Police say that off-duty Border Patrol agent Isaiah Anthony Hodgson was charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after an incident at a Long Beach restaurant, but he has since died of an overdose.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on July 7, 2025, at the Yard House restaurant in Shoreline Village, Long Beach.
Initial Events: An intoxicated Hodgson, 29, allegedly entered the women’s restroom, where a female customer saw he had a handgun and an ammunition magazine. The woman alerted restaurant staff, who asked Hodgson to leave due to the restaurant’s no-firearms policy.
Police Confrontation: Long Beach police officers responded to the scene after a security guard called 911. Officers found Hodgson in the parking lot and attempted to detain him, but he was uncooperative and a physical struggle ensued.
Arrest: Hodgson was eventually subdued with a stun gun and handcuffed. One police officer sustained a minor injury during the scuffle.
Charges and Aftermath
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office charged Hodgson with:
Three felony counts of resisting an executive officer.
One felony count of battery with injury on a peace officer.
Several misdemeanor counts related to carrying a loaded firearm in public.
Hodgson pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was released on the condition that he not possess firearms and attend alcohol counseling.
Death
Approximately a month after his arrest, on August 22, 2025, Hodgson was found dead at his parents’ home in Hemet, Riverside County. An attorney for Hodgson later revealed to a judge that he died of an overdose. His pending criminal charges are expected to be dismissed following his death.