Authorities have made nearly 100 arrests in connection with the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, including charges of burglary, looting, vandalism, and curfew violations. The arrests stem from both the Palisades and Eaton fire zones, with the Santa Monica Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and Los Angeles Police Department all reporting multiple arrests. Arrests include individuals impersonating firefighters, setting small fires, violating curfew, and looting homes of evacuees.
Authorities said nearly 100 fire-related arrests have been made - including two additional arson arrests - since the start of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area on Jan. 7.The 97 arrests include charges of burglary, looting, vandalism, and curfew violations in the Palisades and Eaton fire zones.According to the Santa Monica Police Department, they have arrested 40 suspects, while the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is reporting 39 arrests.
SUGGESTED: 2nd person arrested for impersonating firefighter in Palisades Fire zoneLos Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell said officers responded at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to Glenoaks and Van Nuys boulevards, where a resident had detained a suspect who allegedly set fire to a tree. The resident was able to douse the fire and call police. When officers arrived, the suspect admitted setting the fire, saying "he liked the smell of burning leaves," McDonnell said.
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