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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

West Palm Beach Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting In Parking Lot Of Family Dollar off Southern Blvd

Joe Mcdermott Jan 4, 2022

According to authorities, Warren Ellison Hobbs Jr., 24, of West Palm Beach was booked in to the Palm Beach County Jail Main for first degree premeditated murder. He is being held without bond. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On Monday, January…

Health

Lamestream Meltdown: Former FDA Head Says “Cloth Masks Not Effective Against This Coronavirus” –…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 3, 2022

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member, stressed that scientists now understand much more about how COVID-19 spreads through airborne transmission, and that cloth face coverings are just not going to be…

Crime

Broward Deputies Arrest Driver Involved In Deadly Hit-and-Run That Mowed Down Six Children, Killed…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 28, 2021

Sean Charles Greer, 27, of Wilton Manors, faces two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving death, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury, two counts of leaving the scene of an…

Crime

VIDEO: Woman Arrested by FBI After Berating And Attacking Passenger on Flight from Tampa to Atlanta…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 27, 2021

During the video, the irate woman went as far as to hit and spit on the 80-year-old man during the altercation with him yelling that she would be immediately arrested as soon as the flight landed, which she was by FBI agents at…

Crime

Boca Raton Man, 31, Shot Neighbor Over Loud Music on Christmas Eve

Joe Mcdermott Dec 25, 2021

Zachary Moncada, 31, of Boca Raton, was arrested and charged with attempted first degree homicide, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of battery, and a weapons offence. He was offered no bond and remains…

Crime

FEDS: Lake Worth Dominant-Submissive “Master” Guilty of Producing Child Pornography of Six-Year-Old…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 21, 2021

According to federal authorities, Robert Dunn, 46, of Lake Worth, pleaded guilty to conspiring to produce, producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman will sentence Dunn in federal court…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 21, 2021

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…

Politics

Who Is Ray Epps? Day’s Loudest Riot Recruiter, Apparent Leader of First Breach of Capitol, Dubbed…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

Ray Epps has many claiming he was likely one of a number of federal plants who covertly infiltrated rioters with the goal of inciting them to enter the Capitol. Thomas Massie (R-KY) questioned Attorney General Garland about Epps during an…

Crime

After Tips Pour-In, Detectives Arrest Gun Wielding Bike Thief in Lauderdale Lakes Walmart Theft;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

According to authorities, shortly before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, at Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes, 18 year-old Jarred Frico committed armed robbery. According to county records, he is currently being held at the Broward County Jail…

Politics

WATCH: Trump Says, “No Way” Biden Is Running The Country, “So Obvious”

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

Former President Donald Trump joined Maria Bartiromo to discuss the infrastructure bill and Biden’s failed handling of the southern border. Photo credit: Fox News / Sunday Morning Futures / YouTube. PALM BEACH, FL - In a recent…

Politics

Rally Outside Arizona AG Brnovich’s Office Protests Three Month Silence on Status of…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

According to online videos shared on social media, hundreds were in attendance at the rally held Friday, outside of the Offices of the Attorney General of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, to protest against his offices silence from the office of…

Crime

Detectives Release Video Of Man Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Bicycle from Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2021

Anyone with information can contact Broward Sheriff’s Det. Armando Enrique at 954-321-4233. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips that…

Crime

New York Driver Arrested In Fatal Crash That Killed 44-Year-Old Broward Mom; To Be Extradited To…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2021

Sunny C. Lavalle, 44, of Weston, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died. Sunny is shown here with her mother Cheri Surloff. BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A New York man was arrested for…

Crime

FEDS: Tamarac Man Arrested For Assault on Law Enforcement at Jan. 6th Capitol Breach; Accused of…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 16, 2021

According to authorities, Mason Joel Courson, 26, of Tamarac, Florida, is charged with federal offenses that include assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and inflicting bodily injury, civil disorder, and entering and…

Crime

WANTED: Orlando Detectives identify Central Florida Serial Rapist They Say Terrorized Communities…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 16, 2021

According to detectives, Leslie Renald Lagrotta, 61, (shown here in a 2010 arrest booking in Volusia County for resisting arrest with violence), was armed with a weapon as he committed several sexual battery incidents that terrorized…

Trump Says NYAG Letitia James Dropped Out Of Governor’s Race Because Her Campaign Was A…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 15, 2021

The statement comes after The Washington Post reported James wants Trump to testify as part of her investigation into potential tax and financial fraud inside the Trump Organization. The AG plans to depose Trump on whether he overvalued…

