For Immediate Release

Breaking News

October 28, 2026

San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office Provides Update On Ongoing Investigation

This morning, the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigations Political Corruption Unit detained Stockton City Councilmember Brando Villapudua for an investigation and service of search warrants. He was subsequently released without any charges.

As this investigation is ongoing, we are unable to share additional information or provide further comment at this time.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigations at (209) 468-2400.

Ron Freitas

District Attorney, San Joaquin County

— Protecting Our Community Since 1850

Contacts

Rosie Calderon

Public Information Officer

Phone
(209) 561-8516

Email
rosie.calderon@sjcda.org

Erin Haight

Public Information Officer

Phone
(209) 414-9057

Email
erin.haight@sjcda.org