Seminole County deputies canvassed the Shadowbay neighborhood late Thursday night and Friday, speaking with homeowners door to door.
The sheriff’s office confirmed that deputies are hoping to gather statements that could be used to file criminal charges against the woman who hired a crew to plug the neighborhood’s storm drain with concrete in April.
The near-constant presence of water has since caused property damage, including disabled cars, and growing frustration among homeowners and county staff who collectively believe a repair must be made quickly but disagree over who should be responsible.
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The county charged the woman with a traffic violation after giving her time to voluntarily rectify the situation.
A hearing to determine the fine she will face daily until the pipe is repaired is scheduled for Thursday afternoon.
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County staff maintain that the entire community is privately owned and has limited jurisdiction.
However, the HOA only controls one side of the street. The side where the woman lives and where the drain was clogged was overseen by another HOA that went bankrupt years ago.
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