Adam Palermo was taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol in connection to throwing rocks at officers and vehicles in Los Angeles. Authorities say that Palermo lit an object

A 39-year-old Los Angeles man suspected of throwing rocks and a flaming object at California Highway Patrol officers and vehicles on the 101 freeway during a demonstration in downtown Los Angeles earlier this week has been arrested, the CHP announced.

Thousands of protesters blocked the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles. Videos show thousands walking on the freeway as officers work to clear the area.