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.
Northern California fire truck may have been used by Oregon couple allegedly impersonating firefighters at L.A. wildfires
An Oregon couple went to the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles with a fire truck that may have been previously used by a Northern California fire department before it was decommissioned and auctioned
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.
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.
L.A. deputies arrest Oregon pair, accused of posing as firefighters during California wildfire
Two Oregon residents were arrested Saturday after authorities caught them attempting to enter a Palisades Fire evacuation zone while impersonating firefighters. Dustin Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44,
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.
Police: Oregon pair posed as firefighters during California wildfire
Los Angeles deputies arrest Oregonians in fake fire truck claiming to be firefighters; suspect had prior arson conviction.
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 with bogus truck arrested near LA wildfires
Trained, professional firefighters like those battling the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires are vital to saving lives and mitigating disasters—but firefighter impersonators? Not so much. Even if they own their very own fire truck.
Oregonians accused of impersonating firefighters known to local district
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies arrested two Scio residents for impersonating firefighters. according to a joint media release from the
Arsonist Caught With Fake Firetruck At California Wildfire
We know some people own retired firetrucks for fun, but a married couple used one to try impersonating firefighters in Los Angeles recently. It’s a bizarre tale for sure, but the real twist is the husband is a convicted arsonist.
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