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Los Angeles County is facing an increase in arrests as wildfires ravage the region. Among those arrested was a man disguised as a firefighter while committing a burglary.
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Arrests Related to Looting
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna stated that at least 29 arrests occurred over the weekend. The arrests primarily involved looting in fire-affected areas. Among the suspects, one man was caught in a firefighter’s outfit while burglarizing a home. Sheriff Luna highlighted the deceptive approach used by the suspect to commit the crime.
Authorities reported two arrests near Vice President Kamala Harris’s residence in Brentwood. The arrests were made early Saturday morning, related to individuals violating curfew orders. Earlier in the week, an aide to the Vice President confirmed that Harris’s neighborhood was under an evacuation order. Harris and her family were not present at the residence during this period.
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Among the 29 arrests, 25 occurred in the Eaton Fire area. The Palisades Fire region accounted for four additional arrests. The authorities confirmed these were primarily for looting incidents. Sheriff Luna mentioned the use of deceptive
