NEW: College Professor Arrested For Assaulting Agents During Anti-ICE Riot

A California professor has been arrested for allegedly assaulting U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) agents during a massive raid on a cannabis farm in Ventura County last week.

The raid, which went down as one of the largest of its kind in U.S. history, led to the arrest of 350 illegal aliens. A number of those arrested had serious criminal records, including convictions for rape, attempted murder and more.

Investigators also rescued 14 children from the sprawling farm in Camarillo, California.

As the raid was ongoing, a sizable crowd of anti-ICE extremists attempted to block federal agents from leaving the seen. They proceeded to clash with agents and could be seen pelting rocks at ICE vehicles, while at least one rioter fired a handgun.

On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Los Angeles Bill Essayli confirmed the arrest of Jonathan Anthony Caravello, a math professor at California State University Channel Islands. Essayli was responding to a local report on Caravello’s arrest, which quotes a social media post from the California Faculty Association (CFA) labor union accusing agents of “kidnapping” Caravello.

“Professor Jonathan Caravello was not ‘kidnapped’ by federal agents,’” Essayli wrote. “He was arrested for throwing a tear gas canister at law enforcement.” The university professor is facing charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding a federal officer, a felony.

Caravello made an initial court appearance Monday and was released after posting a $15,000 bond.

Caravello was seen on officer-worn bodycamera footage attempting to kick a canister before picking it up and throwing it overhand back at agents, according to a federal affidavit cited by Ojai Valley News. The affidavit further states that Caravello clashed with officers and attempted to tackle a Border Patrol agent during the riot.

California State University Channel Islands released a statement in support of Caravello. 

“At this time, it is our understanding that Professor Caravello was peacefully participating in a protest—an act protected under the First Amendment and a right guaranteed to all Americans,” the university wrote. “If confirmed, we stand with elected officials and community leaders calling for his immediate release.”