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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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Hernando Man Arrested After Four Month Investigation of Construction Site Burglaries; Sold Stolen…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 22, 2020

According to authorities, Dusty Ritrovato, 40, was arrested on twelve counts of Burglary to a Dwelling, four counts of Grand Theft of a Construction Site, six counts of Grand Theft, and eight counts of Dealing in Stolen Property. Ritrovato…

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ROTTEN: Deltona Man Sold Elderly Fathers Home, Left Him With Nothing At Friends House, Created…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 21, 2020

Javier Dross, 62 (left), and Lydia Dross, 57 (right), were arrested Friday in Arizona, where they moved and spent thousands of dollars of the victim’s money after leaving him with a friend he’d recently met in Deltona. DELTONA, FL…

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Spring Hill Woman Charged In Stabbing Incident

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 21, 2020

Heather Parris, 29, was charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon. She was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where her bond was set at $10,000. SPRING HILL, FL - On Sunday, December 20, at 9:24 p.m.,…

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Months-Long Investigation Results in Warrant for Palm Coast Man on Armed Burglary Stemming from…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 18, 2020

20-year-old Robert Cameron Wilson, was arrested while in jail on an unrelated road rage incident where he pointed a firearm at another driver. He remains in jail with no bond allowed. Wilson has a prior arrest history in Flagler County for…

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Joint Investigation With FBI Uncovers Over 400 Images Of Child Porn, Port Charlotte Man Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 17, 2020

39 year old Brendon John Boule was arrested for possession of child pornography, transmission of child pornography, and violation of probation stemming from his 2002 arrest also featuring crimes against children. Brendon was transported to…

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Two Arrested After Narcotics Unit Serves Search Warrant at Middletown Street Home in Port Charlotte;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 17, 2020

Marshal Joseph Eskew, 42, and William Clayton Denney, 58, were taken into custody after members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit served a search warrant at 3552 Middletown Street in Port Charlotte. CHARLOTTE…

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Port Orange Man Charged In Sexual Abuse of Two Children Ages 11 And 14; Allegedly Abused Multiple…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 17, 2020

According to authorities, Christopher H. Zinck, 24, was arrested late Wednesday night by Port Orange police at his apartment on Orange Boulevard. A warrant was issued for his arrest on two counts of sexual battery of a child after an…

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Lee County Detectives On Scene of Death Investigation In Lehigh Acres

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 16, 2020

LEHIGH ACRES, FL On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 5000 block of Timmers Lane in Lehigh Acres where they discovered a deceased male victim. Due to the nature of the incident, the Lee County…

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VIDEO: Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty After Throwing Dog Off Motel Balcony; Dog Now Nicknamed…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 15, 2020

Deputies and Daytona Beach police responded to the Motel 6 around noon Monday after motel staff reported that Murphy had been standing over the railing, threatening to jump off, and attacked one of the maids. When deputies arrived, Murphy…

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Volusia County Branch Jail Inmate, 48, Dead In Apparent Suicide

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2020

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="587" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/brian-allen.png" alt="Brian Allen, 48, was found unresponsive due to apparent…

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Flagler County Detectives Investigating Home Invasion Robbery in Palm Coast’s P Section – Three…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2020

Still images of the fourth suspect that has not been apprehended at this time. PALM COAST, FL - On Saturday, December 12, The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received a 9-1-1 call from a home on Prospect Lane in Palm Coast…

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Domestic Disturbance Call Turns Into Six Hour Standoff In Spring Hill

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 14, 2020

Upon arrival on scene, deputies attempted to take the male into custody, at which time he fled back into the residence; barricading himself inside. After approximately six hours, the barricaded person surrendered peacefully to…

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Volusia Deputies Arrest North Carolina Homicide Fugitive In Deland

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 13, 2020

DELAND, FL – Volusia sheriff’s deputies arrested a North Carolina homicide suspect Saturday in DeLand and recovered suspected heroin and ammunition during his arrest. According to authorities, Lloyd Carvon Gillis, 29, was wanted…

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Punta Gorda Man Facing Capital Sexual Battery After Search Warrant Uncovers Child Porn;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 11, 2020

Robert William Sanchez, 34, was arrested this afternoon after Charlotte County Sheriff’s major crimes unit executed a search warrant of his home. Sanchez was charged with sexual battery by an 18 year old or older with the victim under 12…

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Two Spring Hill Men Affiliated With Mexican Drug Cartel Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 11, 2020

