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Jessica Mcfadyen

Jessica Mcfadyen is a journalist for independent news and media organizations in the United States. Mcfadyen primarily spends her time scouting social media for the latest Local, US and World News for The Published Reporter®. She also contributes to a variety of publications through involvement in the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Crime

Wanted Attempted Robbery Suspect Arrested While Carrying Fentanyl & Cocaine in Daytona Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 17, 2023

According to authorities, 42 year-old Reginold Green was taken into custody in Daytona Beach by sheriff’s deputies and detectives with the East Volusia Narcotics Task Force, Eastside Crime Suppression Team and members of the Daytona Beach…

Crime

Armed Robbery at an Ocala Gas Station Ends in Arrest

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 14, 2023

Officers say they tracked Travis Givens, 25, with a k9 unit until he was found hiding in a bush. OCALA, FL - On Monday, June 12, at around 2:45 a.m., the Ocala Police Department received a report about an armed robbery at the Marathon…

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FDLE Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting at Home Depot in Ocala; One Subject Dead, No Officers…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 3, 2023

A concerned mother called about her son making suicidal threats and that he was at the Home Depot, on S.R 200, in Ocala, Florida. The mother gave a physical and vehicle description. Image: Ocala Police Department OCALA, FL - This…

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Couple Facing Dozens of Charges In Brutal Pattern of Child Abuse and Torture of 5-Year-Old Boy Tied…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 3, 2023

Shawn M. Stone, 32, already in custody since May 9 on one count of aggravated child abuse, is now charged with 23 additional counts stemming from repeated acts of abuse and neglect. Image: Volusia Sheriff’s Office VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A…

Crime

Burglary And Assault Suspect Arrested After Fleeing Deputies In Deltona

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 2, 2023

According to authorities, Christopher Sosa, 33, was spotted in the brush about 400 yards west of SR 415. With his escape path blocked, he complied with orders to get on the ground and was taken into custody without further incident. …

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Two Men Arrested for $80,000 Phone Scam Targeting Elderly Victim in Ocala; One Not U.S. Citizen,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 1, 2023

Detectives arrested Parth Patel and Jayarami Kuruguntla and transported them to the Marion County Jail. Detectives requested that both be held in jail at no bond because Patel is not a U.S. citizen, both may have access to large sums of…

Crime

Hernando Deputies Apprehend Carjacking Suspect Just Minutes After Incident in Spring Hill

Jessica Mcfadyen May 30, 2023

A witness saw a white female, later identified as Breanne Lucey, 41, looking into the passenger side of the vehicle, seeing that a child was inside, before jumping into the driver's driver's seat and driving away. A victim, still hanging…

Crime

Port Charlotte Home Invasion Leaves One Suspect Dead, One In Critical Condition, Two In Custody

Jessica Mcfadyen May 25, 2023

According to authorities, four individuals ranging from age 17 to 32 were involved in the brazen invasion of the residence. One suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. Another suspect is currently in critical condition and receiving…

Crime

Ocala Man Charged With Five Counts Of Sexual Assault On A Minor

Jessica Mcfadyen May 25, 2023

Randy Owens, 46, was located and charged with five counts of sexual assault on a minor. OCALA, FL - On May 15, Ocala Police contacted a mother who wanted to report that her 16-year-old daughter may be involved in illegal sexual activity…

Crime

Man Arrested for Child Abuse, False Imprisonment, and Possession of Incendiary Device in Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen May 17, 2023

According to authorities, Ricky Eugene Thomas, 34, was placed under arrest and charged with Child Abuse, False Imprisonment, and Discharge/Place Destructive Device. His bond was set at $15,000. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Tuesday, May 16, 2023…

Crime

Deltona Man Charged With Shooting At Customers Who Paid Fake Money For Marijuana

Jessica Mcfadyen May 12, 2023

19-year-old Raymon Plummer was located and arrested by Crime Suppression Team deputies on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and firing a weapon into an occupied vehicle. He was transported to the Volusia County Branch…

Crime

Student Charged With Bringing Gun To Galaxy Middle School

Jessica Mcfadyen May 11, 2023

The student, 15-year-old Isaiah Jones of Deltona, is charged with possession of a firearm on school property, a felony. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A student at Galaxy Middle School in Deltona has been charged with bringing a gun on campus,…

Crime

Manager of Ocala Based Alternative Schools Charged with Organized Fraud for Stealing Over $766,000…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 3, 2023

On May 2, Ms. Danielle Liles, 41, turned herself in to the Marion County jail and was charged with felony organized fraud. According to the arrest report, Ms. Liles started her employment with the nonprofit in 2002. MARION COUNTY, FL -…

Business

Affordable Housing Units Coming to Sarasota

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 28, 2023

While adding a new affordable apartment building won't completely solve the current housing crisis in the area, it's a step in the right direction to help the residents of Sarasota. File photo: Suncoast Aerials, Shutter Stock, licensed. …

Crime

Tips Needed In Unsolved Murder of Bonita Mom

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 20, 2023

Destiney Bocanegra, who was pregnant with her second child, dove in front of her son during a drive-by shooting to protect him, and ended up being fatally shot in the process. Her boyfriend was also shot and sustained critical injuries,…

