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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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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Aviles Circle In…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 8, 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL . To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking Public To Help Identify Greenacres Neighborhood “Car Creeper” Captured…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 8, 2021

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/car-creeping.jpg" alt="According to authorities, the…

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COPS: Four Michigan “Fraudsters” Busted for Organized Fraud at Central Florida Walmart Stores

Joe Mcdermott Dec 7, 2021

From left, Synczre Dyson, 19, Marionte Nappier, 17, Laron Hall, 16, and Dedric Willis-Jackson, 19, were all arrested on multiple counts of organized fraud; a felony charge. Police say the four ‘fraudsters’ collectively had…

Crime

UPDATE: Miami Detectives Looking for Woman Beaten And Dragged Into White Honda Civic That Fled Scene

Joe Mcdermott Dec 7, 2021

Detectives are now searching for the abducted woman and the investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers (305) 471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477 or visit…

Crime

Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Broward County Transit Bus In Lauderdale-By-The-Sea; Victim…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 7, 2021

At some point, the Broward County Transit (BCT) bus struck the bicyclist in a sideswipe type collision, which caused the victim to be ejected from the bike. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced…

Crime

Sheriff’s Intelligence Units Assist In Round-Up of Trailer Park Arrests In Brookville; Both…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 7, 2021

According to authorities, Steven Slattery, 36, Amber Durey, 35, and James Morrow, 25, were all arrested at the Grove Mobile Home Park on Broad Street in Brooksville. Photo: Hernando County Sheriff's Office BROOKSVILLE, FL - The…

Crime

Pedestrian Dies One Day After Being Run Over In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Dec 7, 2021

As a black 2015 Dodge Ram pick-up truck driven by Odonel Caty, 47, of Fort Lauderdale, prepared to exit a parking lot, a pedestrian walked on the sidewalk and into the vehicle's path. As a result, the Dodge Ram struck the victim, knocked…

Crime

COPS: Several Week Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Trio For String Of Residential Burglaries…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 6, 2021

According to investigators, Jacobi Denmark, 23, of Lauderhill, Jacquon Jackson, 26, of North Lauderdale, and Roderick Taff, 23, of Lauderhill, were arrested for committing two residential burglaries in Davie by smashing into rear doors at…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On 83rd…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 6, 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 Loxahatchee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Health

Rand Paul On Fauci: “Live Your Life, Ignore This Man; Let’s Hope He Can Be Gone As Soon As Possible”…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 6, 2021

Appearing on Fox News’ Hannity this past week, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), a fierce critic of Dr. Anthony Fauci, director, at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases , told viewers who have already had the disease, or who…

Politics

ROGER STONE: “I Don’t Get My News from CNN For the Same Reason I Don’t Eat Out of The Toilet”…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 5, 2021

Republican political consultant Roger Stone discussed the latest subpoena sent to him by the January 6 congressional commission regarding the Capitol riots, reiterating that he did not attend, nor have anything to do with the illegal…

Crime

Port Charlotte Man Jumps Courtroom Railing During Wife’s 10 Year Sentencing In Child Abuse Case;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2021

According to authorities, Gregory A. Carrasquillo, stood up and jumped over the gallery bar, attempting to make contact with his wife Crystal A. Carrasquillo, 24 as she was sentenced to serve 10 years in the Department of Corrections.…

Crime

Suspect In Triple Shooting In Northlake Parking Lot In Palm Beach Gardens Last Month Charged With…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2021

According to authorities, probable cause was developed to arrest Izaiah Proby-Johnson, 27, of West Palm Beach, for the charges of second felony degree murder with a firearm and burglary with battery. An arrest warrant was procured and…

Crime

Man Lying in Street In Pompano Beach Dead After Being Run Over

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2021

A preliminary investigation revealed that for unknown reasons, the victim was lying in the right thru lane prior to being struck by the vehicle. Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded, and the man was…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2021

