Woman accused of looting Palisades Fire area wearing “Palisades Strong” shirt
The woman was arrested and wore a T-shirt recording a sarcastic statement after police accused her of looting her home in the Palisade fire area. The Southern Division of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) shared images in the recent X of Karen Massey's arrest. On February 21, officers were called to a residence in Pallisard, […]
Dozens arrested for looting in fire-ravaged neighborhoods
Fox News’ Griff Jenkins reports the latest on the arrests from Malibu, California. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman also … source
Looting in Fires Has Likely Been Underestimated
Law enforcement has arrested dozens of suspected looters in areas affected by the Altadena and Palisades fires, but new Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman says the looting has been underestimated. He said it was highly likely. Hochman spoke to Breitbart News Monday after meeting with firefighters at the Malibu base camp in Zuma Beach, […]
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 […]