Two-sentence summary: Lauderhill Police Officer Brian Louis Sguros was arrested after investigators alleged he used a deceased resident’s identity and property records in an effort to take control of the man’s home. The allegations remain pending in court, and Sguros is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Brian Louis Sguros, a Lauderhill police officer, was arrested October 20, 2026, following a joint investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Broward County Property Appraiser’s Office, the State Attorney’s Office, and Lauderhill police.
Investigators allege that Sguros responded to a July 2022 welfare check where Dennis West, 71, was found deceased from natural causes. Authorities say Sguros later represented himself as West’s friend, used information connected to the deceased resident, and became involved with the property.
According to the investigative release and arrest reports, Sguros allegedly used West’s identity in connection with taxes, utilities, repair permits, and property records. Investigators also allege that police databases were accessed to obtain information about West and that documents included a forged signature.
Sguros faces felony charges including official misconduct, criminal use of a deceased person’s identification information, criminal use of personal-identification information, unlawful computer use, and unlawful use of a two-way communications device. He was previously placed on administrative leave with pay and was moved to unpaid administrative leave following the arrest.
The investigation remains active. An arrest, accusation, or charge is not a conviction.