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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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Detectives Seeking Person And Vehicle Of Interest In Burglary at Kings Point Community in Delray…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 24, 2022

Kings Point is an adult community of roughly 7,200 condominiums. During the burglary various power tools were stolen from the maintenance shed. DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate someone…

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Hernando County Deputy Delivers Door Dash Meal After Driver Arrested for Stolen Vehicle In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, just after 10 p.m., the stolen vehicle was spotted traveling northbound on Mariner Boulevard near Carnegie Way in Spring Hill. Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop on the stolen vehicle at Mariner Boulevard…

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Baker Act: Woman Barricades Herself With Family

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2022

Special response team members and hostage negotiators were requested. After several hours, the hostage negotiators were successful in diffusing the situation. The family exited the residence unharmed, and the woman was transported to an…

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VIDEO: Slew of Drugs, Guns and Ammunition Seized During Volusia Sheriff’s SWAT Team Raids In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 21, 2022

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood attended each location and called the effort a reminder to every drug dealer that they will never be tolerated in the community. Photo: Volusia Sheriff's Office VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A pair of search…

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Deltona Woman, 57, Charged With DUI Manslaughter For Killing Pedestrian in February Crash

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 21, 2022

According to authorities, Laurie A. Colletti, 57, of Deltona, was arrested at her home Wednesday evening after a warrant was issued charging her with DUI manslaughter. Colletti was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail without…

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Detectives Make Additional Arrest In Human Trafficking Investigation In Medley, Florida

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 20, 2022

According to authorities, 40-year-old Raul Antonio Jimenez-Rodriguez was arrested by the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office-Human Trafficking Unit on charges related to Human Trafficking. (https://buckstovepoolandspa.com/) An…

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Hernando Detectives Suspicious Incident at School Bus Stop in Ridge Manor After Man Reportedly…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 19, 2022

According to authorities, three children exited a school bus in Ridge Manor when they noticed an unknown adult male parked in a nearby vehicle who motioned for them to approach his vehicle. RIDGE MANOR, FL - On Monday, April 18-2022,…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Suspect Wanted For $1,400 Theft From Walmart In Greenacres, Crime Stoppers…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 19, 2022

According to authorities, on Sunday, the unknown male shown in surveillance images entered Walmart in Greenacres and helped himself to over $1,400 worth of Cricut products. Upon exiting the store the suspect was seen entering a…

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Two Men Charged With Bank Robberies in Hernando County

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 18, 2022

Two suspects, Bertin Balan Jr., 22, the passenger, and Barry Toussaint, 28, the driver, were located inside the vehicle. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. A firearm was located in the possession of Toussaint and a BB…

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Detectives Seeking “Person’s of Interest” In Three-Year-Old Lake Worth Homicide; One Male…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 18, 2022

Anyone who can identify the persons of interest on the left and/or has information on the this homicide is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. In the left side image, the male on the left walks with a significant limp. …

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UPDATE: Detectives Seeking Man With Large “HighLife” Tattoo on Back for Use of Stolen Credit Cards…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 17, 2022

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain anonymous by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the See Something feature. The…

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Detectives Release Footage From Scene of Shooting In Greenacres; Witnesses Sought, Reward Offered

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 13, 2022

An investigation revealed that multiple witnesses were present during the shooting and detectives have released surveillance footage from the scene. Anyone with any information regarding this shooting is urged to contact detectives. …

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Detectives Arrest Man Who Shot Dog In Jupiter

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 12, 2022

According to authorities, on Tuesday April 12, 2022, Benjamine Brown surrendered without incident. Boots sustained a broken jaw and multiple lost teeth, however, he is recovering well, and will be adopted once he is fully healed. …

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Ocala Couple Arrested Second Time For Trafficking Fentanyl

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 12, 2022

According to authorities, Alejandro Mendez, 39, and Calah Sabilona, 33, were arrested for armed trafficking of fentanyl, conspiracy to manufacture fentanyl tablets, possession of drug paraphernalia, and ownership, lease, rental, or…

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Volusia County Fraud Suspect Used 78-Year-Old Victim’s Bank Card To Buy $17,000 In Guitars,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 12, 2022

According to authorities, Mystery Shiloh Demarest, 49, is wanted on charges of grand theft and fraudulent use of a credit card in the case, which dates back to May 2019. That's when the victim allowed Demarest to move into her home to help…

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DeLand Area Man Charged With Sexual Battery, False Imprisonment In Two Separate Incidents

