A Los Angeles neighborhood is allegedly being “terrorized” by a naked local resident who, despite over 150 alleged calls to police and city officials over the years, remains at the home, making life “hell” for his neighbors.
The man, known as Greg, is accused of constantly exposing himself from a window of his home on Garden Grove Avenue, outside Reseda, and allegedly shouts obscenities, including death threats, to children and adults alike.
“The guy [Greg] goes off, sometimes 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon until 2-3 o’clock in the morning,” neighbor Ron Veto told KTLA Monday. “Everybody in the neighborhood is terrorized by this guy.”
Other residents, who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of retaliation, told NBC Los Angeles they feel like hostages in their own homes, afraid to take out the trash or walk their dogs to avoid encounters with the neighbor.
“You should be able to open your door and not have to listen to the rantings of a person who needs some serious psychological help,” another resident told NBCLA.
Neighbors claim Greg also allegedly rents several of his backyard sheds to transients.
Fed up, neighbors say Greg is not only disruptive to the neighborhood, but is also a safety hazard. Community members say they have contacted police repeatedly, reportedly between 150 and 200 times over the years, but officers have claimed there is little they can do.
“We're told that it's a neighborhood dispute,” Veto told KTLA. “It is hell. It’s absolutely hell.”
Neighbor Joseph Peter added, “We’re really upset and scared from this guy and they don't do nothing.”
Documents obtained by KTLA reportedly show the homeowner, who was not specifically identified by the outlet as Greg, has been cited within the past year for multiple alleged code violations. The reported alleged violations include using the property for improper zoning purposes, unlawfully altering the interior of the building, and installing electrical wiring that was not up to code compliance. The records also indicate that the homeowner entered a plea of not guilty to the complaint.
An LAPD spokesperson told The Independent, “This is a well-known and ongoing neighbor dispute. The Department has and is taking appropriate steps to address the issue.”
LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman, whose district includes Reseda, said in a statement, "Our office was only made aware of the situation yesterday, and we are now actively involved in addressing it. Every resident deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and we take these concerns seriously. It is also clear that the individual at the center of this situation is in need of serious support and services.”
“We are in contact with LAPD, and they, as well as other City departments, are involved to ensure this matter receives the attention it warrants. Extra patrols have been employed and other measures have been identified as a resolution is being carried forward,” Raman concluded.
This story was updated on May 6, 2026, to include a statement by the LAPD and Nithya Raman
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