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Joe Mcdermott

Joe Mcdermott is our daily investigative journalist and staff reporter who keeps his eyes peeled for interesting Local, US and World News exclusively for The Published Reporter®. Mcdermott, one of our first and thus veteran reporters, is also a data analyst for select independent news and media organizations in the United States.

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Crime

Fleeing Armed Home Invasion Suspect and Sister Arrested In DeLand Minutes After Robbery In Orange…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 15, 2022

According to authorities, Jarvis Carr, 19, and his sister Jarvia Carr, 20, were each apprehended about five minutes after fleeing the scene in Orange City and heading north into DeLand at high speed. ORANGE CITY, FL - A suspect in an…

Crime

Surveillance Video Captures Parking Lot Shooting In Tamarac; Gunman Fled Seen In Dark-Colored Sedan

Joe Mcdermott Mar 15, 2022

Surveillance video shows the victim driving through the parking lot when a person wearing a light-colored hoodie and dark-colored pants begins firing. The gunman is then seen entering a dark-colored sedan and fleeing the scene. …

Crime

COPS: Hernando Man Calls 911 To Request Test of Meth He Purchased and Suspected Was Fake; Said He…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 11, 2022

Thomas Eugene Colucci, 41, was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $7,000. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

Crime

Detectives Say Fort Lauderdale Teen Who Killed Mother And Son In New Years Eve Crash Was Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2022

On March 7, 2022, detectives secured a warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Jonathan Yuz following the conclusion of the investigation. Yuz was located and taken into custody on March 8, 2022. He faces two counts of vehicular homicide,…

Crime

33-Year-Old Man Gunned Down In Middle Of The Street In Lauderdale Lakes; Gunman And Accomplice Fled…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2022

After the shooting, the gunman and his accomplice fled southbound on foot, leaving the victim to die. Broward County Regional Communications received a call about the shooting at approximately 10:15 p.m. that night. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL…

Crime

Broward Detectives Seeking To ID Two Men They Say Robbed And Shot Victim At Gas Station In North…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 8, 2022

Broward Sheriff’s Robbery detectives released surveillance video that shows the subjects prior to committing the crime. Investigators ask anyone with information on the subjects’ identities or the circumstances surrounding this incident to…

Crime

Florida ‘Capital Felony’ Sexual Battery Fugitive Arrested In Connecticut, Pending Extradition; Fled…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 7, 2022

Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) located 37 year old Benjamin Quinn in Bethlehem, Connecticut where he was living under the name “Michael Waters.”…

Crime

Detectives Investigating What Happened To German Shepherd Found in Wellington With Gunshot Wounds To…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2022

On Wednesday, deputies found a tan and black German Shepherd with gunshot wounds to her face and upper body. After further investigation the deputies learned the shepherd’s name was “BELLA”. She was immediately transported to Big Dog Ranch…

Crime

COPS: Daytona Beach Drug Dealer, 21, In Custody On $6.8 Million Bail Following Five-Month Undercover…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2022

According to authorities, Romario J. Burrowes, 21, a Jamaican national wanted on 28 counts with a total bond of more than $6.8 million, was arrested without incident Thursday afternoon outside an apartment complex at 600 Jimmy Ann Drive,…

Crime

Stuart Man, 29, Arrested After Detectives Charge Him With Intentionally Running Over His Family At…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2022

According to authorities, Nicholas Shaw, 29, of Stuart, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, neglect of a child and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. Shaw is being held at the…

Crime

Three Arrested for Capital Sexual Battery on a Child After CPS, Ocala Detectives Interview Victim;…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2022

According to authorities, Ocala Police Detectives arrested Zachary Wayne Turpin, 28, and two of his girlfriends, Annabelle Lagiglia, 26, (center) and Kendra Long, 28, for capital sexual battery on a child after interviews were conducted by…

Crime

COPS: Wellington Burglar Charged With Battery On A Senior Citizen And False Imprisonment; Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2022

Leroy Kelson III, was located and arrested for burglary of a dwelling with battery, battery on a person 65 years or older and false imprisonment. Detectives are seeking anyone who may have come into contact with Leroy Kelson III. …

Crime

COPS: Pompano Beach Man, 72, Responsible For Fatal Shooting Of Victim Deputies Found Lying In Pool…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 1, 2022

According to detectives, Donald Stephen, 72, of Pompano Beach, was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Broward County Main Jail and faces one count of murder without premeditation. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A 72-year-old…

Crime

Sanford Man Already In Custody On Possession Of Fentanyl, To Be Charged With DUI Manslaughter For…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 28, 2022

