wife and two young sons as a result of the stalking and doxxing. Raygoza and Brown now face up to five years in federal prison for their actions.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing issue of individuals targeting and harassing federal law enforcement officers and their families, which can have serious consequences for public safety and the ability of officers to carry out their duties. It also raises concerns about the use of social media to incite harassment and the need to protect the privacy and security of federal agents.

The details

According to the Justice Department, Raygoza and Brown were found guilty of one count of stalking an ICE officer on August 28, 2025. The women were livestreaming on Instagram while following the officer to his home, revealing his address and telling viewers to 'come harass' his family. Raygoza also threatened to 'pop' the officer, which is understood to mean shoot him. After the incident, the officer had to relocate his wife and two young sons to another county as several masked individuals appeared outside his home.

  • On August 28, 2025, Raygoza and Brown stalked the ICE officer to his home and livestreamed the incident.
  • On March 2, 2026, Raygoza and Brown were found guilty of one count of stalking.
  • Sentencing for Raygoza and Brown is scheduled for June 8, 2026.

The players

Cynthia Raygoza

A 38-year-old woman from Riverside, California, who was found guilty of stalking an ICE officer.

Ashleigh Brown

A 38-year-old woman from Aurora, Colorado, who was found guilty of stalking an ICE officer.

Andre Quinones

The acting Field Office Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Los Angeles, who issued a statement following the verdict.

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What they’re saying

“Stalking and intimidation of our personnel and their families crosses a line. This verdict sends a clear message that such criminal behavior will not be tolerated. We remain committed to protecting our officers and ensuring their safety both on and off duty.”

— Andre Quinones, ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Los Angeles acting Field Office Director

What’s next

Raygoza and Brown are scheduled to be sentenced on June 8, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing issue of individuals targeting and harassing federal law enforcement officers and their families, which can have serious consequences for public safety and the ability of officers to carry out their duties. It also raises concerns about the use of social media to incite harassment and the need to protect the privacy and security of federal agents.