In the aftermath of devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, looters have taken advantage of evacuated neighborhoods, with crimes ranging from theft to impersonating firefighters. On The Ingraham Angle, former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joined Laura to discuss the alarming situation and offer insights into combating the looting crisis.
National Guard and Law Enforcement’s Role
Villanueva emphasized the critical need for more robust enforcement efforts to protect evacuated neighborhoods. “Getting the National Guard involved to free up the checkpoints in the perimeters around the evacuation zones is one thing,” he stated. He also highlighted the importance of active patrols and traffic stops to deter looters and apprehend suspects. “Doing that enforcement activity…you’re going to start discovering all these looters,” he explained.…