Detectives were later notified that the victim was pronounced deceased. The victim is an adult female; her name was withheld due to Marsy’s Law. OAKLAND PARK, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 2, 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 West Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Port Charlotte Woman Discharges Firearm in Home, Heads Out to Bar, Leaving Child In Crib Alone on…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 2, 2021

According to authorities, Victoria Hidalgo, 37, discharged a firearm into her front door from inside her home and then headed to the bar, leaving an infant in the home, alone, on Thanksgiving night. Victoria was taken into custody on…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 2, 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…

Crime

Retired Deputy Delivering Propane To Marion County Home Senselessly Gunned Down By Resident With…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 1, 2021

According to authorities, Steven Alan Swearingen, 38, is a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, including convictions for crimes involving violence towards law enforcement. He also has active warrants out of Ohio and is…

Crime

EXECUTION: Man Shot Four To Five Times; Once Victim Fell From Shot In The Head, Suspect Shot Him…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 30, 2021

According to the arrest affidavit, a victim was working on his truck when he was shot at point-blank range by Johnnie Bee Samuel, 30, of Belleview, a total of four to five times; once the victim fell from the first shot in the head,…

Crime

UPDATE: Daytona Man On Probation Under Investigation In DeBary Stalking Incident; Detectives Looking…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 30, 2021

According to authorities, this morning, November 30, deputies conducted a traffic stop in DeBary and arrested Jonathan Buchanan, 31, on a minor criminal traffic violation of failure to update his address and a violation of probation…

Crime

UPDATE: Broward Detectives Searching For Woman Missing For Over Three Weeks; Last Seen In The Fort…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 29, 2021

Wanda Gordon, 42, was last seen around 5 p.m. on November 4, at 2856 N.W. Eighth St. in unincorporated Central Broward. Gordon was wearing a black skirt, blue and green top and black heels. UPDATE Dec 14, 2021, 6:20 PM: Missing…

Crime

Detectives Seeking To ID Subject In Armed Robbery At Dollar Store In Miami; Threatened Workers With…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 29, 2021

The subject entered the store, threatened employees with a baseball bat as he demanded the keys to the register. He then smashed the cigarette case with a hammer and removed cigarettes. The subject fled on a bicycle with the cash register.…

Local

Ocala Police Department Donates 50 Thanksgiving Dinners to Families in Need

Joe Mcdermott Nov 24, 2021

School Resource Officers and other community partners helped the police department identify families in need of a meal and Ocala Police Department employees hand-delivered the dinners to their homes. OCALA, FL - On November 23, Ocala…

Politics

186 Legislators Sign Letter Demanding Nationwide Audits, Decertification Of Election Where…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 24, 2021

The letter states that Arizona suffered what it calls a corrupted 2020 election and raises the position that the Maricopa County audit process has led to the ‘conclusion’ that there was likely wide-spread voter fraud throughout the…

Crime

Multiple Subjects Wanted For Questioning In Lauderdale Lakes Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Nov 23, 2021

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying the subjects involved in a shooting that occurred around 10:41 p.m., Friday, October 29, near the 4300 block of North State Road 7 in Lauderdale…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Nov 23, 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 Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

Detectives Arrest Homicide Suspect from Shooting in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2021

Franci Joseph, 24, was arrested, transported to the Palm Beach Jail and charged with first degree murder with a firearm, attempted first degree murder with a firearm and two counts of shooting into occupied vehicle. LAKE WORTH, FL -…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Detectives Investigating Fatal Crash In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2021

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the individuals involved in the crash to an area hospital. The passenger in the Corolla, later identified as Maria Martinez, 64, of Hollywood, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. DANIA…

Crime

Two Men Carjack Woman’s Ford F-250 With Child In Backseat Playing Video Game at Speedway Gas…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2021

The driver of the stolen vehicle was identified as Samuel Christopher Rorah, 28, of Lakeland, and was charged with carjacking, knowingly driving while license suspended/revoked, resisting arrest without violence. His bond was set at…

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