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City fines resident $500 for excessive dog barking

October 25, 2024 | Oviedo, Seminole County, Florida


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City fines resident $500 for excessive dog barking
In the October session of the Oviedo Code Enforcement Special Magistrate, a significant case involving repeated noise violations was addressed. The case centered on Dominic Ditessio Oldman, who faced three citations for excessive noise due to his dogs barking excessively at his residence on Red Ash Circle.

The first citation was issued on March 5, 2024, at 2:02 AM, followed by additional citations on May 3 and June 3, 2024, for similar disturbances. Neighbors reported that the barking was loud enough to be heard throughout the street, prompting multiple complaints. Despite Oldman’s claims of crate training his dogs, the noise continued unabated, leading to the issuance of the citations by city officials.

During the hearing, it was noted that Oldman had not appeared for previous hearings and had not paid any fines associated with the violations. The magistrate confirmed that all required notices had been properly served to Oldman, including attempts via certified mail and property postings.

Ultimately, the magistrate ruled that Oldman had violated the city's noise ordinances on three occasions, imposing a total fine of $500—$100 for the most recent violation and $200 for each of the earlier repeat offenses. The magistrate expressed hope that the fines would prompt Oldman to address the ongoing noise issue.

The session also included discussions on a separate land development issue, indicating a busy agenda for the city’s code enforcement efforts.

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