The audio captured her describing it as a special spa experience she'd purchased to make the afternoon feel more luxurious.
Then she approached the pool.
She opened the container.
And added its contents to the water.
Anthony stared.
For several seconds, he replayed the recording.
Then he looked toward Victoria.
"Did you tell anyone you were putting something in the pool?"
Her face changed.
"What?"
He held up the phone.
"There's a recording."
For a moment, her eyes widened.
Then she stepped forward.
"Give me that!"
Anthony moved the phone away from her reaching hand.
"Don't touch my property."
Victoria stopped.
Behind her, Rebecca watched with a stunned expression.
Then the sound of police sirens approached from the street.
The first patrol car arrived at 12:02.
Two officers entered through the backyard gate after being directed there by Anthony.
They found several adults sitting on patio chairs or standing beside the lawn, many appearing uncomfortable and distressed.
Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly afterward.
The officers immediately separated the medical concerns from the property dispute.
They asked whether anyone had been threatened.
Whether there had been violence.
And what the people involved knew about the symptoms.
Victoria began speaking before anyone else.
"This man deliberately contaminated his pool because I brought neighbors here!"
The first officer, a forty-three-year-old woman named Elena Ruiz, remained calm.
"Ma'am, we're going to make sure everyone receives appropriate assistance. Then we'll establish what happened."
Victoria pointed toward Anthony.
"He admitted he knew we were coming!"
The officer looked toward him.
"Sir, are you the homeowner?"
"Yes."
"Did you invite these guests?"
"No."
"Is this your private pool?"
"Yes."
Elena nodded.
Then asked Anthony to describe the events in chronological order.
He explained the earlier trespassing concerns, the HOA correspondence, the unauthorized gathering, and the security footage.
Victoria interrupted repeatedly.
The officer asked her to let him finish.
Anthony didn't claim that the video alone established the cause of everyone's symptoms.
He said something had been added to the water without his knowledge or consent, and he wanted qualified professionals to determine whether it was relevant.
That distinction mattered.
He had observed a fact.
He wasn't qualified to diagnose the medical consequences.
Elena listened.
Then requested that the recording be preserved in its original form.
Anthony agreed.
Meanwhile, the medical team evaluated Victoria and the guests.
The irritated skin appeared uncomfortable, but most of the adults were alert and able to speak normally. The person who reported throat discomfort received prompt assessment, and those with concerning symptoms were advised to obtain appropriate medical care.