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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Los Angeles County firefighter dies while on duty
A Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighter-paramedic died on Friday, according to county officials. They identified the firefighter as Jerry W. Guzman. His cause of death has not been revealed. "It is with a heavy heart that the #LACoFD share the active-duty death of FFPM Jerry W. Guzman," said a post on X from the department. Guzman was assigned to Fire Station 32 in Azusa. He served with LACoFD for 23 years, department officials said. "We extend our deepest prayers & condolences to the Guzman family," said the post. No further information was provided.
CBS News
09-08-2025
- CBS News
LA County Fire captain charged with making false disability claim
A Los Angeles County Fire Department captain was charged with making a false disability claim to insurance for an injury that allegedly did not happen while he was at work, prosecutors said on Friday. Thomas Merryman, 45, was charged with one count of felony insurance fraud, one felony count of false personation and two felony counts of forgery, according to a news release from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. Merryman is accused of fraudulently claiming long-term disability benefits by submitting forged paperwork from a physician and another LACoFD captain to the Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, according to the DA's Office. They say that he defrauded the company of more than $25,000. "Fake disability claims will not be tolerated under my watch, especially by first responders charged with keeping our county safe," said a statement from District Attorney Nathan Hochman. "False healthcare claims raise insurance premiums and make it more difficult for people with legitimate work injuries to claim benefits. My message to public servants who abuse the system is clear: We are watching you. Prosecutors and investigators in my office are working closely with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and other agencies to root out fraud." If convicted as charged, Merryman faces up to five years in state prison. He is scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 9 in downtown Los Angeles. CBS News Los Angeles has reached out to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials for comment on the matter but have not yet heard back.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Search underway for man after kayak overturns on Castaic Lake
First responders are searching for a man in Castaic Lake after strong winds reportedly capsized a kayak that sent two people into the water, authorities confirmed to KTLA. Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the area after receiving reports of the incident in the lake's lower lagoon area. Lifeguards at the lake were able to quickly pull the woman, who was wearing a lifejacket, out of the water to safety, but her companion, who was riding alongside her kayak, remains missing. In footage of the incident posted to the Citizen App, onlookers, as well as first responders, can be seen scanning the lake as rescue crews conducted their search. Dive teams have reportedly been deployed, and the search remains ongoing, though nightfall was expected to significantly complicate rescue efforts. Woman, 64, in U.S. legally for 50 years detained by ICE for 3 months The capsized kayak could be seen floating in an area densely packed with reeds and other plant life. A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department helicopter was also circling the lake, looking for signs of the missing man. Authorities have not identified the rescued woman or the missing man. This story will be updated when additional details become available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
