Last week, a former Florida State Trooper surrendered at the Hillsborough County Jail. He was charged with grand theft in connection with mortgage fraud.

According to the Hillsborough County jail records, Shaun Leo Reid, 32, was charged with grand theft of $100,000 or more; mortgage fraud by material misstatement; and mortgage fraud by receiving proceeds or other services. Reid was released after posting a $25,000 bond.

Ms. Flora Beal of the Florida Department of Financial Services stated that she couldn’t comment on an ongoing investigation.

Reid was hired as a Florida State Trooper in September 2004. He was assigned to the District C Region (that includes Hillsborough County). Captain Mark Welch, of the Florida Highway Patrol said Reid was terminated recently as a result of the charges filed against him.