Florida officer took possession of man’s home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say

Florida officer took possession of man’s home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say - WXXV News 25

By  JOHN SEEWER A Florida police officer who found a man dead during a welfare check in 2022 is accused of taking possession of the man’s home and impersonating him for years while fixing up the place, authorities said. The officer said he took possession of the property weeks after discovering the homeowner’s body to “prevent squatters from taking control...

Florida cop accused of taking over dead man's home and spending years renovating it - he alleged went as far as pretending to be the dead man

There was no evidence that the two had ever met.

Florida Cop Accused of Taking Over Dead Man's Home After Finding His Body — Then Claimed He Spent $214,000 on Renovations

Lauderhill Police Department officer Brian Louis Sguros was taken into custody on October 20, 2026, and was released on October 21, 2026, after he appeared at the court.

Florida police officer accused of using dead man’s identity to take over home

Court records show that Lauderhill Officer Brian Sguros, 35, first became involved with the home after he responded as a back-up officer to a wellness check in July 2022.

Florida Cop Allegedly Fakes Identity To Claim Dead Man's Home

Investigators say Brian Sguros found a man dead during a 2022 welfare check and allegedly took over the man’s home and impersonated him for years.