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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

Inmate Stabs Another Inmate In The Neck, Then Squares Off With Deputy At Charlotte County Jail

Joe Mcdermott Nov 4, 2021

According to country records, Duane R. Lynch, 38, has previous charges of shooting throwing into a vehicle or dwelling, violation of probation or community control, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of firearm…

Crime

Pedestrian Dies After Crash In Oakland Park; Driver Remained On Scene And Cooperated With…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2021

The pedestrian was heading southbound across the eastbound lanes where there was no designated pedestrian crosswalk and was pronounced deceased on scene. OAKLAND PARK, FL – A pedestrian is dead following a crash Friday evening…

Crime

UPDATE: Detectives Investigating Triple Shooting In The Chipotle Parking Lot, East Of I-95 On…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2021

Deputies responded to a triple shooting in the Chipotle parking lot, east of I-95 on Northlake Blvd. Upon arrival deputies found three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. All victims were transported to a local hospital for…

Crime

Port St. Lucie Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2021

Christopher Fabrisio Jimenez, in a June 2019, booking photo from an unrelated crime in Hillsborough County. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office MIAMI, FL – According to authorities, 21-year-old man from Port St. Lucie, Florida,…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 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

FEDS: Martin County Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Production of Child Pornography; Faces…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2021

According to authorities, Gernard Keiwon Clark Sr. first came to the attention of law enforcement after a minor reported to a school resource officer that Clark had sexually battered her. MIAMI, FL – A 47-year-old man who,…

Crime

Broward Detectives Arrest Civil Process Server For Official Misconduct

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a civil process server for falsifying official documents claiming he was working when he was not. According to authorities, following an internal review by members…

Crime

Broward Detectives Bust Thieves For Theft Of Dodge Hellcat Reported Stolen Out Of Davie; Surveilled…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s Office’s Burglary Apprehension Team (B.A.T.) recovered an expensive vehicle with a 2018 Dodge Charger Hellcat, a unique, high-powered Hellcat engine. WESTON, FL - An alert off-duty Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy…

Crime

Ocala Juvenile Caught Stealing $2,200 Bicycle With Apple AirTag Tracking Device; Also Had Handgun…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2021

Jamari Mobley, 17 of Ocala was found sitting on the stolen bicycle. Police say he also had a backpack containing a handgun with ammunition which violates his Risk Protection Order. OCALA, FL – On Sunday, October…

Politics

World Is Laughing at Joe Biden: “This Man Needs A Retirement Home And A Warm Bowl Of Soup, Not…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2021

Sky News host Rita Panahi says President Joe Biden “needs a retirement home and a bowl of soup” after making several gaffes in speeches recently. Photo credit: “The Friday Showdown.” The segment was also referred to while Rep. Louie…

Crime

Greenacres Man, 40, Charged With First Degree Murder, Slew of Other Charges from Shooting At Fosters…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2021

Gary Leconte, 40, of Greenacres was arrested for First Degree Murder along with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, cocaine possession within 1000 feet of a school, two counts of resisting an officer, violation of probation,…

Crime

Certified Nursing Assistant Arrested for Sexual Battery in Charlotte County; Claims Consensual,…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2021

Adams Soares Bezerra, 55, of Punta Gorda, admitted to having sexual relations with the victim on two occasions and stated he believes the activity was consensual, citing “flirty” text messages between the two. Bezerra was cooperative with…

Crime

Detectives Seeking to ID Two Men Involved In Attempted Theft of Amazon Delivery Vehicle in Miami,…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2021

The subject was described as a Black Male wearing a White Tee-Shirt. Approximately 5'3"- 5'6" and 150-190 pounds. Brown Eyes, Black Short Hair and Dark Complexion. The incident took place at NW 61 Street & NW 23 Avenue in Miami,…

Crime

Detectives Hunting Down Woman Who Snatched $7k Baby Chihuahua Named “Rosie” from Puppy Buddy Pet…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2021

The Puppy Buddy Pet Store, located at 9858 Clint Moore Road, in Boca Raton, suffered a loss of $7,000 from the theft of Rosie, a 12 week old female Chihuahua. BOCA RATON, FL - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a…

