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Residents press council on alleged July 4 police actions; speakers say investigation and lawsuit pending

6435645 · October 13, 2025
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Summary

Several residents used public comment to describe a July 4 incident involving police, say an investigation and lawsuit are in process, and urged council attention; one speaker said he recorded arrests and feared retaliation, another described family members being struck during the event.

Multiple residents spoke during the Oct. 6 public comment period to describe an incident on July 4 that they said involved the Gonzales Police Department. Speakers said they have been contacted by a city investigator and that legal action is pending.

What residents said: Henry Martinez Jr. told the council he and his attorney and private investigator are pursuing a lawsuit and that the city investigator has made contact. He said the…

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