At a news conference on Sunday, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said 25 people have been arrested in the Eaton Fire area and four people in the Palisades Fire area. In response to the increase in arrests, Luna has requested additional assistance from the National Guard.
Luna said a man suspected of burglary was wearing firefighter gear when he was arrested in the Malibu area.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has requested additional assistance from the National Guard in fire-affected zones. KCAL NewsSunday afternoon, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office confirmed an additional 1,000 service members would be deployed to the Los Angeles area.
About 400 members from the National Guard are currently in the region, Luna said. He added they are committed to providing security in evacuated areas to deter individuals from taking advantage of the homes and properties of people who have been affected. Members have been assisting the sheriff's department, the Los Angeles Police Department, the California Highway Patrol and several other local police departments.
Luna made it clear that local and state attorneys are "eager" to prosecute anyone who is benefitting from residents during burglaries or online scams.
Any person found in violation of the curfew could face a misdemeanor charge that is punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.
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