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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

Missing Boy Found Dead On Christmas Day In Royal Palm Beach Retention Pond, Foul Play Is Not…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 28, 2021

14-year-old Vensly Maxime, was not seen again until his body was discovered on Christmas day in a retention pond located at 100 Sweet Bay Lane in Royal Palm Beach. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County…

Crime

UPDATE: Detectives Find Vehicle That Mowed Down Six Children In Deadly Hit-and-Run In Wilton Manors,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 28, 2021

Wilton Manors Police Department, Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Fort Lauderdale Police Department and Fire Rescue responded after a hit-and-run vehicle struck six children in Wilton Manors, killing two of them. File photo:…

Crime

Two Men Found Murdered In Vehicle In Tamarac

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 27, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s crime scene and homicide detectives were notified and responded to the scene to investigate. The Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office was also contacted. According to investigators, the M.E.’s office autopsies…

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Missouri Woman Killed Boyfriend With Sword On Christmas Eve; Told Officers She Took Meth And Wanted…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 27, 2021

Brittany A. Wilson, 32, of Cape Girardeau, told responding officers she took methamphetamine believed her boyfriend was battling several demons and she was attempting to set him free by killing him. Wilson was arrested and transported to…

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Las Vegas Man Who Fled Police Had Severed Head In Cooler

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 26, 2021

According to authorities, 57-year-old Eric Holland, was found in possession of a severed head after attempting to flee Las Vegas Police. LAS VEGAS, NV - On Thursday, December 23. 2021, at approximately 3.42 p.m., Las Vegas Metropolitan…

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Two Suspects Arrested Christmas Eve For Stolen Vehicle In Lake Worth

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 25, 2021

According to authorities, Jordan Alvarez, 30, of Lake Worth, was charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle. Michael J. Whited, 50, of Palm Springs, was charged with possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, carrying a…

Crime

Hollywood Man, 21, Faces DUI Manslaughter, Possession of Xanax, In Death Of Bicyclist In Weston

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 23, 2021

Lidor Lahiani, 21, of Hollywood was taken into custody by the Broward Sheriff’s Dania Beach Crime Suppression Team Tuesday, and faces one count of DUI manslaughter, two counts of DUI crash with property damage and one count of possession…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Murder Of Man On Interstate 95 In Deerfield Beach Early Saturday Morning

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 23, 2021

Detectives are investigating the murder of a man on Interstate 95 in Deerfield Beach early Saturday morning. File photo: Hernando Sorzano, Shutter Stock, licensed. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide…

Crime

Broward Man Out On Bond Facing 20 Criminal Charges Related To Child Pornography, Arrested Again On…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 22, 2021

According to authorities, Thomas D. Lee Jr., 30, of North Lauderdale, was arrested Tuesday by Broward Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force on six new child pornography charges. He is currently being held at the…

Crime

Four Arrested After Numerous Narcotics, Weapons, And Cash Found During Search Warrants Executed In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 22, 2021

David Gayle, 45, Destiny Wright, 20, Deandre Goodson, 26, Eve Kilgannon, 47 were all arrested after numerous narcotics, weapons, and U.S. currency were located during search warrants in Brooksville. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Wednesday,…

Crime

Detectives Make Arrest In September Crash, Shooting and Homicide that occurred at Summit Blvd and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 22, 2021

According to authorities, Anthony Jerez, 19, of West Palm Beach was arrested on Tuesday and booked on Negligent manslaughter, homicide, possession of a weapon, destroying evidence and obstruction of a criminal investigation. WEST PALM…

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Indoor Marijuana Grow Operation, 192 Pounds Of Marijuana Plants Discovered After Hernando County…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 22, 2021

During the search warrant, 103 marijuana plants were recovered, with a total weight of more than 192 pounds. SPRING HILL, FL - On Monday, December 20, 2021, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics unit executed a search…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Death Of Dania Beach Woman; Seeking Anyone With Information Or Area Video…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 21, 2021

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the death of a woman found lying in the road on Nov. 21. DANIA BEACH, FL - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are…

Crime

5-Year-Old Boy Playing At Nearby Residence Struck, Killed By Car Near Lauderdale Lakes Home,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 20, 2021

Detectives say the child ran east, past a vehicle parked in a driveway and into the roadway directly into the path of the vehicle. The child was then struck by the passenger side front bumper of the vehicle in front of the residence.…

Crime

Search Warrant Executed on Brooksville Home Nets Three for Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Other…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 20, 2021

