The person at the center of this case
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building
Violent Crime · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
RONALD SCOTT WATSON
Justice for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Watson may have changed his appearance and could be dressing in women's clothing—what recent sightings or surveillance footage might confirm his current whereabouts?
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location
Lead #2What connections does Watson have to Portland, Oregon, and how frequently does he travel between Portland and Atlanta?
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evidence
Lead #3What specific evidence linked Watson to the group that attacked the ICE building, and are there surveillance images or witness statements identifying him at the scene?
On July 25, 2020, Ronald Scott Watson allegedly participated in an attack on the ICE building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, where masked individuals caused over $78,000 in damage using rocks, cinder blocks, Molotov cocktails, and other incendiary devices. Watson, a convicted felon, was identified as part of the group and a federal arrest warrant was issued in July 2025. He has ties to Portland, Oregon and Atlanta, Georgia, and may have altered his appearance.
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United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia; FBI
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Source Narrative
Maliciously Damage, and Attempt to Damage, by Means of Fire or an Explosive, a Building and Other Personal and Real Property, in Whole or in Part Owned and Possessed by, and Leased to, the United States Caution: Ronald Scott Watson, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the attack on the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) building located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, during the summer of 2020. On July 25, 2020, shortly before midnight, a crowd gathered at the Atlanta ICE building and protested outside a fenced area.
At the same time, several masked individuals wearing dark clothing breached the fences and vandalized the building. The rioters used rocks, cinder blocks, modified fireworks, Molotov cocktails, lighter fluid bottles, and other materials to cause more than $78,000 in damage.
Watson has been identified as allegedly being part of this group. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Watson on July 23, 2025, in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, after he was charged with Maliciously Damage, and Attempt to Damage, by Means of Fire or an Explosive, a Building and Other Personal and Real Property, in Whole or in Part Owned and Possessed by, and Leased to, the United States.
Remarks: Watson has ties to Portland, Oregon, and Atlanta, Georgia. He may have changed his appearance and may be dressing in women’s clothing.
Timeline of Events
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2020-07-25
Before midnightICE Building Attack
Masked individuals breached fences and vandalized the ICE building using rocks, cinder blocks, modified fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and lighter fluid, causing over $78,000 in damage during a protest.
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2025-07-23
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Ronald Scott Watson was charged with maliciously damaging and attempting to damage a federal building by means of fire or explosive.
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Incident:July 25, 2020 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2020 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case