A neighborhood in Hudson, Florida, is demanding the demolition of a troubled property that residents say has turned their street into a dangerous biohazard. The property, located on Clamshell Lane, has been plagued by constant disturbances, roaming rodents, and squatters.
Concerns from the Community
Pastor Jim Pickens, whose House of Faith church sits directly across the street, noted that a massive blue tent sits behind the home, guarded by two pit bulls. He stated that the neighborhood changed drastically over the last seven months, creating a biohazard that threatens families attending his church. Next-door neighbor Laura Buckner reported people screaming, scaling windows, and committing strange acts every night.
The ongoing chaos even forced a local real estate agent, Yvonne LaFon, to pull an adjacent property off the market due to the troubled home’s lack of electricity, running water, and a sewer system. Records show public agencies are well aware of the property, with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office responding to six calls at the home since June 18.
Official Response
Pasco County Code Compliance originally cited homeowner Kevin Kappelman on April 20 for accumulating junk and debris. On July 10, a judge ordered Kappelman to pay $168 in fines and mandated a 45-day property cleanup that will begin once he is released from jail, where he is currently being held on a felony robbery charge.
Original reporting: Tampa Bay Florida News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
