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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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Miami Motorcyclist Dies After Striking Rear of Semi Tractor-Trailer

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 28, 2022

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2014 Suzuki GSK motorcycle, driven by Juan Gonzalez, 57, of Miami, struck the rear of a 2021 Kenworth semi tractor-trailer. He was pronounced deceased on scene as a result of the injuries…

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Detectives Seeking to ID “Person of Interest” Who May Have Information About Woman Who Was Victim of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 28, 2022

Detectives say the man seen in the surveillance photo released, which was taken on March 6, 2022 at approximately 3:00 am, may have information and is wanted for questioning. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office…

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Two Men Sought In Deltona Bar Stabbing Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 25, 2022

26-year-old Antonio Juan Santiago Jr. (left) was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He remains in custody at the Volusia County Branch Jail with a bond of $100,000.…

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Fatal Miami Shooting Was “Offer Up” Deal Gone Awry; Killer Confesses He Exchanged Stolen Goods for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 25, 2022

According to authorities, Daniel A. Roche, 22, of Hialeah was charged with first degree premeditated murder and tampering with physical evidence. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at approximately 4:55 p.m.,…

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Reward Offered For Suspect Wanted For Theft of $1,500 of Wine At Whole Foods Store in Wellington

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 24, 2022

According to authorities, the suspect helped himself to 28 bottles of wine, placed the bottles in reusable bags and left the store without paying. Subsequently, the store suffered a loss of over $1,500. The incident occurred on Monday,…

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Two West Palm Beach Men Charged After Six Month Investigation of Murder and Kidnapping of Man Found…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 24, 2022

37 year old Wareno Belizaire was charged with two counts of murder, robbery with a firearm, kidnapping, battery and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. Richardson Francois, 31, was charged with accessory after the fact of a…

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Reward Offered For Suspect Wanted In Greenacres Purse Snatching, Fraudulent Use Of Victims Credit…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 24, 2022

According to authorities, the unknown suspect snatched a woman's purse from a shopping cart and fled the store on a blue bicycle. GREENACRES, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate a suspect they say is…

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Man Missing From Delray Beach Area Found Dead In Nearby Lake

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 23, 2022

After an active search in the wooded area yesterday and today, a dive team located Frank Miles deceased in 18 feet of water. Miles abandoned his vehicle Sunday at the RC airplane field, fled into a wooded area and was reportedly seen…

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UPDATE: Four Students Hospitalized After Vehicle Drives Over Sidewalk at School Bus Stop In Royal…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2022

Four students were taken to local hospitals for treatment after a vehicle drove up on a sidewalk and struck four students waiting for a school bus. UPDATE APRIL 6, 2022, 6:18 PM: On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Angel Lopez, 57, was…

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Four Arrested for Organized Fraud and Criminal Use of Personal Identification In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2022

Ocala Police Detectives arrested Christopher Kozlowski, 32, Chelsea Mulcahy, 33, Travis Hunter, 41, and Anthony Shelly-Shumate, 38, for organized fraud and criminal use of personal identification. All four were taken to the Marion County…

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Hernando Traffic Stop On Stolen Vehicle Results In Arrest Of Three Men

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2022

According to authorities, Andre L. Dillard (left) was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to sell; Michael J. Oravetz (center) was charged with grand theft auto and Kasaar A. Thompson with resist/obstruct without violence. …

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Reward Offered For Suspect Wanted For $32,000 In Fraud From Victim Checks, Debit Cards in Lake…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2022

The victim suffered a loss of over $32,000. The suspect was seen driving a gray Hyundai sedan. The above incidents all occurred on February 4, 2022. PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate a suspect…

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Port Charlotte Burglary Suspect Hangs From Ceiling During Interview In Attempt To Escape Custody

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2022

According to authorities, Terrence Meehan, 29, was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling while unarmed, escape, possession of burglary tools, grand theft of property between $100 and $300 from a dwelling and resisting an officer…

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Miami Panhandler Lit Victim On Fire After Verbal Dispute

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 22, 2022

According to authorities, Sadrack Honorat, 31, who is listed as being homeless in arrest affidavits, was wearing the same clothing on the flyer standing on the median on NW 72 avenue, south of NW 58 street; he was taken into custody…

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West Palm Beach Man, 23, Charged With First Degree Premeditated Murder, Robbery After Greenacres…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 21, 2022

According to authorities, 23 year-old Lucas Torres, of West Palm Beach, was charged with first degree premeditated homicide and robbery. GREENACRES, FL - On March 15, 2022, at approximately 11:05 pm, Palm Beach County Sheriff's…

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Eight Rounds Fired In Riviera Beach Shooting