The two men arrested at the residence were Juan Arias Castillo, 39, and Adan Barajas Maldanado, 35. Both suspects were charged federally. Maldonado and Castillo lived together and operated their drug trafficking operation from a…

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Hernando Sheriff: Drive Sober This Holiday Season; Deputies Will Show Zero Tolerance For Drunk…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 11, 2020

From December 18, 2020 through January 01, 2021, law enforcement will participate in the high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for…

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Marion County Detectives Looking for Missing and Endangered Umatilla Teen Last Seen on Thursday,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 10, 2020

Dallas Cook, 19, was last seen on Thursday, December 3, 2020 around 10:00pm at 16680 SE 248th Terrace in Umatilla, FL. He was wearing a navy-blue sweater and grey sweat pants. Due to statements made by Cook, there is concern for his…

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Search Begins for Missing Lehigh Acres Man; Wanted by Lee County Sheriff’s Office and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 9, 2020

LEHIGH ACRES, FL - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man. Phillip Paul Young, 28, was last seen leaving his residence in Lehigh Acres on foot today, December 9. Young is…

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Brooksville Fire Department Arrives on Scene Within Minutes of Laundry Fire at Hernando County…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 9, 2020

There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The laundry room/area is situated in a portion of the detention center that is separate from the inmate housing units; therefore, no inmates were relocated or evacuated during this incident. …

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Cape Coral Man Looking For “Fun” In Charlotte County Park, Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 9, 2020

John Marler, 69, of Cape Coral was charged with exposure of sexual organs and battery by intentional touch or strike. Inside Marler’s backpack deputies found a condom and two different types of lubricants. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - An…

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Major Crimes Unit On Scene of Murder-Suicide With Three Deceased Individuals In Bonita Bay Community

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 8, 2020

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bonita Bay Community in reference to a death investigation. Due to the nature of the incident, detectives with the Major Crimes Unit responded to assume the investigation. BONITA SPRINGS,…

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Father Charged With Neglect and Manslaughter After Child Drowns in Family Pool of Charlotte County…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 8, 2020

Shahzad Nazir Sayed Sr., 26, was charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child, two counts of child neglect, possession of a place with knowledge of manufacture of a controlled substance, minor present or residing therein, possession of…

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 8, 2020

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, 32110. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

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Deland Man Charged With Animal Cruelty, Child Abuse After Killing Two Dogs, Tried To Make…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 7, 2020

William Petty, 49, of DeLand, was arrested Sunday afternoon in Port Orange and charged with two counts of felony cruelty to animals, two counts of unlawful disposal of a dead domestic animal, child abuse and carrying a concealed weapon in…

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Good Samaritan Helps Deputies Locate Missing Juvenile In Lee County

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 6, 2020

Agency members from all over the county arrived to assist, including a Mobile Command Vehicle, Drones, K-9s, Aviation, and various specialty units. The tactical and strategic response of the many responding units, and the coordination with…

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Deltona Couple Charged With First-Degree Murder In Stabbing of Sanford Man After Four-Month, Two…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 5, 2020

Jaide Caporale, 30, and Marvin Bryant, 36, were each arrested Friday in the murder of 30-year-old Jo’el Cosby, Caporale’s on-and-off boyfriend. Cosby’s body was discovered Thursday, August 13, on the 800 block of Settler’s Loop in Geneva,…

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Charlotte County Major Crimes Unit Investigating Inmate Death

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 4, 2020

According to authorities, , Hailee Lynn Mathews, 25, was found alone in her cell with a piece of fabric around her neck. Jail staff immediately performed life saving measures and Mathews was transported to a local hospital. Unfortunately,…

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Port Charlotte Detectives Seeking to Identify Publix Liquor Store Armed Robbery suspect; Release…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 4, 2020

The suspect was observed wearing a heavy black coat with a hood, black jogging pants, gray and white gym shoes, white gloves, and a white face mask. He was described as possibly a black or Hispanic male. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Major…

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Fort Myers Man Arrested, Charged with 12 Counts of Child Pornography

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 3, 2020

Jack Walter Stollenwerk, 58, was located and arrested at his home on Primrose Court in Fort Myers Beach. Detectives with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force have charged Stollenwerk with twelve counts of Child Pornography. …

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Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Uses Drone to Locate Suicidal Subject Hiding in the…

Jessica Mcfadyen Dec 3, 2020

A deputy, certified in drone piloting, deployed his drone to locate a suicidal subject. While surveying a wooded area adjacent to Winters Street, the deputy was able to positively identify the person hiding in the tree line as the suicidal…

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