Crime

Fatal Shooting In Miami Leaves Two Dead and One Injured

Joe Mcdermott Nov 1, 2021

Officers arrived at 3061 NW South River Drive and discovered three males shot inside of a vehicle. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers(305)471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477 or visit…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on Marcella…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 1, 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…

Crime

Detectives: Woman Fled Scene of Fatal Hit and Run In Miami; Attempted to Hide Vehicle Under Tarp at…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 30, 2021

Detectives say Maria Rodriguez, 23, of Miami, confessed to leaving the scene of a crash without reporting the incident. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - In the early morning hours of Friday, October 29, 2021, at approximately 4:22 am, a 17 year…

Crime

Faked Theft Of Harley Davidson Lands Deltona Man In Jail For Insurance Fraud; Stripped Bike Of…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 29, 2021

According to detectives, Jeffery B. Stephens, a.k.a. Brad, 27, of Deltona, was arrested Friday afternoon after a thorough Sheriff’s Office investigation into the theft he reported September 25 at the Fox Head Lounge, 280 N. S.R. 415 in…

Crime

UPDATE: Miami Shooting Claims the Life of One and Injures Another

Joe Mcdermott Oct 29, 2021

According to investigators, on Thursday October 28, 2021 at approximately 8:40 p.m., Doral Police officers were dispatched to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 8600 Block of NW 98 Avenue. Upon arriving, they located a…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 28, 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

Suspect Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 28, 2021

According to authorities, on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, a vehicle burglary occurred in the parking lot of Pine Trail Shopping Center, 1900 block of N. Military Trail, in West Palm Beach. Within an hour of the burglary the female pictured…

Crime

COPS: Cutler Bay Man Charged In Fatal Hit and Run of Bicyclist In Miami; Passenger Turned Him In;…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 28, 2021

According to authorities, Peter Garcia, 28, of Cutler Bay, was arrested without incident, charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, and was transported to a Miami-Dade jail. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - On Friday, May 14,…

Crime

TRAGIC: Two Toddlers Found Floating In Belle Glade Pool; Boys Were Being Watched By Their…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 27, 2021

Deputies arrived on scene and began to search with the assistance of an aviation unit which located the children in a neighbors pool. File photo: Leonard Zhukovsky, Shutter Stock, licensed. BELLE GLADE, FL - On Wednesday, October 27,…

Crime

UPDATE: Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Investigating Police Shooting That Killed 37 Year Old…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 26, 2021

According to investigators, the owner of the vehicle wanted in connection to an armed home invasion robbery was also wanted for violation of probation for second degree murder. As detectives approached the vehicle, the subject, later…

Crime

Altamonte Springs Drug Rehab Owner Charged with Selling Fentanyl; “Sad Day When You Can’t Even Trust…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 26, 2021

According to authorities, Misty Leigh Gilley, 50, was arrested Monday evening at the Simply Recovery Center in the 400 block of State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs. Detectives say Gilley sold the narcotics to undercover agents at her…

Crime

SHERIFF: “Scumbag Ukrainian Scam Artists” Stole $40k From New Smyrna Beach Man With Alzheimer’s…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 25, 2021

According to authorities, one suspect, Andriy Dankiv, 34, was arrested in Hollywood while the other, Oleh Terekh, fled the country. Dankiv reportedly is or was a professional soccer player for Toronto Atomic FC in the Canadian Soccer…

Business

Trump Wins Again: New Media Empire To Replace Financial Woes of Presidency; Make Him ‘The…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 25, 2021

While Trump is unquestionably the wealthiest person to have ever inhabited the White House, the value of his real estate and hotel empire fell by estimates of as much as 26%. This new media endeavor appears it will quickly replace those…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 23, 2021

Crime

Pedestrian Dies After Crash In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 22, 2021

A Ford Explorer struck a pedestrian and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics responded where they pronounced the pedestrian deceased on scene. POMPANO BEACH, FL – A pedestrian is dead following a crash Sunday evening in …

Crime

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

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

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