Oregon Couple Charged with Firefighter Impersonation During Wildfire Evacuation
Dustin and Jennifer Nehl, an Oregon couple, were arrested and charged with impersonating firefighters after attempting to enter a Los Angeles wildfire evacuation zone in a firetruck purchased at auction. They wore fake firefighter gear, including Cal Fire shirts and a helmet, and possessed radios, falsely claiming affiliation with a non-existent Oregon fire department. Authorities seized the vehicle and noted Dustin Nehl’s prior Oregon criminal record involving arson and criminal mischief. Both face up to six months in jail if convicted.
John Q. Hosedrinker