From Thirsty to Thievery: Ocala Woman Arrested for Burglary and Petit Theft
In an unusual twist of events on August 2nd, 2024, Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Lisa Beasley, who turned a request for water into a burglary charge.
Deputies responded to a trespassing call at 10124 NW 17th Ave in Ocala. Upon arrival, they found Beasley comfortably seated in the front yard, smoking cigarettes. She claimed she was waiting for a ride, with the homeowner’s permission, but this story quickly unraveled.
Inside the home, Randi Yeomans and her sister Chloe recounted a bizarre encounter. Beasley knocked on their door, requesting to use the phone. When denied entry, she took matters into her own hands—literally. Beasley allegedly tampered with the well pump, using water without permission, and then nonchalantly settled in the front yard.
Beasley’s actions became more suspicious. She jiggled the front door handle, attempting to gain entry, prompting the sisters to call the authorities.
Deputies witnessed Beasley’s unauthorized water usage firsthand, with the defendant admitting during a post-Miranda interview that she had indeed used the water for her dog. She also acknowledged possibly scaring the sisters and fiddling with the door handle.
Beasley was promptly arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied structure and petit theft second degree, with her impromptu water usage costing an estimated $1. She now faces more than just a slap on the wrist for this aquatic escapade.
