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Felon Waving Mexican Flag Arrested After Threatening Fight at No Kings Protest in HB

 

by: Corbin Carson PAO
Published: June 16, 2025

 

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...On Saturday, June 15, 2025, Huntington Beach Police arrested a felon at the No Kings protest for threatening to knock someone out in the middle of the street while waving a Mexican flag and carrying a loaded handgun.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers in the area of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway monitoring the demonstration observed a male subject, later identified as Eduardo Pineda (03/13/2000), actively shouting at a pedestrian and challenging him to a fight.

The confrontation occurred just a few blocks from the pier.Upon contact, officers learned that Pineda had active warrants for his arrest related to previous charges of battery and vandalism. During a search incident to arrest, officers located a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband.Further investigation revealed Pineda is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms.

Pineda was booked for:
• Felon in possession of a loaded firearm
• Challenging another person to fight in public
• Outstanding warrants (battery and vandalism)

HBPD remains committed to facilitating peaceful public demonstrations while taking action against any unlawful or threatening behavior.

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