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Red Light Cameras

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Town of Lake Hamilton held a hearing to review contested red-light camera citations. The Special Magistrate reviewed 12 cases, dismissing fines for four drivers who proved they made complete stops and upholding prosecution costs for others.

Why it matters

Residents who contest red-light camera citations must appear before a Special Magistrate, where they may be required to pay $258 in prosecution costs if the town's case is upheld.

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Minutes textRed Light Cameras — Minutes

TOWN OF LAKE HAMILTON MINUTES RED LIGHT CAMERA MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025 3:00 PM

The Town of Lake Hamilton held a Red-Light Camera Meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL 33851.

CALL TO ORDER

The Special Magistrate Joseph Mawhinney called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pledge of Allegiance led by all.

Special Magistrate Joseph Mawhinney explained the procedures of the hearing and swore in all parties who wish to give their testimony.

NEW BUSINESS

01. Notice Number LH10001846 Anthony Joseph Brescia, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no fine due to the footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

02. Notice Number LH10001967 Constence Nicole Cooper, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no fine due to the footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

03. Notice Number LH10001363-TL Devin Mark Dawson, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

04. Notice Number LH10001724 Jason Harold Hughes, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no fine due to the footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

05. Notice Number LH10001894 Cory Christopher Kloth, the citation was paid therefore no appeal was required.

06. Notice Number LH10001736 Daurie Grace Mancini, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

07. Notice Number LH10001781 Jerriden Jinette Marc, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

08. Notice Number LH10002317 VICTOR JAVIER MARTELL MONTES DE OC, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was not present. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

09. Notice Number LH10002317 VICTOR JAVIER MARTELL MONTES DE OC, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was not present. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

10. Notice Number LH10002230 Bernard McKinsley Oliver, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

11. Notice Number LH10001908 R & Js Towing Corp, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was not present. The Special Magistrate ruled in favor of the town for the cost of prosecution in the amount of $258 payable within 30 days.

12. Notice Number LH10001855 Adell Deshon Reed, Captain Jose Ortiz and Police Evidence Coordinator Raven Patrick presented this case to the Special Magistrate with footage of the citation. The owner was present and commented. The Special Magistrate granted the owner no violation due to the footage that showed a complete stop before taking a turn.

Next Meeting Date: June 24, 2025, at 4:00 pm.

ADJOURNMENT:

The Red-Light Cameras Meeting was adjourned at 3:56 PM.

ATTEST:

Braden

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Jacqueline Borja, Town Clerk

Joesph Mawhinney, Special Magistrate

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