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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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Suspect Wounded In Shooting With Police In Mount Dora After Suspicious Deltona Incident; Detectives…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 12, 2022

Detectives continued to investigate the case and follow leads on the F-150 throughout the day, and just before 5 p.m. it was spotted in Lake County, where it again fled from law enforcement and ultimately crashed into a synagogue in Mount…

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Ocala Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 11, 2022

According to authorities, Matthew Schuster, 45, was arrested by Ocala Police Department detectives for 19 counts of possession of child pornography. OCALA, FL - On Thursday, July 7, Ocala Police Detectives arrested Matthew Schuster, 45,…

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COPS: Teen Intentionally Crashes Vehicle Into Hernando County Sheriff’s Building In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 9, 2022

A deputy who was inside the building and heard the collision went outside to investigate and saw a teenage male in the driver's seat of a black Toyota RAV4. The driver had crashed into the west side of the building, by a rear entrance.…

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Slew of Drugs and Firearms Seized During Search Warrant In Deep Creek Punta Gorda; Three…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 7, 2022

Lisa L. Rivera, 51, Christian A. Rivera, 22, and Angel M. Rivera Pagan, 49, were arrested and transported to the Charlotte County Jail. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search…

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COPS: Man Charged With Indecent Exposure After Fondling Himself While Watching Women Near…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 7, 2022

According to authorities, 28 year-old Daniel Ray Simpson. was arrested on two counts of indecent exposure of sexual organs. His bond was set at $10,000, $5,000 for each count. Simpson remains in the Hernando County Detention Center. Upon…

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Man Arrested For Attempted Carjacking, Burglary With Battery, And Attempted Burglary in Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 7, 2022

According to authorities, 51-year-old Normad Eliud Rosario-Otero attempted to burglarize a home but when the homeowner confronted him he fled toward an intersection and attempted to carjack multiple vehicles. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday…

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VIDEO: Volusia Deputies, Firefighters, Witnesses Rescue Unconscious Driver In Partially Submerged…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 6, 2022

Yesterday, after an SUV veered off Maytown Road in Oak Hill and overturned in the water, deputies, witnesses and Volusia County firefighters worked together to push it upright. They were able to rescue the driver, who'd been submerged and…

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Port Orange Man Charged With Soliciting 15-Year-Old Girl For Sex Over Snapchat; Released After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 1, 2022

Detectives say Hughes made several comments about wanting to meet, while encouraging the 15 years old to send sexually explicit images of herself. He was identified after he sent two photos of himself to the victim’s phone. Based on…

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WATCH: K-9 Takes Down Screaming Suspect Wanted For DeLand Carjacking and Murder; Recently Purchased…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 1, 2022

22 year-old Nassan Bacon was taken into custody, treated for a bite injury on scene and then transported to the hospital for further treatment. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A violent suspect in a recent fatal carjacking attempt was spotted…

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Charlotte County’s “Operation Poisonous Fruit” Nets 54; Seizes 1000 Grams of Meth, 78 Grams of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 30, 2022

In a video released by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, an undercover detective told audiences “We're out here once again serving another search warrant because these drug dealers continue to sell drugs in Charlotte County. Our…

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DeLand Fireworks Store Employee Charged With Stealing $14k In Fireworks; Reportedly Told Bosses She…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 29, 2022

According to authorities, after 33 year-old Jessica Clark of Paisley was confronted about the thefts, she confessed and returned items reportedly telling management she intended to sell the fireworks to pay off personal debt. Volusia…

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COPS: Deltona Suspect That Assaulted Woman In Bedroom Left Cell Phone In Her Bed; Struck Deputy In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 27, 2022

According to authorities, 52 year-old Cory Winston in Deltona, was charged with burglary with assault/battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, and violation of probation on previous charges of false imprisonment and kidnapping in a…

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Hernando County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Sexual Battery On A Child; Upon Release Must…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 24, 2022

According to authorities, on Thursday, Anthony Sapp, 34, plead guilty to Sexual Battery on a Child. Sapp, was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections, followed by Sexual Offender probation. Upon his release, he is required…

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Two Divers Drown Attempting to Explore 165′ Deep Buford Springs Cave in Weeki Wachee Within…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 23, 2022

The two men were believed to have had a discussion on whether or not they had enough air in their tanks to explore the cave. One of the divers is also believed to have mentioned he possibly had a leak in his tank. WEEKI WACHEE, FL -…

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Suspect in Teen Homicides Arrested; Charged with Attempted Murder

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 17, 2022

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Major Case Unit (MCU) Detectives, the Fugitive Unit and PACE have been actively and continuously searching for 18-year-old Terrell Sampson since a warrant was signed for his arrest earlier this…

