Alleged private investigator use against a council member
Hesperia
Summary
Resident Rihanna Navarez alleged the Parks and Recreation District hired a private investigator to look into Council Member Ochoa. Gregg and Bennington said the parks district is a separate agency and pushed back on the claim.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; speaker questioned spending on a private investigator.
Clarity on the matter would benefit public records requesters and the council member accused.
The council member named and residents awaiting records responses, if allegations are true.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — September 1, 2026
A local commentator accused Council Member Gregg of circulating unverified allegations about Council Member Ochoa, possibly sourced from sealed family court records. Ochoa acknowledged his past conviction and clemency, said his mother had been doxed, and asked for an investigation; the council agreed to take it up with the city manager, possibly in closed session.
City Council — January 20, 2026
Resident Rihanna Navarez alleged the Parks and Recreation District hired a private investigator to look into Council Member Ochoa. Gregg and Bennington said the parks district is a separate agency and pushed back on the claim.
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