Crime

Fort Lauderdale Husband Faces Murder for Wife’s Death After Skeletal Remains Found In Heavily Wooded…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 14, 2021

Ernest Gordon, 44, faces a charge of murder in the second degree in connection with his wife’s death and disposal of her body. Ernest reported his wife missing on November 7, but investigators say she was already dead. FORT…

Crime

Operation Naughty List: Six Arrested for Exposure of Sexual Organs at Scott Springs Park in Ocala;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 14, 2021

According to authorities, Lester Simeon, 40, Garrick Ortman, 36, William Moses, 50, Bruce Adams, 64, Alexander Clary, 63, Carey Croy, 55, were all arrested for exposure of sexual organs. Both Croy and Simeon had two counts of the…

Entertainment

CREEPY: Jimmy Fallon, Ariana Grande, and Megan ‘the Stallion’ Release Big-Pharma Touting…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 13, 2021

In the video, which was recently re-tweeted out by the account for President Joe Biden rendering it much more attention, the three entertainers dance and sing along to a song appearing to suggest getting out and getting as many…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking Public To Help ID Suspect Accused Of Purse Snatching and Attempting to…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 13, 2021

According to authorities, the unknown suspect is believed to have snatched the purse from a patron at a local IHOP in West Palm Beach. After the theft the suspect immediately tried to use the victims credit card to obtain cash. WEST…

Crime

South Bay Suspect Charged With First Degree Murder After Belle Glade Shooting Investigation

Joe Mcdermott Dec 13, 2021

After an investigation, Ivin Spencer, 41, of South Bay, was charged with First Degree Murder. He was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail, and is expected to be attending first appearance this morning, Monday, December 13, 2021. No…

Crime

West Palm Beach Man Charged With DUI And Driving Without License After Crash With Motorcyclist at…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 13, 2021

According to authorities, the driver of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle was killed after he was stuck by a vehicle being driven by 33 year old Alvaro Berduo Rodriguez of West Palm Beach. Berduo Rodriguez was arrested and charged with DUI…

Business

CHICAGO: Smash And Grab Thieves Steal Watches Worth Millions From Luxury Car Dealership In Broad…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 13, 2021

According to authorities, one suspect stood by the door with a gun as a look-out while the other smashed a display case with a hammer, stealing at least eight luxury watches worth millions. Anyone with information is asked to call…

Crime

14 Shot, 1 Dead As Drive-by Shooter Targets Outdoor Vigil In Texas; Suspect In Small Dark Colored…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 13, 2021

A total of fourteen individuals were shot and injured. One of those individuals was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The other wounded individuals were all treated at the hospital, some with serious gunshot wound injuries. …

Crime

Teen Charged With Felony For Shooting Schoolmate With Water Pellet Gun

Joe Mcdermott Dec 10, 2021

The teen was charged with shooting a weapon/missile in a public or private building that could cause death or great bodily harm (Florida Statutes 790.19) a felony. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - Sheriff’s deputies charged a 14-year-old River…

Business

Glen Beck: NIH Made Deal With Moderna To Share Profits For Vaccine Before Pandemic; Tucker: “Why Is…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 10, 2021

Published on December 10, 2021, PolitiFact has quickly moved to dispute Beck's claims while acknowledging a report by the New York Times, that there in-fact is a 'long-brewing disagreement' between Moderna and the National Institutes of…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking Public To Help Identify Two Suspects Accused of Stealing $900 In Baby…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 9, 2021

According to authorities, the unknown suspects entered Walmart located in the 3900 block of S. Jog Road, selected over $900 worth of baby formula and exited the story without paying for it. The suspects are believed to have fled in a…

Crime

Brooksville Man Charged with Numerous Counts of Sexual Battery And Lewd And Lascivious Acts To…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 9, 2021

On Friday, December 3, detectives arrested Thomas Lyle Brandhuber, 58 and charged him with three counts of sexual battery and six counts of lewd and lascivious child. Brandhuber was offered no bond and the investigation continues. (…

Crime

Miami Area Man Charged In Kidnapping And Murder Of Pregnant Girlfriend

Joe Mcdermott Dec 9, 2021

Xavier Johnson, 32, was transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center and charged with first murder degree, kidnapping with a weapon, firearm or aggravated battery, and armed burglary with assault or battery. MIAMI-DADE…

Crime

Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Dismantles Eight Illegal Gambling Centers Charging 18 For Their…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 8, 2021

According to authorities, agents with the City-County Investigative Bureau (CCIB) began the investigation in May after receiving a CrimeLine tip. They then conducted a series of undercover operations in order to identify the persons…

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