The man who was arrested after mowing Central Park’s grass isn’t going down without a fight.John Hamilton, 48, pleaded not guilty Friday in Sandusky Municipal Court to misdemeanor charges of obstructing official business and persistent disorderly conduct.
If found guilty, Hamilton could face up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines.
Hamilton was arrested 8:30 a.m. Thursday as he mowed the foot-high grass at the park. Police arrested him after he continued to mow when they asked him to stop.
He said he’s looking for an attorney for his next court hearing, slated for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
“I could have pled guilty and it all would go away with a fine,” Hamilton said. “But they didn’t even know what to charge me for, so (the charges were) kind of a catch-all.”
The next step will be handled by prosecutors, city prosecutor and assistant law director Lynne Gast-King said.
“This is a very trying time for the city,” she said. “We’re all doing the best we can right now in a very difficult position. We’ll handle it just like any other case with a not guilty and charges pending." Read More
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