MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. – A 36-year-old woman who told police that she is God and that angels bought her a $1.3 million beachside mansion was booked into jail after officers said she moved into the home while the homeowners were away.
The woman also fought with an officer as she was taken into custody, digging her nails into the officer’s hand and kicking her, police said.
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Franchesca Pacheco, of Kissimmee, Was arrested on charges of burglary to a dwelling, grand theft auto, battery of a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence after the Melbourne Beach officer encountered the woman on Thursday.
Melbourne Beach police said Pacheco waved down an officer and said someone stole her driver’s license and she wanted to file a report.
“Then she started saying she’s God and that the angels bought her a mansion and paid for her vehicle, a brand new $45,000 van,” Melbourne police Chief Dan Duncan told News 6 partner Florida Today.
Duncan said the woman got into the oceanfront mansion several days before, making herself at home, using the van and greeting neighbors.
Police said regular maintenance such as lawn care service and pool cleaning operations continued, even with the woman in the home. The home is valued at $1.3 million, according to Zillow, a real estate website.
Sgt. Melanie Griswold was patrolling the area on Thursday when she spotted Pacheco standing in front of a home on North Oak Street. She told Griswold that she lived in the mansion, the chief said.
The officer learned that the homeowners did not give Pacheco permission to enter the home. Pacheco fought the officer as she attempted to take her into custody, Duncan said.
Pacheco was taken to a hospital for an evaluation before being booked into the Brevard County Jail Complex in Sharpes.
No court dates have been set.