Authorities say the investigation into the crash indicated that Devin T. Barksdale, 30, of Sanford, was impaired when he hit the motorcyclist ultimately killing him. Barksdale is scheduled to be served today with a warrant for DUI…

Crime

SWAT, Narcotics Units Take Down Dealers and Suppliers In Brookville; Pounds Of Meth, 100 Grams Of…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 28, 2022

SWAT Teams from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Citrus County Sheriff's Office worked together to secure the property and numerous individuals on scene, while Vice and Narcotics detectives conducted the search. File photo:…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Considered Homeless and…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 25, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in West Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

COPS: County Jail Employees Were Feeding Confidential Information To Fort Lauderdale Bail Bondsman;…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 23, 2022

According to detectives, Broward Sheriff’s Civilian Inmate Asset Specialists Erika Ragin, 48, and Marie Gary, 54, were providing confidential agency jail inmate information to James Jones , the owner of Out On Bail, located in Fort…

Crime

Detectives Offering Reward for Two Suspects Wanted For Grand Theft from ACE Hardware in Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2022

According to authorities, the two unknown male’s entered ACE Hardware and selected four Stihl trimmers and left the store without paying. The store suffered a loss of over $1,500. GREENACRES, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office…

Crime

Plantation Man Charged With Murder After Fatally Stabbing Victim On University Drive In Tamarac

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2022

According to detectives, David Vaz, 67, of Plantation, admitted to stabbing the victim during an altercation. The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased. Vaz faces one count of murder. …

Crime

Orange City Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Possessing Child Pornography Released After Posting…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2022

According to authorities, Francisco Siaca, 47, was arrested over the weekend on a warrant as a result of the investigation conducted by the Child Exploitation Unit since December 2021. ORANGE CITY, FL - Volusia County Sheriff’s…

Politics

Kari Lake Runs Campaign Ad Slamming “Lamestream Media” During “Fake News” Shows Compelled To Run It…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2022

Trump-endorsed Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate Kari Lake‘s first television campaign advertisement will only run during news shows on news stations across Arizona. The news outlets Lake calls "fake" will be required under FCC guidelines to…

Crime

Caterpillar Dump Truck Driver Dies After Truck Slips Into Parkland Canal; Belle Grade Man, 24, Tried…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2022

Broward Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene along with the Coral Springs Fire Rescue and Broward Sheriff’s Dive Team members. Their endeavors ultimately became part of a recovery effort. File photo: YES Market Media, Shutter Stock,…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 20, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Pahokee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

Edgewater Man’s Sexual Advances On Two Teenagers Land Him In Jail; Detectives Asking Additional…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 18, 2022

According to detectives, Gregory Seifert, 51, of Edgewater, Seifert offered cash to both victims in exchange for assisting in or witnessing sex acts with him. He is being transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond. Photo:…

Crime

COPS: Inmate Sent Bomb Threats, With Return Address, To Courthouse, Attorney While In Hernando Jail…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 18, 2022

The return address on the envelope listed the name of Timothy A. Kydd as the sender. The courthouse was immediately evacuated with traffic in and around the courthouse was diverted. Deputies proceeded to conduct a thorough search of the…

Crime

Detectives Take Down South Florida’s “Alwoods Gang” After Multi-Year Investigation of Drugs, Guns,…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 17, 2022

Members of the “Alwoods Gang” are responsible for numerous criminal acts in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, including drive-by shootings, robberies, burglaries and weapons violations. Members of the gang were involved in…

Crime

VIDEO: Miami Detectives Seeking Suspects In Violent Armed Robbery That Left Employee In Critical…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 16, 2022

The subjects' images were captured by surveillance cameras. Detectives need the assistance of the community to identify and locate the subjects in the videos. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Robbery Bureau is…

Crime

Volusia Detectives Charge Ormond Beach Man, 29, With Sexually Abusing Dog, Possessing Child Porn

Joe Mcdermott Feb 16, 2022

According to detectives, Brandon Shelton, 29, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant as a result of the investigation conducted by the Volusia Sheriff’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEU) since October 2021. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - An Ormond Beach…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 15, 2022

Crime

Orange City Man Denied Stalking Young Girls, Told Deputies He Just Pulled Over To Smoke Crack And…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 11, 2022

According to authorities, 55-year-old Kevin Rich of Orange City, told deputies he had pulled over on the side of Grand Avenue to smoke some crack and masturbate. He denied following the girls and claimed they were just startled by the…

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