According to authorities, Lucas Hernandez, 27, Anthony Fontaine, 53, and Nikki Myers, 49, where all arrested due to the raid which took place on Young Street in Brooksville in the early afternoon hours of Monday, December 17, 2021. …

Crime

Spring Hill Student Charged With Setting Fire To American Flag In Student Parking Lot

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 17, 2021

One of the students was able to jump in the bed of the truck and extinguish the fire, which included the flag and some debris lying in the bed of the truck. Witnesses reported seeing a student fleeing the scene after lighting the flag on…

Crime

Hernando Man Selling Sugar As “Fake Narcotics” Told Deputies Intent Was To “Help People Get…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 17, 2021

Steven Edward Langone Jr., 37, who according to county records has a long criminal history of drug arrests in Hernando County, was arrested and charged with trafficking in fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine, possession of controlled…

Crime

Marion County Sunday School Teacher Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Victims at Church

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2021

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, detectives arrested 27-year-old David Saint Louis for two counts of sexual battery on a victim less than 12 years of age and two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation on a victim less…

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Palm Coast Man On Probation For Possession of Marijuana Found With Cocaine, Pounds of Marijuana,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2021

Jonathan Young, 35, was arrested for possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of probation and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate…

Crime

Volusia Deputies Charge Nursing Assistant, 72, With Sexually Abusing Patient Who Has Dementia

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2021

According to authorities, Roger Pratt, 72, was charged with sexual battery on a female victim older than 18 years old with mental defects after Pratt was observed by a staff member abusing the patient with his hand while she was in her…

Crime

Enterprise Man Charged With Animal Cruelty In Poisoning Death Of Pet Ball Python

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2021

Patrick Grimaldi, 64, of Enterprise, was arrested at his home this morning. Deputies started investigating the incident after it was reported by the snake’s owner on Nov. 23. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - An Enterprise man is charged with felony…

Crime

Man Shot Dead In Pompano Beach; Homicide Detectives Investigating

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 15, 2021

Broward Sheriff's crime scene and homicide detectives responded to investigate. A representative with the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office also responded, and the victim was transported to the M.E.'s office for post-mortem…

Crime

Punta Gorda Father, Son, And Girlfriend Arrested For Drugs and Illegal Weapons Possession After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 15, 2021

Jason R. Fisher, 46, was charged with possession of controlled substance, possession of firearm by convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia. Jason’s 21 year old son, Caleb was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted…

Crime

Two Lee County Teens Charged With Felonies After Shooting Toy Gun; One Teen Struck Deputy In The…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 15, 2021

Ziyantee Bragg, 17, (left) and Tanner Fox, also 17, were charged with battery for their involvement in the Whiskey Creek incident. Fox, 17, was additionally charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds, which is a felony, as well…

Crime

Loxahatchee Man Charged with DUI After Hitting Bicyclist Near Wellington Green Mall in Wellington

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2021

According to authorities, Carlo Vellone, 72, of Loxahatchee was charged with DUI with property damage or non-serious personal injury, a first degree misdemeanor. WELLINGTON, FL - A Loxahatchee man has been arrested for driving under…

Crime

Detectives: Truck Wanted In Connection With West Palm Beach Homicide

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2021

According to detectives, the vehicle has unique identifiers to include a black license plate frame, temporary license plate, after market rims, faded hood, diamond plate tool box, chrome gas cap cover, and a black hitch. The license plate…

Crime

Suspect Arrested For Attempted First Degree Murder In Jupiter

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2021

Clayton Craig, 32, of Jupiter, was arrested and transported to the Palm Beach County Jail and booked on the charge of attempted first degree murder with a firearm. JUPITER, FL - Shortly before 2:00 am,…

Crime

Bicyclist Dies In Pompano Beach After Hit by Vehicle, Two Honda Civic Drivers Involved Remained On…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2021

The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased. Both drivers remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation. Investigators say excessive speed, impairment and mechanical malfunction are…

Crime

Suspect Responsible For Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Deltona Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2021

Demarcus James Deon, 27, Of Daytona Beach, was charged with hit-and-run resulting in death, hit-and-run resulting in serious bodily injury, armed trafficking in cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of over…

Business

29 Pawnbroker Violations Found During Inspections of 4 West Volusia County Pawn Shops

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 10, 2021

After a hand inspection of one week’s worth of transaction records, there were a total of 29 violations found at four Volusia County pawn shops. File photo: Noel V. Baebler, Shutter Stock, licensed. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Sheriff’s…

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