A homeless woman in Leesburg was arrested for trespassing when she was found digging in dumpsters at Leesburg Square Plaza.
An officer observed 45-year-old Athena Marie Fouser digging in the dumpster behind a business in the Leesburg Square Plaza, located at 2241 Citrus Blvd., at around 9:35 a.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.
Upon approaching Fouser, the officer recognized her from multiple prior contacts. He ran her information through dispatch and asked if she had been trespassed from the property before. Dispatch confirmed she was on Nov. 18, 2024, the report said.
As such, Fouser was arrested for trespass after warning and transported to Lake County Jail. She was released on her own recognizance and is responsible for appearing in court on May 20…