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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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Crime

Former Deputy Arrested for Additional Charges In Aggravated Stalking Case

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 28, 2020

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Deputy Dedorious Varnes resigned on August 4, 2020, during an internal investigation following his arrest on July 3, 2020 for Aggravated Stalking. Varnes had been suspended without pay and was facing…

Crime

Help Sought In Solving Murder Of Southwest Florida Teen

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 28, 2020

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help tracking down information on the person or persons responsible for the murder of 18-year-old CJ Wallace who was found deceased, the victim of an unknown assailant. Anyone…

Crime

Sheriff Staly Hosts 3rd Annual ‘Addressing Crime Together’ Meeting Virtually via Facebook Live;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 27, 2020

Sheriff Rick Staly held the third annual public Addressing Crime Together (A.C.T.) meeting virtually via the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The meeting went virtual instead of in-person because of COVID-19. At the meeting,…

Crime

SHERIFF: Violent, Career Criminal Behind Bars For Narcotics related Charges “If You Peddle Poison In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 27, 2020

Detectives located Rodrick Kanrad Campbell, 24, on August 26th, 2020, and took him into custody. During his intake process, Campbell threatened detectives with death and physical harm. This violent statement led to him receiving an…

Crime

Cape Coral Man, 45, Charged with Twenty Counts of Possession of Child Pornography; Held on $200,000…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 27, 2020

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit and members of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assumed the investigation and verified Marshall Faulkner, 45, to be the suspect. During the investigation, Detectives and…

Crime

Port Charlotte Teen Facing 12 charges following Crime Spree, Including 20 Vehicle Burglaries, Grand…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 26, 2020

The suspect first provided law enforcement with a fictitious name but was later positively identified as Peyton, 16, of Saint Petersburg. During the investigation, deputies discovered the Silver SUV was stolen from a residence on Alaska…

Crime

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info On Missing Lehigh Acres Teen; Last Seen Monday on…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 25, 2020

Brian Tapanes, 18, of Lehigh Acres, was last seen yesterday Monday, August 24, 2020, leaving his residence on a black cruiser bike. He was wearing a blue Nike shirt and black shorts and has on a silver necklace with a large eagle charm on…

Crime

K-9 Helps Apprehend Two Teens for Grand Theft Auto Outside Withlacoochee Coin Laundry in Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 25, 2020

Nicklaus Simon Martinez, 18, and Anthony Michael King, 19, were arrested after being located hiding in a treehouse by Hernando County Sheriff's K9 officer Chase. Both Martinez and King were charged with one count of grand theft auto. Bond…

Crime

Service Dog Trained to Detect Blood Sugar Levels Stolen from Lehigh Acres Home; Six Month Old…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 25, 2020

Despite an extensive search in the neighborhood and surrounding area, Kairo has yet to be found and his owner, and law enforcement, believe he was intentionally stolen. Kairo is a service dog who was being trained to detect blood…

Crime

Hernando County Aviation Unit Used To Track Down Suicidal Man Who Passed Out In Spring Hill Golf…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2020

As deputies searched by ground, the sergeant on scene requested the assistance of the Hernando County Sheriff's Aviation Unit. Deputy Jeff Andrews and K-9 Chase began tracking the male from the location where he was last observed. The…

Crime

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting That Left One Dead, One Injured In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2020

According to authorities, at approximately 11:30 p. (https://louisvilleroofing.com) m., deputies responded to a shooting with injuries. One of the victims, identified as Kyle Cornelius Scott, 33, of Longwood, died at the scene. The other…

Crime

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting at Vehicle Audio Business – Possible Stand…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2020

“There were numerous witnesses to this shooting,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “At this point, detectives are still piecing together the sequence of events but preliminary information indicates this may be a ‘stand your ground’ case with a…

Crime

Volusia Sheriff’s Detectives Charge Deltona Man With Possessing Child Porn; Suspect Charged With 35…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2020

According to authorities, James Glass, 30, of Deltona Florida, was arrested by Deltona Crime Suppression Team deputies Thursday on a warrant for possessing photos and videos containing child sexual abuse material. DELTONA, FL - Volusia…

Education

Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Prepares for Traffic Safety as School Resumes Reminds Parents to…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2020

From left: Chief Bovino, Deputy Williams and K-9 Jax, Deputy Landi, Sgt. Ragazzo, Cpl. Daily, Deputy Champion, Deputy Towns, DFC Malheiros, Deputy Held, Sheriff Staly, Cmdr. Reynolds, Deputy Erlandson, Deputy Lilavois, Deputy Alecrim,…

Crime

FINDING A KILLER: Lee County Connections Could Help Solve North Port Murder Of Javaris Miller; Cash…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2020

