LA Councilman Indicted in Residency Investigation

Alarcon arrived at an LA County courthouse Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson said there will be a statement regarding his case at about 3 p.m.

According to the District Attorney, Alarcon's wife, Flora Montes De Oca Alarcon, pleaded not guilty to six similar charges. The charges were included in a 24-count indictment returned late Friday  and unsealed Wednesday.

Councilwoman Janice Hahn told the LA Times she received a note from her colleague at Wednesday's regular meeting.

"He communicated with each council member, asking us to keep an open mind, and that he was going to fight this and continue to work very hard for the City of Los Angeles," Hahn told the Times.

Councilman Bill Rosendahl told KPCC, it was "just anote telling us what was going on and that he wanted us to know that he was innocent and that he would fight whatever he needs to fight if there's something to fight."

Alarcon represents District 7. In January, the DA received permission to search two homes owned owned by Alarcon's wife. One home is on Nordhoff Street in Panorama City, which is in his district. The other is on Sheldon Street in Sun Valley, located in District 2.