Crime

Deltona Man Identified, Arrested In Unprovoked Stabbing of Man Sleeping Outside Bank

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 15, 2023

According to authorities, on Friday, Volusia sheriff’s detectives arrested 54-year-old David Vazquez of Norwood Drive, Deltona, after identifying him with the help of surveillance video footage from the area of the incident. DELTONA, FL…

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Juveniles Accumulate Multiple Felony Charges During ‘Car Hopping’ Spree in Port Charlotte

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 13, 2023

Deputies arrived to canvas the area and witnessed three juveniles entering a Toyota Tundra. As he got closer, one was exiting the passenger side door, another was exiting the driver’s side door and the third was observed as the look out.…

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VIDEO: Naked, Bleeding Burglary Suspect Covered In Grease Arrested Overnight In Debary

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 7, 2023

Responding deputies spotted 34-year-old Blake Tokman naked in a back yard where he took off running, jumped in the pool, then climbed out and leapt onto a trampoline. DEBARY, FL - A naked, bloody and slippery burglary suspect broke…

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COPS: 20-Year-Old Ocala Man Traveled To Punta Gorda To Meet 14-Year-Old Teen for Sex; Met On Tik-Tok

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 6, 2023

After detectives found probable cause for Lewd and Lascivious Battery, 20-year-old Trevor D. Spradlin was transported to the Charlotte County Jail without incident. PUNTA GORDA, FL - Early Wednesday morning, Charlotte County deputies…

Crime

Suspect Arrested In Another 4chan Death Threat Against Volusia’s Sheriff Chitwood; Pending…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 31, 2023

According to authorities, Tyler Meyer, 30, was arrested Friday by the San Diego Police Department at a home on 30th Street, where he lives with his mother. He is pending extradition to Volusia County. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - Another…

Crime

Two Hernando County Teens Charged with Multiple Vehicle Burglaries; At Least 26 Recent Vehicle…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2023

According to authorities, during post Miranda interviews, both Carnesi and Ramirez confessed to their involvement in at least 26 recent vehicle burglaries. Both identified themselves in surveillance video and told detectives specific areas…

Crime

Charlotte County Fugitive Taken Into Custody In Punta Gorda After Taser Deployed By SWAT Team

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2023

According to authorities, 51 year-old James Alan Currie, wanted for several charges to include armed burglary, theft of a firearm, and grand theft, was taken into custody in Punta Gorda after a taser was deployed by members of the SWAT…

Crime

COPS: 80-Year-Old Man Video Chatting With Young Boys Online, Arrested For Possessing, Transmitting…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2023

Due to the inappropriate online contact Clifford Haglund, 80, has had with juveniles, his efforts to obtain their contact information, and the nature of his offenses, Detectives believe Haglund may have victimized children. If you, or…

Crime

Suspect Flees After Carjacking, Stabbing Deltona Driver

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2023

According to authorities, deputies apprehended Emmanuel Johnson, 31 of Daytona Beach after he bailed out of the car and fled to nearby woods. Johnson was arrested and charged with carjacking with a weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly…

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COPS: Ocala Man Charged With 20 Counts Of Child Pornography; Depicted Toddlers, Young Children…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 21, 2023

Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) Major Crimes Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Detectives arrested 23 year-old Luis Gabriel Garcia Rosado for 20 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. MARION COUNTY, FL - On Friday, March…

Crime

COPS: Ormond Beach Man Charged With 23 Counts of Possessing Child Pornography; Girls Estimated To…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 15, 2023

According to authorities, Raymond L. Brown, 61 was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for 23 counts of possessing sexual performance by a child. He remains held at the Volusia County Branch Jail on $460,000 bail pending a first court…

Crime

New Jersey Man Identified, Arrested Following Online Threat To Murder Sheriff Chitwood

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 14, 2023

A New Jersey man who made an anonymous online threat to kill Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood due to the sheriff’s recent stand against a neo-Nazi hate group was arrested at his mother’s house Monday and faces extradition to Volusia County to…

Crime

Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2011 Seminole County Homicide of Man Who Ordered Escort

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 14, 2023

According to authorities, 32-year-old Jerald McArthur Williams shot the victim who died in his living room. Williams was booked under a charge of First Degree Felony Murder. His accomplice, Jessica Perry, 30, of Ocoee, was arrested in July…

Crime

2-Year-Old Girl Rescued From Deleon Springs Swimming Pool

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 13, 2023

Volusia Sheriff’s Deputies and Fire Rescue responded to the home in DeLeon Springs after a frantic 911 call around 4:48 p.m. Sunday. It was learned the 2-year-old girl was found face-down in the above-ground pool while a family member was…

Crime

Deltona Motorcyclist Flees Traffic Stop, Fatally Crashes

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 13, 2023

Deputies performed CPR on Beauregard until Deltona Fire Rescue arrived and continued lifesaving efforts. However, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A 21-year-old Deltona motorcyclist was killed Sunday night…

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