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Florida officer charged with using deceased man's identity to take over home

A Florida police officer faces multiple charges including official misconduct for allegedly assuming a dead man's identity to claim his residence.

Oct 20, 2026, 2:17 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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A Florida police officer has been charged with official misconduct and criminal use of a deceased person's personal identification information, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

The officer is accused of using the identity of a dead man to take over the man's home, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times.

Authorities have filed multiple charges related to the incident, including official misconduct and identity misuse, the news outlet stated.

The case highlights concerns about misuse of personal information and official authority within law enforcement ranks in Florida.

Further details about the investigation or any court proceedings have not been disclosed by the Tampa Bay Times.

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Tampa Bay Times: Florida police officer accused of using dead man’s identity to take over his home

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