LA County Sheriff: 20 arrested for looting in areas devastated by fires
Twenty people have been arrested in the various Los Angeles-area fire zones for allegedly looting in the ravaged areas, authorities said today as they vowed to crack down on any criminal activity tied to the disaster and step up enforcement with a curfew and deployment of the California National Guard.
LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far
Los Angeles officials on Wednesday warned against looting amid deadly wildfires raging in the area. “In the midst of the emergency, we’ve all seen individuals who are targeting vulnerable
LA County Sheriff announces arrests of 20 looters
County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of 20 people for looting in the wildfire evacuation zones. Jan. 9, 2025.
2 looters arrested in wildfire evacuation zone, LA County Sheriff says
Multiple wildfires tore through Los Angeles County with devastating force Wednesday, killing at least 2 people and destroying more than 1,000 structures as thousands remain under evacuation orders.
20 suspected looters arrested in Southern California fire zones
If you are in one of these areas and you do not belong there, you are going to be subject to arrest,” Sheriff Robert Luna said.
At Least 20 Arrested on Looting Accusations During California Wildfires: 'Zero Tolerance'
I promise you, you will be held accountable,” Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger said at a press conference Thursday
Nearly 20 suspected looters arrested around Los Angeles fires, sheriff says
Los Angeles police said they arrested up to 20 suspected looters around properties evacuated due to the fires. At a Thursday press conference, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna outlined the security efforts around the fires,
20 people arrested for looting in Los Angeles area wildfire zones
At least 20 people have been arrested for looting in the wildfire evacuation zones in metro Los Angeles this week, authorities revealed on Thursday. “Twenty individuals chose to go into our areas and deprive these poor people who have been through so much of their property,
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