Homeless woman arrested again for trespassing on Mar-a-Lago grounds
Li Hua Stevens, a 65-year-old homeless woman, was taken into custody Saturday after re-entering the Mar-a-Lago estate despite a prior warning.
Palm Beach authorities arrested Li Hua Stevens, a 65-year-old homeless woman of Chinese origin, after she again entered the Mar-a-Lago estate on Saturday, disregarding a prominent no-trespassing sign. Secret Service officers observed her moving a heavy utility cart filled with personal items and took her into custody. She is charged with misdemeanor trespassing and held on a $2,000 bond.
The arrest comes after a May 2 incident that resulted in a court order prohibiting her from returning to any Mar-a-Lago property. Earlier, on June 30, she was also detained for defecating in a public garden, an act captured on surveillance video that led to a cleanup cost of roughly $500. President Donald Trump was not on the property at the time, as he was attending a golf tournament and a racing event in Washington, DC.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing security concerns at a high-profile private estate and the enforcement of local trespassing laws.
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