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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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Flagler Parents Arrested on Multiple Felony Counts of Child Neglect After Children Discovered Living…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2021

Christina Coe, 26, and Gilbert Bridewell, 27, were arrested and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. They are both charged with three counts of Felony Child Neglect without Great Bodily Harm. The children are…

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DETECTIVES: Search Continues For Woman, 44, Last Seen In Fort Myers Beach Last Month

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 20, 2021

Melissa Rose Hautaniemi, 44, was last seen at on South Street, in Fort Myers Beach, on March 29, 2021. UPDATE: According to authorities, Melissa has been located. FORT MYERS BEACH, FL - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting…

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SWAT: Search Warrant In Englewood Lands Four In Cuffs; Nets Loaded Handgun, Ammunition,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 16, 2021

From left to right: Fallon Capps-Buchner, 37, Vincent M. Delemos, 35, Latisha L. Campbell, 30, and Elizabeth M. Norris, 32. ENGLEWOOD, FL – Four individuals were arrested following the early morning search warrant of 3101 Bourbon…

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Deltona Woman, 52, Killed While Crossing Fort Smith Blvd

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 16, 2021

A couple were crossing in front of Ace Hardware at 305 Fort Smith Blvd., when the accident occurred just after 9 p.m. DELTONA, FL - A 52-year-old Deltona woman walking across Fort Smith Boulevard with her husband Thursday night was…

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UPDATE: Detectives Searching for Missing Lehigh Acres Woman

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 15, 2021

UPDATE APRIL 19, 2021, 11:10 AM: According to authorities, Lesley Perez has been located. No other information was made available. LEHIGH ACRES, FL - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance in locating…

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UPDATE: Hernando Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Endangered Adult Last Seen When Released…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 15, 2021

Nikilya Shavavea Davis, 18 is described as a black female, approximately 5'6" in height and weighing approximately 144 lbs. She has black dreadlocks and brown eyes. UPDATE APRIL 15, 2021, 5:34 PM: The Hernando County Sheriff's Office…

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Two Arrested for Taping Dog’s Mouth Shut, Abandoning a Second In Lee County

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 14, 2021

Anthony Barge, 20, and Allison Marie Sweck, 20 were arrested and booked at the Lee County Jail, charged with one count each of Aggravated Animal Cruelty and one count of Animal Cruelty. ESTERO, FL - Yesterday evening deputies…

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After Fire Marshal Determines Arson, Video Surveillance Assists In Arrest of Lemon Bay High School…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 14, 2021

At the conclusion of the investigation, the State Fire Marshal determined the fire started as a result of arson. School video surveillance assisted in the arrest of a Lemon Bay High School student whose name will be withheld due to age. …

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Lee County Detectives Seeking Info On Teen Missing Since February; Believed To Still Be In The Fort…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 14, 2021

FORT MYERS, FL - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Arianda Simmons, 16, has brown hair, blue eyes, is 5’5”, and weighs 115 pounds. Simmons has been missing since February…

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DeLand Sex Offender, 48, Charged With Sexual Battery on Child; Seen In Videos Abusing 4 To…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 13, 2021

Wes Brough, 48 of DeLand, was identified as the subject seen in several videos sexually abusing a 4 to 5-year-old girl. DELAND, FL - A registered sex offender in the DeLand area has been charged with sexual battery on a child after a…

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Flagler Sheriff: Driver Arrested for Running Over Teen at Park Brawl In Palm Coast; Multiple Arrests…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 13, 2021

18-year-old David Reis was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated child abuse. Reis was located at his home in Palm Coast and taken into custody. He is being held at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention…

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14 Year Old Teen Arrested for Setting Multiple Fires in Palm Coast’s B-Section

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 10, 2021

Deputies located the juvenile on Burbank Drive and she was holding a lime green lighter in her hand. She was secured and read her rights, after which she refused to speak with deputies. PALM COAST, FL - The Flagler County Sheriff’s…

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Two Temple Terrace Men Charged in Thefts of Fragrances from Ulta Beauty Store in Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 9, 2021

Caribe King Jr., 24, and Surgeo Hollis, 20 were located and arrested on warrants, then transported to the Orient Road Hillsborough County detention center on a charge of Grand Theft. Additional investigations are occurring in separate…

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Flagler County Suspect Arrested for Grand Theft of Multiple Burglarized Trailers and Stolen Items…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 9, 2021

According to authorities, Lucas Mosley, 24, was charged with Grand Theft and three counts of Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling. He is being held on a $3,500 bond. FLAGLER COUNTY, FL – On February 27, 2021, Flagler County…

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Volusia Sheriff Chitwood Issues Alert As Scammers Hire Uber Drivers To Pick Up Cash From Victims,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 8, 2021

