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Resident tells La Mesa council a Bellflower Drive home is being advertised as a detox facility; asks why city has not acted

La Mesa City Council · January 14, 2026
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Summary

At the Jan. 13 meeting a Bellflower Drive resident, Barbara "Barbie" Wheeler, said a property she identified as owned by Richard Evans has been run as a 'drug house' and is now listed as a detox center; she said residents have alerted 'CADHS' and asked why the city has not pursued enforcement options.

Barbara "Barbie" Wheeler addressed the La Mesa City Council during public comment on Jan. 13 on behalf of Bellflower Drive residents, alleging that a local property has been operating unlawfully and is now being advertised as a detox facility.

"Mister Richard Evans, the so called owner of the drug house, has put it up for sale," Wheeler told the council, saying the online listing advertises the…

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