New Mount Dora traffic unit conducts more than 300 traffic stops in first month
Read full article: New Mount Dora traffic unit conducts more than 300 traffic stops in first monthAfter hearing complaints from people about speeding and drivers running stop signs, the Mount Dora Police Department launched its new traffic unit back in June.
Florida teacher accused of drugging boy, performing sex acts on him
Read full article: Florida teacher accused of drugging boy, performing sex acts on himPolice said that FBI investigators contacted them about a “sexual incident” at the home of the teacher, who was identified as 50-year-old Dmitri Kostyunina.
Deaths of Mount Dora couple at senior living community being investigated as homicide
Read full article: Deaths of Mount Dora couple at senior living community being investigated as homicideMount Dora officials on Sunday announced a man and woman were found dead the day prior in an apartment at a senior living community.
Florida park reopens after ‘aggressive alligator’ forced temporary closure
Read full article: Florida park reopens after ‘aggressive alligator’ forced temporary closureNearly one day after Palm Island Park temporarily closed due to an “aggressive alligator,” the Mount Dora Police Department said the park reopened Monday morning.
People walking in downtown Mount Dora shot at by men in cars with airsoft guns, police say
Read full article: People walking in downtown Mount Dora shot at by men in cars with airsoft guns, police sayThe Mount Dora Police Department on Saturday said it was investigating reports of people being shot at in downtown Mount Dora that day and the previous night by men in moving cars with airsoft guns.
Man released from prison 2 weeks ago accused of robbing 85-year-old at knifepoint
Read full article: Man released from prison 2 weeks ago accused of robbing 85-year-old at knifepointA man who was released from prison two weeks ago is accused of robbing an 85-year-old woman at knifepoint, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.
Mount Dora police make progress in double homicide case
Read full article: Mount Dora police make progress in double homicide caseMOUNT DORA, Fla. – Officers with the Mount Dora Police Department said they haven’t made an arrest in the double homicide at the T&N Market from Nov. 30, 2020. Khiem “Ken” Ba Trinh, 56, and Minh “Tina” Nguyen, 47, were shot multiple times during an apparent robbery at their Mount Dora convenience store, according to police. This update to the homicide investigation follows the release of surveillance video released by Mount Dora police. [RELATED: New surveillance video shows gunman inside Mount Dora store moments before deadly shooting]Meade said he is hopeful the investigation will produce beneficial information to their investigation despite some challenges. “This is a forensics-based case, unfortunately, there are no eyewitnesses both Ken and Tina were brutally murdered,” Meade said.
Apopka bank robbery suspect turns himself in
Read full article: Apopka bank robbery suspect turns himself inA bank robbery suspect turned himself in two hours after the crime, according to the Apopka Police Department. APOPKA, Fla. – A bank robbery suspect turned himself in two hours after the crime, according to the Apopka Police Department. Investigators said 32-year-old Levon Devon Duncan is facing the robbery charge after turn himself into the Mount Dora Police Department. Authorities said the teller complied and Duncan left the bank. After leaving the bank, officers said Duncan turned himself into the MDPD.
1 killed after pedestrian crash in Mount Dora, officers say
Read full article: 1 killed after pedestrian crash in Mount Dora, officers sayLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A 43-year-old man was found dead Saturday after investigators say he was hit by a car. Investigators said the crash happened on Southbound 441 near Lincoln Avenue around 6:30 a.m. Saturday. According to the Mount Dora Police Department, officers responded to the area and found Cruz just south of Lincoln Avenue. 1 killed after hit-and-run crash in Mount DoraOfficers said there were no vehicles in the area when they arrived but determined that the driver involved was the original complainant and returned to the scene. According to officials, the driver is not faces any charges at this time.
Man in critical condition after Mount Dora double shooting, police say
Read full article: Man in critical condition after Mount Dora double shooting, police sayMOUNT DORA, Fla. – A man is in critical but stable condition and a woman has been released from the hospital following a double shooting Tuesday, according to the Mount Dora Police Department. Officers responded to the area of Grant Avenue at 9:44 p.m. after receiving a 911 reporting a double shooting, according to a news release. They then learned of a 22-year-old man who had also been shot who was on East Jackson Avenue. According to officials, the female victim was treated and released while the 22-year-old man remains in critical but stable condition at a hospital. This is considered and isolated incident however the motive behind the shooting remains under investigation.”Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 352-735-7130.