Florida officer accused of stealing dead man's identity and moving into his home
Summary
A Florida police officer, Brian Louis Sguros, has been accused of stealing the identity of a dead man he found during a welfare check and then living in the man’s home for nearly four years. Authorities say he falsely claimed to be the man, took control of the house, and made renovations without permission.Key Facts
- Brian Louis Sguros is a 35-year-old police officer in Lauderhill, Florida.
- He was arrested for identity theft and living in the home of Dennis West, a man found dead in 2022.
- Sguros claimed to be West’s friend and said West had no living relatives, which was not true.
- He had West’s body cremated and took possession of the house in August 2022.
- Sguros paid bills in West’s name and made $214,000 worth of home improvements.
- He filed false paperwork to claim ownership and asked for money back when returning the keys.
- Sguros faces several criminal charges, including misuse of personal identification and official misconduct.
- He has been placed on administrative leave from the police department and released on bond.
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