Florida officer accused of living in dead man's home
A Florida police officer discovered a man dead and subsequently took control of the dead man's property, using his identity to do so. The officer then spent years renovating the home. He has now been arrested and charged with five felonies, including identity theft and illegally acquiring the property. The officer claimed he took these actions to prevent criminal activity and squatting on the property.
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6 sourcesFlorida officer took possession of man's home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say
Officer who found man dead in Florida home allegedly moved in, renovated and assumed his identity for years
Florida police officer accused of using dead man’s identity to take over his home
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13 sourcesFlorida officer took possession of man’s home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say
Florida police officer accused of stealing dead man's identity to take over home
Florida cop finds dead man during welfare check, allegedly tried to take over his home, officials say
Lauderhill Police officer accused of taking possession of dead man’s home for years faces judge
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5 sourcesFlorida police officer accused of stealing dead man’s identity, taking over his home
Florida police officer allegedly took over dead man’s home, posed as him for 4 years before being caught
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2 developments- Oct 20Florida police officer accused of using dead man’s identity to take over his home
- Oct 22Florida officer took possession of man’s home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say
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