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Squatters evicted from Jacksonville home after 40 days

Squatters occupied this Jacksonville home for more than 40 days.
News4Jax
Squatters occupied this Jacksonville home for more than 40 days.

Holes in the walls, ripped-out cabinets, dishwasher damage and even a stolen washer and dryer.

Co-owners Patti Peeples and Dawn Tiura told News4JAX on Tuesday they are dealing with the outcomes of having their Hogan’s Creek home occupied illegally for more than 40 days.

“We called our attorney to see what our rights were. And he indicated that this had progressed now to grand theft and a criminal matter,” Peeples said.

Read the rest of this story at News4Jax, a WJCT News partner.