A Southern California man has been charged for allegedly impersonating a firefighter after officials found a fire truck and other first responder gear at his home, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.

The man was also accused of targeting an aircraft with a laser, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

The former owner of a Santa Monica hotel has been charged with 28 felony counts after allegedly impersonating a high-ranking firefighter from the fictitious Santa Muerte Fire Department. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office wrote in a court motion that suspect Steve Farzam used the fabricated role to obtain government-issued exempt license plates,