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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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Sheriff: “Sick Individual” In Lehigh Acres Arrested for Aggravated Animal Cruelty; Found Blood on…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 12, 2021

Ivan Garcia , 20, was booked at the Lee County Jail faces a felony charge for aggravated animal cruelty. When deputies arrived they noticed Kano, a black Pitbull, displayed evidence indicating the dog had been severely beaten. LEHIGH…

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Narcotics Unit, Special Operations, U.S. Marshals Execute Search Warrants at Homes of Known Drug…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 11, 2021

Eight suspects were arrested and charged with crimes ranging from drug sales, trafficking, and weapons offenses. FORT MYERS, FL – On February 11, 2021, members of our Narcotics Unit, Special Operations Unit, and the U.S. Marshals…

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Michigan Man Arrested in Grand Theft Investigation; Rented Home Depot Equipment Valued at $30,000,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 11, 2021

Deon Griffin, 31, rented a 2020 Gehl RT105 skid steer and trailer from the store the previous day and failed to return the items. Griffin was arrested by Citrus County Sheriff's detectives on a charge of dealing in stolen property. …

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Theft Suspect Identified, Sought After Lying, Stealing From Two Women He Met On Dating App OKCupid

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 11, 2021

Joseph L. Davis, 48, has a record as a convicted felon out of Oregon and North Carolina, and has an active warrant out of Oregon. His prior arrests include possession of fictitious ID, filing a false police report, domestic assault and…

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COPS: Deltona Man, 46, Charged With 16 Counts of Child Pornography Possession; Also Failed to…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2021

Volusia sheriff’s detectives in the Child Exploitation Unit began investigating Manno last July and discovered he was sharing videos and photos depicting sexual abuse of female children estimated as young as three up to nine years old. …

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UPDATE: Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Alert for Missing Endangered Silver Springs Teen Last…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2021

Due to statements made by Anthony, aw enforcement and his family are concerned for his well-being. Anthony Kincman, 15, is described as a White male, approximately 5' 6" tall and approximately 150 lbs. He has brown eyes and red-brown hair.…

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UPDATE: Volusia Sheriff’s Deputies Searching for Missing, Endangered Teen Girl Las Seen In Daytona…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 9, 2021

Alexis was last seen at the intersection of Tomoka Farms Road and W. U.S. 92 in Daytona Beach this afternoon. Alexis Ann Sutton continued northbound on Tomoka Farms Road and was observed running onto the property of the Motel 6 but was…

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Tip Leads To Capture Of Accused Child Abuser, One of Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Top 10 Most…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 9, 2021

LEE COUNTY, FL - After more than seven months on the run, one of Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers 10 Most Wanted fugitives is finally in custody on charges of aggravated child abuse. Jeremy Rodriguez, 37, was taken into custody…

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COPS: Suspects Traveled Back And Forth To Mexico Selling Illegal Medication; Facing Over 27 Counts…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 9, 2021

Esteban G. Garcia, 65. and Lorenzo A. Martinez, 51 were both charged with 27 counts of possession with intent to sell new legend drug without prescription, one count of possession of controlled substance with intent to sell, and one count…

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Four Days After Notice, Two Blackjack Arcade Employees Arrested For Violating Simulated Gambling…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 9, 2021

Jessica Bermudez, 38, and Rimon Joudi, 45, were arrested for 86 of simulated gambling device violations and transported to the Marion County Jail, where they are each held on $43,000 bonds. A copy of a new ordinance banning use was hand…

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Hernando County Aviation Unit Helps Apprehend Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Incident

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 9, 2021

20 year old Port Richey resident Vaughn McClellan Jr.. was charged with grand theft auto and resisting an officer without violence. The Florida Highway Patrol also cited McClellan for reckless driving, driving without a license, and…

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ZERO TOLERANCE: 11-Year-Old Arrested After Threatening to Shoot Teacher; “I Am Going To Shoot You…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 8, 2021

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the 11-year-old student. Based on the totality of the circumstances, the juvenile was taken into custody and charged with false report concerning the use of firearms in a violent…

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UPDATE: New Smyrna Speedway Employee Dies Following Medical Episode After Altercation

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 7, 2021

Deputies responded to New Smyrna Speedway in reference to a large altercation between two race teams, involving a dozen or more people. Witnesses reported that 59-year-old Russell Crews went in to disperse the crowd and also become…

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Early Morning Armed Robber At Large In Fort Myers Area

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 6, 2021

The suspect is described as a white male, 5'6", medium build, approximately 30 to 40 years old, wearing a Tampa Bay baseball cap. Early this morning, just after 5 a.m., he walked into a Circle K store, showed the clerk a large fixed blade…

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20-Year-Old Ocala Man Arrested For Two Shootings Just Days Apart; Leaned Out Side Car Window And…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 5, 2021

