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

Authorities in Florida state that a police officer discovered a man dead during a welfare check in 2022 and subsequently took possession of the deceased individual's home. According to investigators, the officer is accused of impersonating the man for years while undertaking repairs and renovations on the property.

The alleged scheme came to light as police pursued the investigation into the officer's actions regarding the property and the impersonation. Further details indicate that the officer acknowledged taking possession of the property as the situation unfolded.