When he failed to show up for court, he was arrested and jailed for two days.
Area residents pitched in and donated new sod for his yard. But he still owes the association the $1,000.
Man jailed for brown lawn
Sixty-six-year-old Joe Prudente said he had to pay his mortgage and couldn't afford new sod. His homeowners' association issued him a $1,000 fine and filed a lawsuit.