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Ocala Detectives Arrest Couple After Investigation Into Several Stolen Merchandise Incidents

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 16, 2022

Through video surveillance and other investigative efforts, detectives were able to identify Brandon Crews, 37, and Jessica Lynn Long, 35, who were staying at the Royal Inn Motel, where stolen merchandise was recovered. OCALA, FL - On…

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Charlotte County Deputies Uncover 32 Grams of Fentanyl-Laced Methamphetamine On Boat Anchored Near…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 9, 2022

According to authorities, the two individuals on board were identified as 41 year-old Gabriel Wagoner and 37 year-old Frances At. ENGLEWOOD, FL - Charlotte County Sheriff's Marine Patrol deputies arrested two individuals after locating…

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Tampa Man Charged with Fraudulently Using Hilton Honors Hotel Points to Stay for Free

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 8, 2022

According to authorities, Hotel staff told deputies 25 year old Marcus Montgomery had been staying at the hotel since May 17, 2022 using the Hilton Honors points of seven different people to pay his hotel bill. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

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Detectives Arrest Suspect In Publix Parking Lot Stabbing In Lantana Area

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 8, 2022

After an investigation, detectives arrested 30 year-old Jeff Denoe of Lantana on two counts of battery and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The motive for the stabbing is unknown. LANTANA, FL - On Monday, June 6,…

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COPS: Ocala 14-Year-Old Apparently Shot Himself In The Neck By Accident; Boy Is In Critical…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 7, 2022

When Ocala Police entered the home, at Shadow Oaks Mobile Home Park, a14-year-old boy was found lying down on a living room floor suffering from a gunshot wound after apparently shooting himself in the neck. Photo credit: Ocala Police…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Suspect Wanted For Fraud at Chase Bank in Boynton Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 2, 2022

The suspect fled in a gray Nissan sedan from the Chase Bank located in the 900 block of South Federal Highway, in Boynton Beach. BOYNTON BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate a suspect they say is…

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Detectives Offering Reward For Tips Leading to Suspect Wanted In Burglary of Residence In Lake Worth…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 2, 2022

According to authorities, the unknown male entered the victim’s residence and stole over $3,000 in personal items. Prior to entering the residence he disconnected two surveillance cameras. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – The Palm…

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Detectives: One Dead After Collision; Unidentified Person Just Stood On Tracks As Brightline Train…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 2, 2022

The train engineer told detectives he immediately sounded the horn and flashed the train’s lights multiple times; however, the pedestrian did not move and the train struck the pedestrian, who was pronounced deceased on scene. File photo:…

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14 Arrested During DeLand-Area Drug Warrant Roundup And Narcotics Operation

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 2, 2022

The operation was a joint effort involving members of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and DeLand Police Department along with the East and West Volusia Narcotics Task Forces, Deltona Narcotics Enforcement Team and Volusia Sheriff’s Crime…

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Detectives Looking For Thief In Dark Gray Vehicle Who Stole Two Yorkshire Terriers Puppies From Boca…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 1, 2022

According to authorities the Yorkie on the left, is a two year old female named Sky. The Yorkie on the right, a three month old male. This incident occurred on Monday, May 30, 2022. BOCA RATON, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s…

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Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspicious Man With Methamphetamines Peeking Into Windows and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 1, 2022

According to authorities, Shane Sexton, 24, has been causing concern for the homeowners in the area and has recently been observed peeking into windows and trespassing. Sexton was transported to the Charlotte County Jail on charges of…

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Volusia Detectives Seeking To ID Burglary Suspect At Spruce Creek Fly-In Community in Port Orange

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 1, 2022

According to surveillance video, one male subject is shown entering several homes via pool patios and using a tool to break glass on rear sliding glass doors. Jewelry and other items were stolen from some of the homes. That suspect is…

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COPS: Daytona Beach Office Manager of Marine Towing Company Charged In $200k Payroll Theft By Giving…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 31, 2022

According to authorities, Jamie K. Mann, 35, of Daytona Beach, was charged of grand theft, transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail on Friday afternoon and released Saturday afternoon after posting $50,000 bail. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL…

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WATCH: S.W.A.T. Team Takes Down Suspect With Armed Robot After Pointing Gun At Deputy Serving…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 27, 2022

Around 3:30 p.m., after hours of negotiations, a bomb robot forced open the front door, and 56-year-old Curtis Lapiere Jr., surrendered. He was taken into custody by SWAT without further incident. PORT ORANGE, FL - A man facing…

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Hernando Detectives Investigating Shooting at Spring Hill Apartment Complex

Jessica Mcfadyen May 26, 2022

According to authorities, a preliminary investigation by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office revealed this was not some sort of random act of violence, and there is no suspected danger to the community. SPRING HILL, FL - On Wednesday,…

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