In one case, surveillance video captured footage of a suspect. In the video, an Uber driver can be seen arriving at a drop-off site in Orlando, where he handed off $17,500 of a 78-year-old DeLand woman's money to the unidentified suspect. …

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Notifies Public of New Sexual Predator Resident Residing on North…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 8, 2021

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Bunnell, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood visit…

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Spring Hill Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Trafficking in Methamphetamine, Possession, Other…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 7, 2021

According to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office, the driver of the minivan, later identified as Thomas Abel, 62, was found to have clear baggies containing narcotics, empty baggies, a glass smoking pipe, and a digital scale in his…

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Chief Williams from Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Selected to Attend FBI’s Florida Executive…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 6, 2021

The twenty-third session of the Florida Executive Development Seminar will take place in Sandestin, Florida, from May 16 to May 21, 2021. BUNNELL, FL - Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Division Chief David Williams has been…

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Man Arrested After Stealing Ambulance from Oak Hill Hospital In Brooksville; Got Stuck in Mud and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 4, 2021

Trey Allen Cornwell, 29, is charged with Grand Theft Auto after police say he stole and ambulance to the Kass Circle area off of Port Court where he got the ambulance stuck in mud and sand as it approached a nearby body of water off of…

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Marion County Detectives Searching For Missing Woman Last Seen Near Ocala Residence

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 4, 2021

According to authorities, Angela Brown was last seen at 9am on April 3, 2021 her last known residence on Water Road in Ocala. Angela was wearing grey pants, a grey shirt, and carrying a clear tote bag with blue handles. OCALA, FL – The…

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Hernando County Detectives Respond To Stabbing At Brooksville Speedway; Crime Stoppers Offering Cash…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 3, 2021

Witnesses told deputies as the men exited the store, the suspect was joined by two or three male friends. All of the men began fighting in the parking lot. UPDATE APRIL 5, 2021, 4:44 PM: Detectives have identified and interviewed the…

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Brooksville Sports Bar Employee Shoots and Kills Patron Outside of Establishment

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 3, 2021

According to authorities, Stanley Matiyosus, 42, was arrested on a charge of Second-Degree Murder with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Saturday, April 03, 2021 at 1:50 a.m., Hernando County…

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UPDATE: 14-Year-Old Charged With Aggravated Battery In Altercation With Security Officer at Group…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 31, 2021

Witnesses told responding deputies that the officer was bringing the juvenile back to Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise after finding him off campus, and an altercation between the juvenile and the officer broke out in…

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Brooksville Woman Charged with Lewd and Lascivious Battery on New York Teen; Allegedly Lured to…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 31, 2021

Kelley Gaudette, 32, was arrested and charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a victim older than 12 but less than 16 years of age, principle to traveling to meet a minor, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, and…

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Volusia Sheriff’s Office Issues Sexual Predator Notification, Clarification, Regarding New…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2021

An alert regarding Parker Lee Sharpley, 37, went to all users across Volusia County instead of only those within the defined radius of the address. A follow-up text alert was just sent correcting the error, and clarifying information has…

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Marion County Detectives Investigating Homicide In Southwest Ocala’s Hidden Oaks Neighborhood After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2021

According to authorities, deputies responded to a residence where a small fire led them to discover a deceased person. OCALA, FL - Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred…

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Man On Charlotte County’s Most Wanted List Arrested With Two Woman At Motel in Punta Gorda;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2021

Stephanie Brown, 42, Richard Rendon, 35, who was recently placed on the Charlotte County Most Wanted list and Priscilla Palmer, 59, were all placed under arrest after authorities observed Rendon in the parking lot of the Knights Inn at 300…

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Georgia Man Picked Up On Warrant In Charlotte County Succumbs To Injuries At Hospital; Suspected Of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 29, 2021

Shortly after entering the jail facility, Brandon H. Ballinger, 33, was observed in his cell actively seizing. Jail staff immediately rendered aid while simultaneously alerting medical staff to respond. After several days of care Ballinger…

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COPS: Search For Missing Latino Man, 38, Last Seen At Ocala Home

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 29, 2021

Josue is described as a 38 year old Hispanic / Latino man approximately 5' 7" tall and approximately 180 lbs., He has brown eyes and black hair. If you have any information that could help us locate Josue Molina-Rodriguez, please call 911.…

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REWARD: Volusia Detectives Seeking Pair Who Tried To Break Into Occupied Motel Room In Daytona Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 29, 2021

Volusia sheriff’s detectives have identified two suspects wanted since Saturday when the pair tried to break into a room at the Motel 6 in Daytona Beach, resulting in the male suspect suffering a gunshot wound. Warrants have been issued…

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