Grand Island man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail near ICE building

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man tried to damage a federal building in Grand Island with a Molotov cocktail, authorities say.

Eulisis Martin, 20, made his first court appearance Wednesday.

The Grand Island man is charged with attempting malicious damage to a federal property using explosive materials.

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On June 9, authorities said Martin used a Molotov cocktail near a building that houses Homeland Security Investigations and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Investigators said they also linked him to a spray-painted “Kill ICE” sign on the building.

A few days later, on June 14, a Grand Island Police officer saw someone running along the building’s fences.

Police found government vehicles with slashed tires, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Nebraska.

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Prosecutors said Martin’s vehicle was near the building on June 9 and June 14.

Authorities said they also traced his cellphone to the area on both of the days in question.

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