Florida officer accused of posing as dead homeowner

A Florida police officer is accused of taking over a deceased man’s home and posing as him for four years before being caught.

The allegation involves the officer’s claimed use of the dead man’s identity and residence. The account does not identify the officer, the deceased man, the police agency involved or the Florida community where the events allegedly occurred.

The length of time described in the allegation is four years. No arrest date, charges, court hearing, investigative agency or court record is identified here.

The case concerns alleged conduct by a law-enforcement officer and may involve criminal and court proceedings. Any future charging document, hearing or official statement would establish the next formal steps in the case.