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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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School Deputy Arrests Port Orange High School Student With Loaded 9mm Handgun, Had Second Loaded …

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 8, 2022

In a TikTok video, the 16-year-old appeared to have a gun tucked into his waistband. A School Resource Deputy learned that the teen was in the school gymnasium, headed there and found him on the basketball court. Photo credit: Volusia…

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Volusia Detectives Seeking Central Florida Man Who Impersonated Licensed Contractor, Defrauded…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 7, 2022

According to detectives, an arrest warrant has been issued for Joseph England, 38, of Geneva in Seminole County for grand theft and obtaining property by fraud, along with false impersonation – his second offense. England was investigated…

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Deerfield Beach Man, 68, Dies After Crashing 2022 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle; Had No Helmet And…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 7, 2022

According to investigators, the rider was unable to maintain control of the motorcycle as he tried to maneuver through a curve in the roadway, which caused the 2022 Harley-Davidson to leave the road and strike a wooden fence. DEERFIELD…

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St. Augustine Teen County Has Declared “Delinquent” Charged In January Shooting in Deltona

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 7, 2022

Jeremiah Fuller, 19, was arrested this week at the Volusia County Branch Jail where he was already facing unrelated charges. He is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon or ammo by a person…

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One Dead, Two Injured In Dania Beach Crash

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 7, 2022

According to detectives, the RAV4 was seen traveling westbound from A1A at a high rate of speed without lights. As the vehicle approached Dixie Highway, the left turn arrow for eastbound traffic turned green and the BMW proceeded to make…

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Teen Arrested On Hate Crime Charge In Daytona Beach After Repeatedly Punching Victim In Attack…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 6, 2022

The attack was determined to be a hate crime, and the defendant was charged accordingly. He was also charged with violating his probation from a previous arrest for battery. He was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice to be…

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COPS: Englewood Man, Well-Known In Community, Arrested On Multiple Narcotics Charges After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 4, 2022

According to authorities, 56 year old Paul E. Mann, was charged with two counts of sale of methamphetamine, three counts of possession of a controlled substance without prescription, three counts of possession of drug paraphernalia and…

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Hernando County Couple Arrested on Grand Theft and Drug Charges After Traffic Stop In Weeki Wachee

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 4, 2022

Deputies arrested 25 year old Kristina Urig and her boyfriend, William Hudson, 36, who authorities say had three active felony warrants and was a suspect in a recent armed robbery in Pasco County. In addition to methamphetamine, fentanyl,…

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Deltona Man Charged With Attempted Second Degree Murder In Shooting Of Daughter’s Ex-Boyfriend

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 4, 2022

In addition to the attempted murder charge, Todd Powers, 46, was charged with possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm in public. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A Deltona man is charged with attempted…

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WATCH: Felon Recently Released From Prison Fled Deputies, Tried To Hide In DeBary Woods, Had Bag…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 2, 2022

According to authorities, Elger Johnson, 38, refused to come out of hiding for about an hour, but was ultimately taken into custody with the help of an air unit and a police K9 . DEBARY, FL - A fugitive wanted on drug trafficking and…

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Excessive Speed Deemed Cause Of Man Killed After Smashing Head-On Into Concrete Wall of Fort…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 1, 2022

Broward Sheriff’s Airport District deputies and Broward Fire Rescue responded, and Polynice was pronounced deceased on scene. Witnesses who observed the crash told detectives no other vehicles were involved in the incident. FORT…

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Fort Lauderdale Man, 27, Dead After Crash On Honda CBR 1000 Motorcycle In Pompano Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 1, 2022

According to investigators, a man riding a Honda CBR1000 motorcycle was ejected from the vehicle and transported to Broward Health Medical Center by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. He was later pronounced deceased. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A…

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Deerfield Beach Man, 65, Charged With First Degree Murder After Fatal Stabbing Inside Century…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 1, 2022

According to detectives, several witnesses identified Javier T. Bourego, 65, as the assailant who stabbed the victim. Investigators immediately located Bourego, of Deerfield Beach, at his apartment and took him into custody without…

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St. Petersburg Men Nabbed With Eight Garbage Bags Full Of Various Stolen Merchandise from Hernando…

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 1, 2022

Johnny King III was charged with Grand Theft and two counts of Petit Theft. His bond was set at $15,000. Antone Jones Jr. was charged with two counts of Petit Theft, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Equipment. His bond was…

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Reward Offered For Suspect Who Stole Laptop From Anglin’s Fishing Pier In Lauderdale-by The Sea; Has…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 28, 2022

According to investigators, as well as captured and released surveillance footage, the subject arrived at the pier, walked to the counter, took a 2014 Apple 15 MacBook Pro laptop, and left. The subject appears to have a full sleeve tattoo…

