Former officer arrested again

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A former West Palm Beach police officer accused of illegally renting homes, will face a judge Wednesday. 

The charges against Carl Heflin include residential burglary, fraud, and grand theft of more than $100,000. 

This is the second time Heflin is being accused of organizing mortgage fraud. He was re-arrested after additional cases were reported and he is currently in jail. 

The 52-year-old was first arrested in June, 2009 for one of the biggest mortgage fraud cases in Palm Beach County history. 

Heflin was making thousands of dollars a month on 25 to 30 different homes throughout the West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, and Lake Worth communities. 

A detective with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says Heflin tried to take over dozens of homes using a centuries-old concept. 

Deputies say it was a statute used for farming property. 

Heflin is now facing more than 40 charges. 

The first time around, the judge set Heflin's bond at 160-thousand dollars.