NORTH PORT, FL - The murder of a Lehigh Acres man in North Port five months ago remains unsolved, but investigators and Crime Stoppers are hopeful that connections in Lee County could be key to finding a killer. According to…

Crime

Tips Needed to Track Down Parking Lot Shooters In Fort Myers

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2020

According to authorities, on Thursday, August 7th, a large party was held in the parking lot behind the McDonald's, located on Palm Beach Boulevard and Buckingham Road in Fort Myers, which is also known to young adults as P Lot. Around…

Crime

Detectives Arrest Two Teens for Lehigh Acres Crime

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 21, 2020

Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit responded and swiftly located the driver and her accomplice. The two teens were named in the report but are being redacted by The Published Reporter editors due to their age. LEHIGH…

Crime

DeLand Pawn Shop Owner Arrested Again for Operating Without License, Dealing In Stolen Property,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

Mark Costantine, 40, has again been arrested by Volusia sheriff’s detectives. Costantine was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail where he is being held with no bail allowed. A bond revocation was also requested. DELAND, FL…

Crime

Charlotte County Man, Jason Depretis, 42, Lies About Cancer Diagnosis, Raises Over $85,000; Created…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

Jason F. Depretis, 42, was arrested by North Port Police August 11th and is currently being extradited to Charlotte County Jail on a $50,000 bond. NORTH PORT, FL - A North Port man accused of scamming a local Charlotte County business,…

Health

Daytona Beach Mother and Toddler Share Bond Over Surgery to Repair ‘Hole in the Heart’ After Doctors…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – Rashad “Deuce” Gholston Jr. is all boy. The active 2-year-old, born in Tallahassee but who now lives in Daytona Beach, is always on the go. “He’s always running and jumping, and doing backflips and…

Crime

Marion County Sheriff’s Major Crimes Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting Death Near…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

When Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the incident location, they observed a deceased individual with gunshot wounds. At this time, the victim’s information is not being released pending a next-of-kin notification.…

Crime

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Probing Fatal Deputy Involved Shooting In Hernando County…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

The SWAT and Crisis Response teams, along with a drone pilot, were called to the scene. Upon arrival, the pilot deployed a drone into the structure. Once inside, the drone pilot identified the male to be slumped over in a chair. Entry was…

Crime

Brooksville Stabbing Leads to Homicide Arrest in Hernando County

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

The suspect, identified as James Dean Croft, 48, was placed into custody and transported to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office for interview. Croft refused to provide a statement to detectives. Hernando County state corrections records…

Crime

Two Ocala Teens Arrested For Making An Explosive Device; Charged With Felony of Possession of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

OCALA, FL - On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Deputy Murphy arrested juveniles Clayton and Zachary, both 14 years of age, for Possession of a homemade explosive device, which is a felony. According to…

Crime

Palm Coast Sheriff’s Detectives Seek Shooting Suspect from May 2020 Shooting; Reward Up to $5,000…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2020

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly: "Today we’re asking for the community’s help in a case we’ve been investigating since May 26, 2020. If you have any information on this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477). You could…

Crime

SILVER ALERT: Marion County Sheriff’s Office Asking Public for Assistance in Locating Mack Arthur…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 19, 2020

Mr. Mack Arthur Thomas who was last seen at his residence of 6016 SW 89th Street Road, Ocala, at 8:00 am on August 19, 2020. A Silver Alert has been issued. If you have any information about Mr. Thomas’s whereabouts, please call 911. …

Crime

Alert Neighbors Help Deputies Apprehend Two Teen Burglary Suspects In Spring Hill

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 19, 2020

SPRING HILL, FL – On Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at approximately 9:27 a.m., numerous citizens living in the Regency Oaks community in Spring Hill called to report two suspicious individuals who were knocking on the doors of various…

Crime

Hernando Man Describes Abuse of Infant Who Would “Cry Constantly,” Cause Frustration; He…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 19, 2020

The infant was transferred to UF Health Shands Hospital where a skeletal survey was conducted and revealed multiple fractures, to include corner fractures of the left upper arm, fractures to both upper legs near the knees, and a fracture…

Crime

Illegal Guatemalan Migrant Arrested For Capital Sex Battery On An 8-Year-Old In Ocala Florida; No…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 19, 2020

Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) arrested 21-year-old construction worker, Alonzo Diego Cristobal, a Guatemalan migrant, for capital sexual battery on a victim under 12-years-old. Due to the defendant not being a legal citizen and…

Crime

Volusia Detectives Investigating After Man, 75, Dies From Balcony Fall at New Smyrna Beach…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 18, 2020

he victim, John Cheney of Oviedo, 75, and his wife were staying at their condo, Surfside Condominiums at 4831 Saxon Drive, on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 5 p.m., Cheney complained of not feeling well and went to take a nap in the…

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