Couple posing as Oregon firefighters in the Palisades area arrested for impersonation
The alleged suspects, identified as a 31-year-old man and a 44-year-old woman, wore turnout gear and had helmets and radios, officials said.
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Two Oregon residents arrested for impersonating firefighters in Palisades Fire evacuation zone
Deputies say that the two claimed to be members of the "Roaring River Fire Department" in Oregon and that the firetruck they were driving was purchased through an auction.
Man, woman from Oregon charged for impersonating firefighters in Palisades Fire zone, officials say
A man and a woman from Oregon have been charged after they allegedly bought a fire truck at auction, dressed up like firefighters and illegally entered the Palisades Fire zone.
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2 people arrested with fire truck while impersonating firefighters at LA wildfires: Police
Two people from Oregon were arrested for posing as firefighters in the Pacific Palisades area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. A Los Angeles Police Department unit was patrolling through the evacuation zones on Saturday,
Oregon couple pretending to be firefighters arrested near Los Angeles wildfires
The couple was found in an older model fire truck with the name "Roaring River Fire" painted on the front. The department, according to Oregon authorities, does not exist.
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Couple with fake fire truck busted for impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire in Los Angeles: sheriff
Los Angeles authorities arrested a couple and impounded their fake fire truck after they were allegedly caught impersonating firefighters near the Palisades Fire. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.) Officials said the two occupants were also wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts under the turnout gear, and had helmets and radios.
Fake firefighters arrested while driving fire truck: Police
Two people from Oregon were arrested for posing as firefighters in the Pacific Palisades area, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Oregon couple accused of impersonating firefighters near Palisades Fire
The Los Angles County Sheriff's Department said the couple were wearing CAL-Fire T-shirts under their gear, which included helmets and radios.
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