Councilor Chung’s Controversial Search Scene | Wellington News

Wellington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Council member Ray Chung’s controversial appearance at a missing person search has sparked a firestorm of accusations and denials. Allegedly showing up during a state of emergency, Chung claims he was there to urge volunteers to leave — not to interfere with police — but officials say he spread misinformation and improperly contacted emergency crews and the family. The mayor calls his explanations contradictory, while Chung, now on social media, insists he was just trying to help and blames the media for misrepresenting his role. He’s even backtracked on his own statements, admitting he might…