Nathaniel James Woodruff, 20, was arrested Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives for aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and on a warrant for aggravated…

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Flagler Sheriff: “Sick And Twisted Individual Who Preyed On A Young Child And Tricked Her Into An…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 5, 2021

33-year-old Gaston Santos Jr., was placed under arrest by P.A.C.E. Detectives on February 4, 2021 at 8:05 p.m. Santos Jr. was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Battery and booked in to the Flagler County Detention Facility and is being held…

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Over $53k In Fentanyl And Meth Seized During Starlite Lane Drug Bust in Port Charlotte, Several…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 5, 2021

On the morning of February 4th, 2021, a Narcotics search warrant was executed at 2369 Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte. From left to right were arrested: Clayton M. Waidelich, 31 (top left), Nicole Elizabeth Williams, 26, (top left center)…

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Marion County Detectives Make Arrest In Spree of Catalytic Converter Thefts; Found 42 in Ocklawaha…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 5, 2021

Rosa Kodjafachian, 42, was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where she is held on a $40,000.00 bond. MCSO Property Crimes detectives are continuing to investigate the vast number of catalytic converter thefts. …

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Hernando Detectives Investigating Homicide in South Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2021

Deputies responded to 823 Twigg Street where they located one individual deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Another victim was already en route via a private vehicle to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. …

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Suspect Charged With Murder In Fatal Altercation Outside Volusia County Gentlemen’s Club; Identified…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2021

Jesus Torres, 43, of Crescent City, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Flagler County after detectives spent three days working to track him down. Torres was transported to the Flagler County jail, where he will be held without bond. …

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12-Year-Old Arrested After Threatening School Shooting; Told Multiple Students “Don’t Come To School…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2021

A witness told deputies that the suspect told multiple students “don’t come to school tomorrow, I’m shooting up the school.’’ When questioned, the suspect admitted to making the threats but claimed it was only a joke and appeared…

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UPDATE: Fatal Shooting At Volusia County Fleet Maintenance Facility Believed To Be Dispute Over…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2021

Damian DeRousha, 43, of Edgewater arrived at the Volusia County fleet maintenance facility and opened fire on a man that was said to be having an inappropriate relationship with DeRousha's wife. UPDATE FEBRUARY 4, 2021, 4:54 PM: The…

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COPS: Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault on Deputy Sheriff; Pacing and Screaming Suspect Pulled…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 4, 2021

Clayton Callahan became extremely agitated and began pacing and screaming. He threw A vape pen and then his cell phone at a marked FCSO patrol car windshield. He then began yelling derogative and racist comments at deputies before pulling…

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Martin County Resident Detained on Charges of Child Exploitation

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 3, 2021

Nikolas Cook, 22, of Stuart, Florida, was ordered detained pending trial. His arraignment date is set for February 12. Photo: Martin County Sheriff’s Office. MIAMI, FL - On Friday, January 29, 2021, Nikolas Cook, 22, of Stuart, Florida,…

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Two Arrested After Volusia Detectives Recover Stolen Appliances In Daytona Beach Area Home…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 3, 2021

Volusia detectives recovered several brand-new stoves, microwaves and dishwashers and arrested two suspects after executing a search warrant Wednesday at a Daytona Beach-area home. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Volusia sheriff’s detectives…

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Brooksville Charged with Attempted Kidnapping And Aggravated Assault

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 3, 2021

Kenneth Michael Lengel Stage, 22, was charged with attempted kidnapping and aggravated assault. He was offered no bond. The Florida Highway Patrol also has charges pending on Stage. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Tuesday, February 02, just…

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Spring Hill Vehicle Burglars Thwarted by Observant Neighbor

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 2, 2021

A witness said he observed two unidentified individuals enter an unlocked vehicle belonging to his neighbor across the street. The witness was able to detain one of the suspects until law enforcement arrived. Both juveniles were each…

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Resident Killed In Mobile Home Fire In Edgewater Area

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 2, 2021

Firefighters extinguished the fire at 114 Ash Street in Edgewater and found a victim deceased inside. While the victim is believed to be the 70-year-old male resident of the mobile home, positive identification is still pending and may not…

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Volusia Detectives Investigating Death Following Fight At Gentlemen’s Club In DeLand

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 1, 2021

A man who was a customer in the club was discovered unresponsive in the parking lot and later pronounced deceased. Details of the investigation are not being released at this point while detectives continue to actively pursue leads. …

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit Charges Man with 12 Counts of Child Pornography

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 1, 2021

Edgar Alloway, 77, of Palm Coast, was arrested at his Palm Coast home and taken into custody. He was booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility and released after posting a $120,000.00 bond. PALM COAST, FL - The…

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