SANFORD, Fla. — A Seminole County man known locally as the "junk man" pleaded guilty to a charge of probation violation after he missed a court deadline to clean up his property.
A short time later, he changed his mind and rescinded his plea.
Alan Davis, after pleading no contest to felony dumping charges, was ordered in February to clean up his property near Altamonte Springs, which has been a source of ire for residents in the city for more than a decade.
He was charged with probation violation when, by April, nothing had changed, officials said.
Davis represented himself for much of the hearing Friday.
After taking the stand and unsuccessfully attempting to cross-examine himself, Davis asked for an attorney.
Just after 4 p.m., Davis pleaded guilty to the probation violation charge.
#RightNow:Probation violation trial begins in Seminole County for Altamonte Springs "Junkman." #WFTV pic.twitter.com/D0XHUn9v33
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#RightNow: Alan Davis declined counsel and will represent himself#WFTV pic.twitter.com/uuQPyKVmzy
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#RightNow:Davis accused the judge of misconduct. Judge reprimanded him.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/KgMqCzlF7o
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#RightNow:Heated exchange between Davis and Judge. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/T7eVhQu2Ac
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#RightNow: Former probation officer testified that Davis did not pay anything towards cost of supervision as he was required to do. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/kIYC8eHfN3
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Update:Former probation officer testified Davis said he was sleeping in the shed, and that wife would not allow officer in house.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/uMhkjbNMCZ
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#UPDATE:Former probation officer told court Davis would not allow him to inspect property which was a requirement of his probation. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/6SmSnB7h8q
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#UPDATE:Davis cross examining his former probation officer.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/CT7vlAZIaz
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Update:Davis says his wife owns the house in question. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/CfhYBUaTdu
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Update: Davis has been reprimanded several times by the judge on his cross examination. Davis is representing himself.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/jZW1KaEm5s
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Update:Davis appears to be getting frustrated as the Judge denies his questions to witness. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/RejwbyPEvs
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Update:Seminole code enforcement supervisor says a lot of the items on "Junk Man's" property appeared to not serve a purpose.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/Fu12sAXl3l
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Update:Alan Davis took the stand, but then asked for an attorney. Public defender called in to courtroom #WFTV pic.twitter.com/pIg4gWL4LE
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Breaking:Altamonte Springs "Junk Man."Alan Davis just admitted he violated his probation.#WFTV pic.twitter.com/KlUFd2jJy6
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
#Breaking: Davis pleaded guilty ending a roller coaster ride of a day in court. #WFTV pic.twitter.com/P8ueb8AbTg
— Jeff Levkulich (@jlevkulichWFTV) August 4, 2017
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