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 11, 2022

According to authorities, Eric Sirmans, 49, was arrested Friday after the women each described in detail two recent incidents of sexual battery inside Sirmans’ residence near DeLand. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A DeLand man is charged with…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Suspects Wanted For $2,000 Theft from Walmart in Greenacres

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 11, 2022

According to authorities, two unknown males entered Walmart and helped themselves to over $2.000 worth of Cricut and KitchAide products. Upon exiting the store the suspects were seen entering a gold Cadillac XTS. …

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Former Palm Beach County Camp Counselor Under Investigation For Possession of Child Pornography

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 9, 2022

According to authorities, 25 year old Isaac Gabriel Yunes, of Boca Raton, is being investigated for the possession of obscene material, 10 or more of child pornography images and destroying evidence, alter destroy or conceal. BOCA…

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Several Firearms Removed From Port Charlotte Home After Shooting Investigation

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 6, 2022

According to authorities, when deputies arrived, they located Ralph A. Marok, 58, who appeared irrational and was transported to a local hospital. Marok was charged with shooting throwing into vehicle or dwelling and criminal mischief…

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Detectives Looking To ID Hit-And-Run Driver Of Black Dodge Ram Pickup Truck With Large White Sticker…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 6, 2022

The vehicle is identified as a black 2009 to current year black Dodge Ram regular cab pickup truck with fog lights. There is a large white sticker on center back window of the vehicle. LAKE WORTH, FL - On Saturday, March 12th, 2022, a…

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Detectives Investigating Body Found Floating In Intracoastal Waterway Between Port Of Palm Beach And…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 5, 2022

According to authorities, the PBSO marine unit responded to an adult male body found floating in the intracoastal waterway between the Port of Palm Beach and Peanut Island. RIVIERA BEACH, FL - Shortly before 4:00 pm, today, Tuesday,…

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Dash Cam Video Captures Charlotte County Deputies Rescue Man Trapped Inside Burning Vehicle In Port…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 5, 2022

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West Palm Beach Man Charged With Homicide In Early Morning Shooting

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 4, 2022

According to authorities, 67 year-old Miguel Colon Rodriguez. Rodriguez, of West Palm Beach, was charged with homicide and two weapons offenses. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On Sunday, April 3, 2022 at approximately 6:00 am, Palm Beach County…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Suspects Wanted For Burglary To Residence In Lake Osborne Estates in Lake…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 1, 2022

This incident occurred on March 30, 2022 between approximately 10:15 am and 10:30 am. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate two suspects who they say burglarized a residence in the 1400…

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90-Year-Old Man Stuck And Killed While Walking On E. Silver Springs Blvd In Ocala; Driver Said She…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2022

The driver said that she did not see 90-year-old man, Eugene Aldrich, before he stepped in front of her, and she attempted to avoid him by swerving to the left, but he was struck. MS arrived and rushed Aldrich to the hospital, where…

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COPS: Man Threatens Family Friend With Baseball Bat At Spring Hill Residence; Tracked Down By…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2022

According to authorities, Larry Haller, 54, was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center on a charge of aggravated assault. His bond was set at $2,000. SPRING HILL, FL – On Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at approximately 7:32…

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Detectives Arrest, Charge Deltona Nurse With 90 Counts of Stealing Narcotics at Nursing Facility

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2022

According to authorities, Licensed Practical Nurse Christopher Braunle, 48, was arrested Monday. He is accused of improperly signing out narcotics on multiple occasions to administer to patients, most of whom are elderly. Braunle told…

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Ocala Teen Shooter Arrested For Murder

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 30, 2022

According to authorities, Ocala Police Detectives have arrested Leandre Cox, 18, for murder of a 23-year-old. Detectives say Cox is the shooter in the homicide and he turned himself into the Ocala Police Department headquarters on…

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Broward Detectives Investigating Crash That Killed Two Fort Lauderdale Men

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 29, 2022

According to authorities, detectives are investigating a fatal crash that killed two men in unincorporated Central Broward Saturday evening. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating a…

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Detectives Seeking Hit-and-Run Driver In Miami Area; Vehicle Should Have Driver’s Side And Front-End…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 28, 2022

According to investigators, on March 9, 2022 at approximately 11:30 p.m. the driver of the vehicle shown hit a pedestrian and a loose dog, pulled a u-turn, stopped briefly, and then fled. Fire Rescue responded and transported the victim to…

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