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 21, 2022

An estimated eight rounds were fired. The investigation is ongoing. Photo: Riviera Beach Police Department. RIVIERA BEACH, FL - On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, a woman was transported to a local hospital just after 12:25 a.m. after being…

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Detectives Looking To ID Suspect That Stole Speakers, Amplifiers And Stereo Equipment From West Palm…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 18, 2022

According to authorities, an unknown male entered the American Pro Sound USA store and helped himself to speakers, amplifiers and stereo equipment. The business suffered over a $2,000 loss. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County…

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Naked Marion County Gunman Who Shot At Deputies Arrested In Alachua County; Charged With Aggravated…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 18, 2022

According to authorities, Daniel Garrish Robbins, 54, was arrested after shooting at deputies least four times from a window at a residence when they arrived to investigate a domestic abuse report. MARION COUNTY, FL - On Friday, March…

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Several Arrests In Volusia County For ‘Orbeez Challenge’ Shootings; Dangerous Social…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 16, 2022

According to authorities,19-year-old, Sean McMullen, of Enterprise, was charged with shooting into an occupied vehicle, child abuse, and two counts of battery. Diego Medina Vega, 18, of Deltona, was charged with battery and two counts of…

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Man Attempted To Lite Fort Myers Trailer On Fire, Barricades Himself Inside; Shoots Himself After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 15, 2022

Sometime before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15, Dunmire stopped communicating with deputies and was subsequently located in the home with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Major Crimes Unit detectives were notified and launched a death…

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Palm Springs Man, 20, Wanted on DUI Manslaughter Warrant from January Crash That Killed Lake Worth…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 14, 2022

GREENACRES, FL - On Saturday, January 30th, 2022, a two vehicle collision took place at the intersection of Haverhill Road and Clinton Boulevard, within the city of Greenacres, where a passenger, 68 year old Lorraine Gayle, of Lake…

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COPS: Teen Had Backpack With Three Pounds Of Marijuana And Drug Paraphernalia In Vehicle Day After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 11, 2022

According to authorities, Stephan Vassel, 19, was arrested on charges of fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer, possession of marijuana with intent to sell within a 1,000 feet of a church, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Vassel…

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Two Sanford Men Charged With Armed Robbery At Osteen Convenience Store; Linked To Two Other Central…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 11, 2022

Taylor Silvia, 26 and Marvin Knight, 33, were arrested after they robbed three convenience stores at gunpoint recently, including a Circle K store in Osteen, according to detectives. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Two Sanford men are in…

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Broward Detectives Searching For Unknown Man Caught On Camera Attempting To Enter Weston Home At…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 11, 2022

Upon realizing the front door was locked, he turns and exits, leaving the area. Anyone who can identify the subject or has information is asked to contact Detective Michael Moses at (954) 626-4008. WESTON, FL - Broward County Detectives…

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Man on Felony Probation for Auto Theft Charged with Carjacking, False Imprisonment, Burglary, Grand…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 11, 2022

Timothy James Holbert, Sr., 30 was charged with carjacking, false imprisonment, burglary, and grand theft auto. His bond was set at $57,000. Holbert was also found to be on felony probation for grand theft of a motor vehicle. his new…

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Deltona Man Charged In Sexual Abuse Of Young Boy; Additional Charges Possible Pending Further…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 11, 2022

Detectives say they have investigated similar allegations involving Brandon Wheeler, 29, of Deltona, in the past, but due to a lack of information and evidence, criminal charges were not possible. This week, detectives were able to obtain…

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Lifeless Body Found On Rock Island Road After Fatal Hit-And-Run In Tamarac; Detectives Looking for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 10, 2022

According to authorities, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, Broward County Regional Communications received a call reporting a dead person in the 4400 block of Rock Island Road. Broward Sheriff’s Office district deputies responded…

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COPS: Man On Felony Probation Hid Under Woman’s Car, Then Kidnapped Her Along High-Speed Chase…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 10, 2022

Deputies were able to track down and arrest 32 year old Kenneth Lengel-Stage and charged him with false imprisonment, domestic battery, grand theft auto, carjacking, and knowingly driving while license suspended or revoked license. …

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Broward Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Southwest Fifth Avenue In Dania Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 9, 2022

When Broward Sheriff’s deputies arrived, they discovered an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics transported the man to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Broward Sheriff’s Homicide and Crime Scene units…

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UPDATE: Suspect Wanted for Shooting-Up Unoccupied Citizen Observer Patrol Vehicle in Greenacres IN…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 8, 2022

According to authorities, an unknown white or Hispanic male is seen firing multiple shots into a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Community Observer Policing vehicle then fleeing on foot traveling northwest from the location. UPDATE…

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