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Public commenter alleges physical assault by named individual, raises chemical-poisoning complaint
Summary
During public comment a resident alleged a man identified as Angel Leals approached and tried to grab an item from the speaker, describing the act as an assault, and also raised an unrelated complaint alleging officers disregarded procedures in an investigation of chemical poisoning.
A member of the public addressing the Casa Grande City Council alleged a physical confrontation with a man she identified as Angel Leals and raised concerns about what she described as a chemical poisoning and an inadequate investigative response by officers.
The commenter said the man “came up and basically tried to grab it from me,” described being frightened and having trouble standing, and said she felt the interaction was “an assault on a citizen.” She said she told the clerk what she needed at a window and that the individual told her she would have to “get it through me,” and she then said she would call non-emergency or 911. The commenter described the individual approaching “into my face again” and said she feared for her life.
Separately, the commenter said her complaint concerns “the chemical poisoning” and alleged that officers knowingly and purposely disregarded standard investigation procedures or neglected the matter. The speaker concluded by saying she was still requesting information but did not provide additional documentary evidence during the public-comment period.
No city action, staff response or council direction on the allegations was recorded in the meeting minutes during or immediately after the public comment. The commenter did not identify herself by name on the record, and no formal complaint outcome was provided during the meeting.
