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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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Daytona Beach Man Arrested After Stabbing, Wounding Father

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 1, 2021

Responding deputies immediately secured the son, identified as 36-year-old Bruce Orsborn. Orsborn had a self-inflicted knife wound to his throat. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - A 66-year-old Daytona Beach man is recovering from stab wounds he…

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Spring Hill Mother Arrested After Leaving Two-Year-Old Home Alone

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 29, 2021

Jasmine Waddy, 23, told deputies she left the child at home alone so she could go to the store. Waddy was arrested on one charge of Child Neglect. Her bond was set at $2,000. SPRING HILL, FL - On Thursday, January 28, at 9:40 a.m.,…

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Fingerprints Used to Link Fort Myers Beach Man To Lighting Possum on Fire; Arrested for Aggravated…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 29, 2021

Bryan Werner, 39, was arrested for aggravated animal cruelty and has been booked into the Lee County Jail after fingerprints and palm prints from a tin acetone can linked him to the crime. FORT MYERS BEACH, FL - Around 8 p.m. on…

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Flagler Detectives Investigating Shooting in Palm Coast “K” Section; Car and Home Targeted in…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 29, 2021

18-year-old Jamey Jahiem Bennet (left) was arrested and charged with Shooting a Missile at a Dwelling. 25- year-old Paul Philippe Pajotte (center) was arrested and charged with Shooting a Missile at a Dwelling and Possession of a Weapon by…

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Marion County Detectives Locate Silver Springs Armed Robbery Suspect Within Thirty Minutes Of Crime

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 29, 2021

Samantha Carlson, 29, was arrested for Robbery with a Firearm. According to authorities, her probation for drug possession was also violated, and she was transported to the Marion County Jail without bond. SILVER SPRINGS, FL - On…

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Three Suspects Arrested in Hernando Beach Trailer Theft

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 27, 2021

Adam Logan 46, Tara Pantas, 35, and Christopher Lillie, 39, were each charged with Grand Theft - More than $20,000, but less than $100,000. Additionally, Logan was charged with Possession of Fentanyl. All three were transported to the…

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Charlotte County Detectives Seeking Info On Missing Teen From Orlando Area, May Have Returned To…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 26, 2021

According to authorities, Dakota T. Carlson, 16, left his place of residence on foot, however, he was observed talking on his cellphone prior to him leaving the residence. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL – Detectives are asking the public for help…

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Edgewater Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges; Detectives Say He Has History of Soliciting Young…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 25, 2021

Aaron Crump, 32 of Edgewater, is facing a minimum of 20 enhanced counts of possession of a sexual performance of a child after a cyber tip led Volusia sheriff’s detectives to recover multiple graphic videos from his phone depicting sexual…

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Suspect Charged With Second-degree Murder In Killing Of Daytona Beach Man Missing Since This Past…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 24, 2021

Michael Harris Jr., 20, of DeLand, was arrested Saturday evening in the murder of 63-year-old Bobby Scott, whose husband reported him missing after he didn’t come home for an entire day. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - A suspect has been charged…

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Detectives Investigating Shooting In Daytona Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 23, 2021

While the incident remains under investigation with the information and evidence gathered indicating the father shot Moore to protect himself and his family from serious harm. No charges have been filed at this time in the shooting. (…

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Summerfield Man Arrested For Possessing Large Cache of Child Pornography

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 22, 2021

Dane Stevens, 40, was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he is held on a $100,000.00 bond. He is charged with twenty counts of Possession of Ten or More Child Pornography Images. MARION COUNTY, FL – On…

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Suspects Arrested in August 2020 Lehigh Homicide; Third and Final Suspect In Custody for Second…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2021

On the evening of January 20, 2021, the Fugitives Warrants Task Force located and apprehended the third and final suspect related to this homicide. He is currently being held in the Lee County Jail and is charged with second degree murder,…

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Drone Leads Volusia Deputies To Suspect Hiding In Mangroves In The Dark

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2021

45-year-old Jeffrey Goodwin, was taken into custody safely, without further incident. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine and also arrested on open warrants for violation of probation on previous charges of felony battery and…

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Detectives Arrest Deltona Woman, 25, For Possessing Child Porn

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2021

A 25-year-old Deltona woman has been arrested for possessing child pornography and remains in custody at the Volusia County jail. Hailey Brzezinski was booked into the jail Wednesday and charged with three counts of sexual performance by a…

