Federal action touches county leaders and regional airport
Federal Bureau of Investigation agents on Tuesday executed court‑sealed search warrants at multiple locations linked to San Bernardino County officials, a civil litigator and a media executive, including a site at Ontario International Airport.
Addresses raided included a residence affiliated with Ontario Councilman Alan Wapner, the Chino Hills district office of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman, and the home of civil litigation attorney Frank Lizarraga, a former general counsel for the Southern California Association of Governments and long‑time Ontario planning commissioner. Warrants also were served at a business and a residence in West Covina associated with James Su, founder and president of EDI Media Inc.
Officials, airport and company respond cautiously
An FBI spokesperson, Laura Eimiller, confirmed the raids but said the warrants are sealed by the court and declined to provide details on the investigation. She also said no arrests were made.
“We are aware of an investigation being conducted by federal authorities. Because this is an active investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further while that process is underway,”
Those remarks were provided by Steve Lambert, a spokesperson for Ontario International Airport, when asked about the search at a facility there. The airport said it would continue to cooperate as appropriate.
County officials have not released additional information. San Bernardino County spokesperson Jann [last name not provided in available reporting] acknowledged awareness of the federal activity but deferred to law enforcement on specifics.
Who was affected
The searches touched public figures and a high‑profile media executive whose company, EDI Media, describes itself as the largest Chinese American multimedia company in the U.S. on its website. Reported locations include:
- Residence affiliated with Ontario City Councilman Alan Wapner
- Chino Hills district office of San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman
- Residence linked to attorney Frank Lizarraga, former SCAG general counsel and Ontario planning commissioner
- Business and residence in West Covina tied to James Su, founder and president of EDI Media Inc.
- Location at Ontario International Airport
What is known and what is not
The publicly reported facts are limited: warrants were served at the named sites, the warrants are sealed, and there have been no reported arrests. Media photos show agents removing items from a West Covina home. The FBI and the individuals subject to the searches have not commented beyond confirming the warrants or noting they could not provide further information because the matter is active.
| Item | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Agency executing warrants | Federal Bureau of Investigation |
| Locations reported | Ontario airport, residences and offices in Chino Hills, Ontario and West Covina |
| Subjects identified | Alan Wapner, Curt Hagman, Frank Lizarraga, James Su |
| Warrants status | Sealed by the court |
| Arrests | No arrests reported |
Local consequences and next steps
The involvement of two elected officials and an airport authority board member has immediate local implications. Supervisor Hagman represents the county’s Fourth District and also serves as vice president of the Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, according to airport records. Public confidence in county governance and airport operations is likely to be tested while the investigation remains under seal.
Because the warrants are sealed, the timeline for further disclosures rests with federal prosecutors or the FBI. Local government offices and the airport said they will cooperate. The names reported and the locations searched mean residents will expect clear public answers as soon as the legal constraints allow.
News organizations and local officials have not reported any connection among the people and sites beyond the fact searches were carried out at each. Journalists and residents seeking updates should monitor official releases from the FBI and statements from the San Bernardino County offices and Ontario International Airport.
More details may emerge if federal authorities unseal documents, bring charges or make public filings describing the basis for the warrants.
