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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 Near Southern Blvd…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 16, 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

275 Illegal Marijuana Plants Seized, Two Arrested in Marion County

Joe Mcdermott Sep 15, 2021

During the execution of the search warrant, agents discovered a sophisticated, marijuana-growing operation with two rooms filled with marijuana plants. A large quantity of equipment used to grow marijuana was found inside and destroyed.…

Crime

Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Absconded Brooksville Sexual Offender

Joe Mcdermott Sep 14, 2021

According to authorities, there is an active Hernando County warrant for the arrest Jeffrey Warren Osborne, 56, a registered sexual offender who is required to report residential address changes. Osborne's current whereabouts are unknown.…

Crime

Armed Carjacking Suspect Opens Fire On Volusia County K-9s Before Being Wounded By Return Fire

Joe Mcdermott Sep 14, 2021

Multiple agencies arrived to assist, and the Volusia SWAT team responded with the agency’s Bearcat armored vehicle. Drone operators from the Volusia Sheriff's Aerial Response Team also arrived on scene to provide another aerial view.…

Crime

Dump Truck Rolls Over Crushing Sedan, Killing One Person in Miami

Joe Mcdermott Sep 14, 2021

According to investigators, a dump truck rolled over crushing a red sedan. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and determined the driver of the red sedan deceased. There were no other injuries reported. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,…

Crime

Fort Lauderdale Man Killed Crossing Road In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Sep 13, 2021

According to Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives, on Friday, September 10, 2021 at approximately 8 p.m., a pedestrian attempting to cross the roadway was struck and killed. Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded and…

Crime

Vehicle Break-Ins Caught On Camera in Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Sep 13, 2021

The video shows a young male wearing a dark colored jacket and light colored shorts walking onto the homeowner’s property. OAKLAND PARK, FL - A male subject was caught on camera breaking into two vehicles at a home in Oakland Park,…

Crime

Reward Of Up To $5,000 Offered For Information on Pompano Beach Robbery

Joe Mcdermott Sep 13, 2021

The suspect’s vehicle is identified as an early 2000 Gray Chevy Blazer with white marks on the driver side. A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for information that leads to an arrest. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office…

Crime

Back To Jail For Ormond Beach Man Who Sprayed Sleeping Child With Bleach, Soaked Bedroom In Fuel

Joe Mcdermott Sep 12, 2021

According to authorities, Mack Arline, 31, was intoxicated to the point that he had to be picked up and placed in a patrol car before he being transported to the Volusia County Jail on charges of aggravated child abuse, child abuse,…

Crime

Sex Offender With Active Warrants Tried to Rape Two Woman Cleaning Ocala Hotel Room “I’m Going…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 10, 2021

According to authorities, Antonio J. Abreu, 51, was arrested after entering a hotel room while it was being clean by two female employees and attempted to rape the women. He now sits in the Marion County jail with numerous charges,…

Crime

14 Year Old Broward Boy Made School Threats Over Fortnite Video Game Defeat; Tip Came From FEDs…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 10, 2021

St. Brendan High School, a co-educational private Catholic high school in Miami-Dade County, Florida. MIAMI, FL - A video game defeat spurred a 14-year-old boy to make several online shooting threats against students at St. Brendan High…

Crime

FEDS: Former Florida Department of Corrections Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Conspiracy to…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 10, 2021

Aerial drone view of the South Florida Reception Center, a prison located in Doral, Florida on December 20, 2018. This facility has a mix of security levels, including minimum, medium, close, and houses adult male offenders.…

Crime

FEDS: Highlands County Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Federal Prison

Joe Mcdermott Sep 10, 2021

A law enforcement operation handled by the Drug Enforcement Administration; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Florida Department of Law Enforcement; and Highlands County Sheriff’s Office…

Crime

Man Charged With Numerous Vehicle Burglaries In Masaryktown

Joe Mcdermott Sep 9, 2021

According to authorities, Jacob Zuniga, 23, was arrested and charged with seven counts of Burglary of a Conveyance. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of a $7,000 bond. HERNANDO…

Crime

Fraud Ring Bust In Lauderdale Lakes Leads To Arrest And Seizure

Joe Mcdermott Sep 9, 2021

During the operation, investigators also arrested Jacquin Bullard, 24. According to detectives, Bullard had over $8,200 in currency along with 57 fraudulent checks. Bullard was taken into custody and transported to the Broward Sheriff’s…