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State Attorney’s Office and Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Receive Four Grand Jury Indictments for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2021

The FCSO Major Case and Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with the State Attorney’s Homicide Investigations Unit, use investigative techniques to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the suppliers of these dangerous narcotics…

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UPDATE: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Adult Female; Last Seen on January 18, In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 21, 2021

41 year old Nadia Natasha Williams was last seen on Monday, January 18, 2021, in the parking lot of the Quality Inn Hotel, at 13631 Indian Paint Lane, Fort Myers, Florida. UPDATE JANUARY 22, 2021, 6:00 PM: Nadia has been located…

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Police Investigating Port Charlotte Murder Suicide

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 20, 2021

Charlotte deputies learned that the suspect fled back inside the home, where he remained for hours. After hours of unsuccessful attempts to make contact via agency negotiators, the SWAT team used additional resources to confirm the suspect…

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Volusia Deputies Looking For Missing Daytona Area Man Last Seen Sunday; Cell Phone and Vehicle…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 20, 2021

Bobby Scott, 63, was last seen leaving his residence in the Daytona Beach area around 11:30 a.m. Sunday. It’s believed he was going to the DeLand area to meet someone. His cell phone and vehicle have since been recovered, but no one has…

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After Several Warnings Flagler Beach Man Arrested for Illegal Dumping on State Right of Way; Debris…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 20, 2021

After several warnings 40-year-old Stephen J. Horton was arrested on warrant for Illegal Dumping. FDOT hired an environmental services company to clear out all of the debris and fix up the State Right of Way at the cost of $4,200. The…

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Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Seeking Englewood Felon They Say May Be Hiding Out In North Port…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 20, 2021

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Hernando Sheriff’s Office Executes Search Warrant At Illegal Gambling Game Room “Ocean…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2021

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 82 Commercial Way in Spring Hill. The business, "Ocean Breeze," was an illegal gambling "game room." The Sheriff's Office has been working for months…

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Off-Duty DeLand School Custodian Arrested In Alleged Molestation Of 13-Year-Old Child; Aggravated…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2021

Maurice Carter, 46, of DeLand, was arrested Monday on charges of lewd or lascivious molestation and aggravated child abuse. Carter was arrested and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he remains in custody on $5,000 bond.…

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Hernando Detectives Investigating Shooting In South Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 19, 2021

Hernando deputies located two individuals who had sustained gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The incident occurred during a large outdoor gathering in the area of Twigg Street and Martin Luther…

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15-Year-Old Stabbed During Fight at Holland Park In Palm Coast, 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 18, 2021

19-year-old Jared Wayne Douglas was arrested for aggravated battery with permanent disfigurement while Armed. He was booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility where he is being held on a $25,000 bond. Douglas has no…

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Former Marion County Elementary School Employee Arrested For Lewd & Lascivious Conduct On…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 15, 2021

Based on victim and witness statements, Juvenal Gomez, 58, was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail, for Lewd and Lascivious Conduct on a Romeo Elementary Student. Gomez is being held with no bond. (https://fmcg-viet.com/)…

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Reckless I-95 Driver Who Crashed and Fled Deputies In Palm Coast Was Armed Convicted Felon,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

23-year-old Henry L. Davis was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, resisting arrest, fleeing or eluding law enforcement, driving without a license, and…

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COPS: Suspect Wanted For Shooting At Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested; Prior Convicted Felon Faces…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

Johny Dabrezil, 36, faces charges of attempted felony murder, discharge of a weapon into a dwelling or vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and fleeing and eluding. WEST PARK, FL - A suspect wanted for shooting…

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Palm Coast Man Arrested for Molesting 15-Year-Old Child

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

On January 13, 2021, an arrest warrant was signed for 70-year-old James Lee McIntire, of Palm Coast. Deputies immediately responded to his residence and took him into custody just after 1:43 p.m. on January 13. He was booked into the…

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Port Charlotte Man Attempts Fleeing Traffic Stop, Faces Eight Charges Including Trafficking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

Kalvin Bailey, 30, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, possession of controlled substance x3, battery on a law enforcement officer , resisting with violence, and possession of drug paraphernalia. …

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Sheriff: Drug Dealer Back in Jail Two Days After Release for Grand Theft Charges, Possession of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 13, 2021

After a traffic stop, 34-year-old Michael Tyrone Jackson was arrested for possession of cannabis. A week or so ago Jackson was arrested and charged with possession of alprazolam, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia.…

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