NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Coral Gables Police to investigate allegations of false testimony regarding development project
The Coral Gables Police Department will investigate claims that individuals who spoke in favor of a development project at a recent city commission meeting may have provided false addresses and misrepresented their residency status.
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The investigation concerns the integrity of public testimony provided during meetings, which are used to inform official decisions on local development projects.
Key Facts
- The Coral Gables Police Department is launching an investigation into potential false testimony.
- The allegations involve individuals who spoke in support of a development project at a recent city commission meeting.
- The specific claims being investigated are that speakers provided false addresses.
- The investigation includes claims that speakers falsely identified themselves as city residents.
Who's Mentioned
organizationCoral Gables Police Department“The agency tasked with investigating the allegations.”personOmar Packard“Resident who first suspected and investigated the addresses of speakers.”personVince Lago“Mayor of Coral Gables who moved to refer the allegations to authorities.”personDavid Winker“Attorney representing Bonnie Bolton who presented the allegations.”personMelissa Castro“City Commissioner who voted against the project and supported the investigation.”organizationLocal 10“News outlet reporting on the story.”locationCoral Gables“City where the commission meeting and investigation are taking place.”personBonnie Bolton“Community activist seeking to preserve the Garden of Our Lord.”