Murder suspect from Englewood home invasion arrested and charged

Just hours ago, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) headquartered in Punta Gorda, Florida, reported that they arrested a man wanted for murder.  Just before 5 a.m. on the morning of November 9, CCSO Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Turner Street in Englewood, Florida, after receiving a call from an individual inside that residence.  By 9:30 a.m. that same morning, deputies confirmed that they were actively working a murder case.

CCSO reported that the incident on November 9 began as a targeted home invasion and burglary where suspects Bradley Scheuerer, 32, and Jonathon Robinson, 27, entered the victim’s home to steal equipment used to manufacture Marijuana Wax. This marijuana wax is also known as DAB or BHO (Butane Hash Oil) and is a highly concentrated form of THC.

Scheuerer was a known acquaintance of the victim and recently had a falling out over the sale of the illegal marijuana substance and was recently described as acting erratic.

According to interviews, a woman inside the home was lying on the couch when a suspect stood over her, saying that they were there to rob them, not hurt them. A man in the master bedroom heard the commotion and an altercation ensued between he and the suspect.

That altercation left both Robinson and the man who emerged from the bedroom severely wounded.

Suspect Bradley Scheuerer was witnessed near the home before fleeing the area in a rental van leaving Robinson – his accomplice in the home invasion and burglary – behind to die.

Dispatch received the 911 call from another witness in the home stating that there was a burglary and two were injured. Deputies were immediately dispatched and upon arrival located the bodies of both the victim and suspect Jonathon Robinson.

Throughout their investigation, detectives were able to identify the rental van captured on neighborhood surveillance footage at the time of the crime as the one rented by the suspects out of St. Petersburg where both men resided. This van was intended to haul the equipment used to manufacture Marijuana Wax.

This investigation has been extensive as major crimes detectives worked collaboratively with several other agencies to include Tampa and St. Petersburg Police Departments. Based on the totality of the circumstances, evidence obtained, and sworn recorded statements, Bradley Scheuerer was arrested by the St. Petersburg Police Department on Friday evening and was charged with Attempted Armed Robbery, and Burglary Battery (Principle). 

In the process of committing a felony, two subjects were murdered. Scheuerer is being detained at the Pinellas County Jail.

The investigation is still active as officials work with the State Attorney’s Office to potentially bring additional charges to others who may be involved in this incident.

The name of the victim will not be released due to Marsy’s Law.

Cover photo – Murder Suspect #1, Bradley Scheuerer (Left), Arrested / Suspect #2, Jonathon Robinson deceased; Image credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

(Source: CCSO)

Written by: Richard Webster, Ace News Today   /   Follow Richard on Facebook and Twitter