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Hernando County Man Sentenced to 32 Years for 2018 Fatal Shooting After “Erratic” Behavior Displayed…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 28, 2022

According to authorities, 59 year old Roger Vazquez, entered a guilty plea for the charges of murder in the second degree with a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm. Vazquez was sentenced to a total of 32 years in the Department…

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COPS: Imprisoned Gang Member Was Conspiring With “Network of Inmates” To Murder Witness Also In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 28, 2022

According to authorities, Marquee Dashawn Williams, 23, a professed gang member, was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) on charges of tampering with a witness in a capital felony proceeding, conspiracy to commit murder,…

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Man Dies After Arriving At Lehigh Hospital With Gunshot Wounds; Vehicle Found With Bullet Holes

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 27, 2022

Detectives have reason to believe the incident occurred near the area of Bennington Drive and Baieriue Circle in Lehigh Acres, but the investigation is still ongoing. This incident is an active homicide investigation and according to…

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COPS: Ocala Man Under Surveillance In Suspected Truck Thefts Caught Hiding In Woods, Surrendered

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 25, 2022

According to authorities, Dwayne Rutherford, 36, was charged with for multiple felony charges, including grand theft of a motor vehicle, grand theft of a firearm, attempted auto theft, and others. OCALA, FL - Multiple Ocala Police…

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Marion County: Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Agents Seized Record Number of Illegal Drugs; 228…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 24, 2022

UDEST is an initiative of the North Florida High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and comprised of local, state, and federal law enforcement professionals from the Ocala Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Florida…

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Detectives Say DeLand Shooting After Confrontation Was Not Self Defense; Charge Shooter With…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 23, 2022

Ryan Hawkins, 45, was arrested without incident Tuesday after what detectives said was a thorough investigation into a shooting at a DeLand home where Hawkins was inside with his girlfriend when her ex-boyfriend showed up, who was said to…

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Man Charged With Armed Robbery, Battery and Kidnapping After Home-Invasion in Micanopy, Others…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 23, 2022

Ronald Ganser, 48, was charged with robbery with a firearm, armed burglary with a battery and kidnapping. Detectives attempted to interview Ganser about the incident, but he refused to speak without a lawyer present. He was placed under…

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Two Charlotte County Deputies Crash While Responding To Emergency Call In Englewood; One Rollover,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 23, 2022

At this time, the exact cause of the collision is unknown. The Florida Highway Patrol has responded and is investigating the incident. File photo: Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Charlotte County, Florida. ENGLEWOOD, FL - Two…

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Homicide Detectives Looking To ID Drivers Of White Cadillac Escalade With Group of ATV’s From…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 22, 2022

Investigators say numerous ATVs and dirt bikes were riding northbound on Flamingo Road from Stirling Road when the victims were shot from a White Cadillac Escalade driving in the same direction. COOPER CITY, FL - Detectives with the…

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Animal Rescue Worker Dies After Dog Attack In Oakland Park

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 22, 2022

OAKLAND PARK, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman after a dog attack that occurred on Thursday, February 17 in Oakland Park. According to authorities, at approximately 11:00 a.m.,…

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Fleeing Suspects Apprehended After Ditching Stolen Vehicle In Spring Hill

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 21, 2022

The driver, later identified as Keshawn Jones, 32, and his passenger later identified as Cynthia Richards, 32, fled southbound on Barclay Avenue at a high rate of speed. Deputies initially lost sight of the fleeing vehicle however caught…

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Man Shot Several Times In Parking Lot Of Spring Hill Bar Expected To Survive, Police Say

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 20, 2022

According to authorities, the victim was treated by patrons inside the bar until emergency medical services arrived on the scene. The suspects, an unidentified black male and an unidentified Hispanic male, fled the scene prior to law…

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UPDATE: Detectives Searching For 35-Year-Old Man Missing From Pompano Beach Area For Over Two Weeks

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 18, 2022

According to detectives, 35-year-old George Garcia was visiting from Texas and his family reported him missing Thursday, February 17. He was last seen in the morning Wednesday February 2, in the area of 1001 Pine Drive in Pompano Beach. …

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Body Found Floating in Drainage Canal Near Pahokee Marina; Detectives On Scene Investigating

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 16, 2022

Deputies arrived on scene and confirmed the discovery. Sheriff's detectives have also arrived on scene to investigate further. According to authorities, no foul play is suspected at this time. PAHOKEE, FL - On Wednesday, February 16,…

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Detectives Charge Two Lee County Residents With Felony Abuse To Chihuahua

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 16, 2022

According to authorities, following an investigation and interviews, Rebecca Lucia Tapia, 32, and Leonardo Enrique Santiago Gutierrez, 25, both residents of a home on 48th Street West in Lehigh Acres, were arrested and charged with…

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