Anti-ICE career criminal accused of tossing molotov cocktails at Los Angeles federal building

A dimwitted career criminal hurled Molotov cocktails at agents guarding a federal immigration facility in Los Angeles while shouting anti-ICE comments from the sidewalk outside the building — but neglected to ignite the bottles first.

Jose Francisco Jovel, 54, who has a criminal history spanning nearly four decades, was arrested after the incident at the Los Angeles Federal Building Monday, and continued spewing anti-ICE sentiment, including that he wanted to blow up the building and “spray down” all of the officers.

“This was a clear and deliberate attack on federal law enforcement, and it is emblematic of the constant attacks these brave men and women endure day in and day out as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, rapists, and gang members,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin in a Homeland Security statement.

He had several other Molotov cocktails in his possession, as well as four knives and a Leatherman multi-tool, authorities said. Because the bottles were not lit, they never caught fire, and there were no injuries or damage to federal property.

Jovel’s past crimes include an attempted murder charge in 1987, an armed robbery charge in 1991 and a charge of annoying or molesting a victim under 18 in 2007.

Jovel is also suspected of igniting a fire at his own Koreatown apartment, the Los Angeles Times reported.

ICE agents have faced an unprecedented 1,150% uptick in assaults and a staggering 8,000% increase in death threats since the Trump administration launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration.

“Our officers are facing mass assaults, vehicles used as weapons against them, and even targeted shootings. These attacks are the consequences of hateful and un-American rhetoric by sanctuary politicians, activists, and the media who smear our officers with misinformation and false narratives. Secretary Noem has been clear: anyone who assaults law enforcement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” McLaughlin added.

Jovel is likely to face arson and explosives-related charges in the botched attack.