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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

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

Joe Mcdermott Feb 11, 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

DeBary Man Charged With Murder of His Mother; Detectives Say 55-Year-Old Was Killed by Injuries…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 10, 2022

According to authorities, David Rivera, 30, was taken into custody late Wednesday outside a Save-a-Lot grocery store in Deltona, where he initially resisted deputies by providing a false name and resisting efforts to identify him using a…

Politics

Arizona Lawmakers Still Trying To Decertify 2020 Election Results with HCR 2033, Now In Three…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 10, 2022

The legislation, HCR 2033, titled “Decertifying Arizona's 2020 Electors” was introduced on Monday, by State Rep. Mark Finchem, and is supported by thirteen other Republican lawmakers who have co-sponsored the legislation. The proposal to…

Crime

Miami Father Kills His Two Children, 9 and 12, Before Turning Gun On Himself; Mother Found All Three…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 9, 2022

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced all three deceased after a mother went searching for her missing children, 9 and 12 years of age; she found all three unresponsive near a canal bank. The investigation…

Crime

West Palm Beach Man, 25, Charged With First Degree Murder From Shooting Last Night In Palm Beach…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 8, 2022

According to authorities, 25 year old Nicholas Ducezil, of West Palm Beach. Ducezil was arrested and transported to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was booked on first degree premeditated murder and resisting an officer without…

Crime

COPS: Arrest In “Horrific” Drive By Shooting That Killed 8 Year Old Girl In Belle Glade;…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 7, 2022

According to authorities, Andrew James Thomas, 20, was arrested in Coral Springs for first degree murder with a firearm, attempted first degree murder with a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm after the murder of an eight-year…

Crime

UPDATE: Suspect Wanted For Numerous Businesses Burglaries In Boca Raton Area Apprehended

Joe Mcdermott Feb 7, 2022

The suspect has been identified as Robert Earl Lewis, 52. Lewis was arrested in cooperation with Boca Raton Police, Broward Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office. UPDATE FEBRUARY 10, 2022:…

Crime

Double Murder Suspect Barricaded Himself In North Lauderdale Home, Swat Team Responds, Tear Gas…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2022

According to authorities, Quincy Curtis James, 29, of North Lauderdale, was taken into custody Wednesday morning. He faces two counts of premeditated murder, one count of possession of a weapon or ammo by a convicted felon, one count of…

Crime

FEDS: Martin County Registered Sex Offender Sentenced to Over 37 Years in Federal Prison for…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 2, 2022

According to authorities, a federal district judge in West Palm Beach sentenced 47-year-old Gernard Clark, Sr. from Stuart, Florida, to 447 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for producing child…

Crime

Miami-Dade Police Investigating Armed Robbery Where Victim Was Followed From Bank In Black Chrysler…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 2, 2022

Miami-Dade Priority Response Team along with the Special Response Team responded to the scene to conduct a search of the bank for a possible third subject which was not found. Detectives are questioning the two individuals detained to…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Back Nine…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 2, 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 Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Spafford Avenue In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 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

Broward Detectives Arrest Suspect In North Lauderdale Fatal Stabbing

Joe Mcdermott Jan 31, 2022

According to investigators, Tasman Reynolds, 28, of Fort Lauderdale, stabbed a victim multiple times following an argument and physical altercation that began around 6:20 p.m. at a residence in the 1700 block of Cove Lake Road in North…

Crime

Weston Woman Charged With First Degree Murder After Bedridden Neglected Juvenile Found Dead

Joe Mcdermott Jan 28, 2022

According to authorities, a grand jury indicted Lashawn Hampton, 42, of Weston on a charge of first degree murder. Hampton was arrested at her home in Weston and taken to the Broward Main Jail. BROWARD COUNTY, FL – On Thursday,…

Crime

Broward Detectives Seeking to ID Subject That Brandished Gun At North Lauderdale Gas Station, Then…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2022

According to authorities, surveillance video of the crime shows a male subject, with long dreads, entering the business wearing a black hat, white shirt and light-colored shorts who brandished a gun before leaving the scene in a Silver…

Crime

Suicidal Woman Holding Gun to Head Lead Ocala Police On Pursuit

Joe Mcdermott Jan 25, 2022

The Ocala Police Department provided assistance to the Sheriff’s Office in attempting to stop the driver during the pursuit and in securing the scene of the shooting. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at approximately 1:20…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Spafford Avenue In…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 22, 2022

Crime

Detectives Arrest 16-Year-Old For Bringing Loaded Gun To Northeast High School In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2022

The student’s personal belongings were searched, and a firearm with ammunition was found inside his backpack. Broward Sheriff’s detectives were notified, responded to the school and arrested the student. File photo: YES Market Media,…

Crime

Detectives Hunting Suspect Wanted For Pompano Beach Attempted Murder; Should Be Considered Armed And…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2022

Homicide detectives said Otis Washington, 27, should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact detectives John Curcio or Samantha Cottam in the BSO Homicide Unit at (954) 321-4210 or…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Post…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2022

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On W. 36th…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 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 Riviera Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

COPS: Lauderhill Man Arrested After Setting Fire To Veterans Memorial In North Lauderdale;…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 14, 2022

After identifying the suspect, 21-year-old Brian Bocage, Violent Crimes Unit detectives obtained a warrant for Bocage’s arrest. He was charged with one count each of arson, possession of a fire bomb, and felony criminal mischief. …

Crime

Daytona Beach Man Out On Bond for Drugs Flees Deputies With 4-Year-Old Boy And Backpack Containing…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 14, 2022

The suspect, 31-year-old Tyrell J. Jackson, as charged with trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, Oxycodone and MDMA with intent to sell, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, fleeing or…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near 7th Ave &…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 13, 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 the area of Lake Worth Beach, FL, Palm Beach County. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance…

Crime

Slew Of Pills, Powder, Crack Cocaine, Guns & Cash Seized In Early-Morning Raid of Apartment…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2022

Montrell Brundidge, 35, was charged with trafficking in cocaine, Oxycodone, and MDMA, possession of Alprazolam and cannabis with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, three counts of child neglect and four counts of…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2022

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Watergate…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 10, 2022

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 7, 2022

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On 68th…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 7, 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 Loxahatchee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Broward Deputies, ATF Seize 13 Firearms, Hundreds Of Rounds Of Ammunition After New Year’s Eve…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 5, 2022

Deputies searched the home along with investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The search resulted in deputies seizing 13 firearms, including two short barrel rifles. Deputies also seized hundreds of…

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