LA wildfire heads toward Brentwood, looting begins | FOX 5 News
With much of the Palisades destroyed, new wildfire flames are headed towards the Brentwood community of California. Several … source
Newsom calls for looting to be a felony in evacuation zones amid LA inferno
First appearance on Fox: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking to make looting a fire evacuation zone a felony after Southern California prosecutors asked him to impose harsher penalties this week, Fox News reported. This was learned exclusively from News Digital. “Preying on the most vulnerable is a despicable act, and these criminals are among […]
FACT CHECK: No, This Video Does Not Show People Looting During Los Angeles Wildfires
video Shared by X A video purportedly shows people looting the homes of people affected by wildfires in Los Angeles, California. Oh, look, Kamala Harris voters are looting the homes of California fire victims!Inhuman monster! pic.twitter.com/gMFbycOl9F — Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) January 9, 2025 Verdict: False The video caption is incorrect. In fact, it shows people […]
10 charged with looting, arson related to wildfires
A man accused of arson and a group of looters who targeted homes in evacuation zones have been indicted as wildfires rage in Los Angeles County, authorities announced Monday. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hockman said at a news conference that charges were filed against a group of people accused of home looting in […]
Los Angeles burglary suspect dresses as firefighter, 29 looting arrests so far
About 29 people have been arrested so far in Los Angeles in connection with criminal activity related to the ongoing wildfires, including a robbery suspect who allegedly tried to disguise himself as a firefighter, authorities said Sunday. . Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said 25 of those arrested were in the Eaton Fire area, […]
Looting Statute Lacks Teeth of Theft, Burglary Statutes, But We’ll Charge to Fullest Extent
On Friday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's “The Record,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hockman vowed to punish looters to the fullest extent of the law in the wake of the California fires, but not in 2016. He said the plunder law imposed by the state of emergency declared in 2017 does not apply. While […]
Nat’l Guard hits ground in LA, curfew enacted to try to help curb ‘despicable’ looting
National Guard troops descended on California on Friday to help restore law and order amid “despicable” looting in some areas, at least 20 arrests and strict curfews did. Guards were seen patrolling the streets and assisting residents in areas affected by the devastating blaze, the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. “The Los Angeles […]
National Guard Deployed to Protect Los Angeles Fire Zones from Looting
The city of Los Angeles called in the California National Guard on Thursday as out-of-control wildfires continue to ravage the metropolitan area. Its forces are tasked with preventing looting and possible civil unrest, as well as assisting first responders in carrying out their missions. As reported by Breitbart News, the wildfires that have ravaged large […]
LA officials warn against looting amid fires, say 20 arrested so far
Los Angeles authorities on Wednesday warned against looting as deadly wildfires raged in the area. “During this emergency, we have all seen individuals targeting vulnerable communities with home burglaries and looting,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Berger. during a press conference in the morning. “This is completely unacceptable,” she added. “You'll […]
Police: At Least 20 Arrested For Suspected Looting Amid Catastrophic L.A. County Wildfires
A man climbs a fence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 7, 2025. Fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, the Palisades Fire has grown to more than 2,900 acres and 30,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, while a second fire is burning near Eaton Canyon. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty […]