3 From Chattanooga Arrested For Looting In Tornado-Ravaged Area Near Birmingham

  • Saturday, January 30, 2021

Three people from Chattanooga are facing charges of looting in the tornado-ravaged area near Birmingham, Ala.

Arrested for third-degree burglary at Fultondale, Ala., were Ignacio Villa Ramirez and Josue Villa, both 21, and a juvenile.

Police said they were pretending to be helping tornado victims, but were caught by police taking items.

After the incident, a curfew was put into place along with extra patrols. 

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