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Eustis Police & Mount Dora Crime Cases

Eustis Police & Mount Dora Crime Cases

Key Questions

What happened when Eustis Police returned the shotgun to Carey Schreier?

Eustis Police returned a loaded shotgun used in her son's suicide to Carey Schreier in a rifle box, leaving her livid upon discovering it was still loaded. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

What charges is Mount Dora suspect Jonny Santiago facing in Lake County?

Jonny Santiago is expected to plead guilty on Thursday in Lake County court to charges from a violent 2022 crime spree. A separate murder case against him remains pending in Volusia County.

Is the Eustis Police shotgun return case still under investigation?

Yes, the investigation into Eustis Police returning the loaded shotgun from the suicide scene continues. No final conclusions or disciplinary actions have been reported yet.

Eustis PD returned loaded shotgun from suicide scene to mother (investigation ongoing); Mount Dora suspect Jonny Santiago expected guilty plea on Lake County charges (Volusia murder case pending).

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Updated May 22, 2026
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