LA Wildfire Looters Arrested in Stolen Fire Truck
Two individuals were recently apprehended by Los Angeles police, their arrest a stark culmination of a brazen scheme involving a fire truck and the impersonation of firefighters amidst the devastating wildfires. The sheer audacity of their actions is astounding. The cost involved in orchestrating this elaborate scam is truly eye-opening, likely encompassing a significant investment—estimates range from $30,000 to $50,000—for the purchase of a firetruck, plus additional expenses for fuel and the lengthy drive to Los Angeles. This raises the obvious question: was the potential return on investment from looting the remnants of burned-out buildings truly worth this substantial outlay?
The investigation revealed a crucial detail: the “Roaring River Fire Department,” which the suspects purported to represent, was entirely fictitious.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood