Two individuals from Oregon have been arrested for reportedly impersonating firefighters and utilizing an illegitimate hearth truck within the Palisades Fireplace evacuation zone, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division introduced Sunday.
Based on LASD, Los Angeles Law enforcement officials patrolling the realm on Saturday observed a fireplace truck that “didn’t look like professional”.
Sheriff deputies then made contact with the people within the hearth truck as they tried to enter an evacuation zone. The occupants claimed to be from “Roaring River Fireplace Division” in Oregon, an company deputies mentioned was not professional.
Deputies additionally observed that the people have been each sporting turnout gear and CAL Fireplace t-shirts. Additionally they had helmets and radios of their possession.
Each suspects, Dustin Nehl, 31, and Jennifer Nehl, 44, have been arrested for impersonating a firefighter and coming into an evacuation zone. The truck, which was bought at an public sale, was additionally impounded.
Dustin Nehl has a prison historical past in Oregon for prison mischief and arson.
The case will probably be introduced to the Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace for submitting consideration on Tuesday.
Anybody with details about this case is requested to contact the Main Crimes Bureau at 562-946-7853. For those who desire to stay nameless, you might name “L.A. Crime Stoppers” at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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