( County releases a statement)...It says the Imperial County is addressing an ongoing internal personnel review.

According to the statement, Terri Gonzalez was placed on administrative leave following the discovery of significant and unauthorized activity on her county-issued computer. Specifically, an internal review revealed that over 8,700 files were deleted without proper authorization. The county says this activity raised serious concerns and prompted the county to initiate an internal assessment of the facts. A thorough and impartial investigation is ongoing, compliant with all applicable protocols. As it is an ongoing personnel matter, and out of respect for due process, no other details can be released at this time.