Crime

Illegal Immigrant Charged With Armed Kidnapping of Two Children in Deerfield Beach; Suspect Found In…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 8, 2021

According to detectives, the Special Victims Unit detectives led a coordinated operation with several state and federal agencies to apprehend Max Carias-Carrilo, 36, for kidnapping two children. Country records indicate he is currently on…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near US 441…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 2021

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 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

Woman Arrested For Making False Bomb Threat At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 2021

According to Broward Sheriff’s Office Marina Verbitsky, 46, stated there was a bomb in her checked-in luggage that was aboard a plane. She faces one count of false reporting concerning planting a bomb, explosive or weapon of mass…

Crime

Detectives: Debary Man Threatened To Cut Victim’s Head Off; Charged With Abuse Of Elderly, Disabled…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 2021

Ryan Ganim, 49, is described as a family friend who cares for a disabled couple at their home and has power of attorney. He was charged with abuse of an elderly/disabled adult without great harm and false imprisonment, both felonies.…

Crime

Sunrise Man Dies Following Vehicle Crash In Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 2021

According to investigators, as two vehicles collided, the crash resulted in a passenger being killed who was pronounced deceased on scene. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a…

Crime

COPS: Punta Gorda Man Arrested After Terrifying Family; Pacing And Mumbling That God Had Sent Him

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 2021

Christopher Kyle Holloway, 33, of Punta Gorda, was cleared by medical staff at a local hospital and was then transported to the Charlotte County Jail where he remains on charges of burglary and petit theft. PUNTA GORDA, FL - According…

Crime

Person Lying On Tracks Hit, Killed By Freight Train In Jupiter

Joe Mcdermott Sep 7, 2021

Palm Beach County Violent Crimes Division responded to investigate with assistance from a Medical Examiner and determined that the deceased was lying on the tracks. The person has not yet been identified and was pronounced dead on scene.…

Crime

Boynton Beach Woman Charged With Murder from Fatal Shooting At Paul’s Motel in Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Sep 6, 2021

According to authorities, Jessica, M. Montanez, 35, of Boynton Beach was charged her with first degree premeditated murder. GREENACRES, FL - On Thursday, September 2, 2021, shortly before 5:00 pm, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office…

Crime

Jupiter Man Charged With Murder of Stuart Girl Whose Body Was Found In Indiantown Canal Days After…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 6, 2021

According to authorities, Eric W. Westergard, 45, of Jupiter, is charged with the murder of 23-year-old Perrin Damron. No motive was released by detectives as of yet. JUPITER, FL - The body of 23-year-old Perrin Damron, who was…

Health

Hernando Detective Dies Shortly After Being Hospitalized With COVID-19

Joe Mcdermott Sep 5, 2021

In a media release sent out this afternoon, September 5, 2021, at 1:50 PM, Hernando County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer released the announcement. HERNANDO COUNTY, FL - According to the Hernando County Sheriff's…

Entertainment

Oscar De La Hoya: “Despite Being Fully Vaccinated, I Contracted COVID; In Hospital Receiving…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 4, 2021

De La Hoya, 48, posted a video of himself from his hospital bed saying, “Wanted you to hear directly from me that despite being fully vaccinated, I have contracted COVID and am not going to be able to fight next weekend.” File photo by…

Education

New York Parents That Advise Kids Against Mask Mandates Can Be Reported to Department of Social…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 3, 2021

The image is making the rounds in a private mom’s group on social media after it appears to recommend faculty report parents who advise their children to refuse mask mandates to the Department of Social Services for Educational Neglect. …

Health

Amid Rising Cases of Bell’s Palsy, Study Suggests COVID-19 Vaccines Present Little Risk from…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 3, 2021

The study was conducted by researchers from The University of Hong Kong and found that for every 100,000 people vaccinated, approximately 5 (4.8) people may develop the condition. File photo: James Jiao, Shutterstock.com, licensed. …

Legal

Judge Orders Hospital to “Immediately Administer Ivermectin” to Dying Patient Following Doctor’s…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 2, 2021

A Butler Country judge in Ohio has ordered a hospital to administer Ivermectin to a ventilated Covid-19 patient, granting an emergency relief filed by the patient’s wife. File photo: HJBC, Shutterstock.com, licensed. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 7,…

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