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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

Miami-Dade County Employee Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Relief Fraud; Lied on Application, Faces…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 2, 2021

According to authorities, Willie Curry, of Miami-Dade County, pled guilty Monday, August 30, 2021 in Miami federal court to a felony charging him with wire fraud. Curry is scheduled for sentencing on November 17, 2021 where he faces a…

Health

Florida Woman Develops Fatal Brain Disease After Second Dose of Pfizer; Died Soon After; Doctor Says…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 1, 2021

Cheryl Cohen, 64, of South Florida, is described as a healthy 64-year-old woman who suddenly developed Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) after her second dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, now being marketed as COMIRNATY. HOMESTEAD, FL -…

Crime

Crime Stoppers Reward for Suspect Who Swiped Donation Box For Guatemalan Children With Leukemia From…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 31, 2021

According to detectives, the suspect entered Cruz Fashion, purchased a cold beverage and swiped the donation box designated for Guatemalan children with Leukemia containing approximately $300. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach…

Crime

Detectives Link Three Homicides To Suspected South Florida Serial Killer; Over 20 Year Investigation…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 31, 2021

During late 2020 and early 2021, Roberto Wagner Fernandes’ grave was opened and his remains were found inside. Most importantly for the victims’ families, his DNA profile was consistent with the unknown suspect profile collected from the…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Aug 31, 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

Deltona Man Arrested On 23 Counts Of Possession Of Child Pornography

Joe Mcdermott Aug 31, 2021

According to authorities, Nash Lee Sloan, 28, was arrested at the Volusia County Branch Jail on an open warrant charging him with 23 counts of possession of a sexual performance of a child. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A Deltona man turned…

Crime

COPS: Virginia Man Arrested For Murder At Dania Beach Hotel; Confessed To Stabbing The Victim To…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 30, 2021

According to authorities, Brian Blair, 26, of Virginia, confessed to stabbing the victim to death. He now faces one count of premeditated murder. DANIA BEACH, FL = Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives arrested a man for…

Crime

COPS: Woman Tries to Set Broward Deputy’s Car On Fire While Stopped at Traffic Light

Joe Mcdermott Aug 30, 2021

Toni Carr, 25, was arrested on charges of Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Attempted Arson, Criminal Mischief and Felony Violation of Probation. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy is safe and…

Health

Contributor to mRNA and Former HHS Official Criticize FDA on Approval of COVID Vaccine Saying…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 30, 2021

Dr. Robert W. Malone, a virologist and Dr. Paul E. Alexander, former Trump administration official at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, have both claimed, FDA approval for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is premature. CORRECTION,…

Crime

Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Trafficking Arrests in Spring Hill

Joe Mcdermott Aug 29, 2021

Travis Kent, 42, and his girlfriend, Kristen Nugent, 37. were arrested and transported to the Hernando County Detention Center for processing. SPRING HILL, FL – On August 26, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Hernando County…

Crime

Man Dies Following Two-Car Crash In Tamarac

Joe Mcdermott Aug 27, 2021

According to authorities, two drivers were taken to nearby hospitals where one was pronounced deceased on August 19. File photo. TAMARAC, FL - A man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Tamarac. According to authorities, at…

Crime

Two Arrested For Aggravated Manslaughter of Child, Neglect and Felony Murder from Riviera Beach…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 26, 2021

Charquez Giles, 26, of Riviera Beach and Latonia Clemons, 36 of Boynton Beach, were arrested and transported to the Palm Beach County Jail to face charges of Third Degree Felony Murder, Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child and Neglect of a…

Crime

S.W.A.T. Team Finds Woman Dead Inside Spring Hill Home After Final Judgement Of Eviction Executed

Joe Mcdermott Aug 25, 2021

In an abundance of caution, the SWAT team was called in to clear the residence after deputies observed suspicious items throughout the residence. SPRING HILL, FL – On Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at approximately 10:00 a.m.,…

Crime

Trafficking Fentanyl Search Warrant Yields Over 38 Grams Of Fentanyl, Plus Methamphetamine In Port…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 25, 2021

Once the residence was deemed safe, members located two subjects within the home identified as Daymond Davis Nolte, 41, and Daniel Paul Rogers, 49. Both Nolte and Rogers are currently housed at the Charlotte County Jail on no bond. …

Crime

Broward Detectives Seize $500,000 In Narcotics, Firearms, Cash and Assets from Fort Lauderdale Area…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 24, 2021

The search led to the seizure of Xanax, MDMA (also known as Ecstasy/Molly) and several kilos of cocaine. Detectives also recovered three firearms, including an AR-15, over $25,000 in U.S. currency, over $100,000 in jewelry. FORT…

Crime

COPS: Oakland Park Convicted Felon Now Faces Charges of Weapons Possession and Sale Of Cocaine And…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 24, 2021

According to authorities, Elmer Orlando Rodriguez Navarro, 25, of Oakland Park, faces several charges, including possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to sell. POMPANO…

Crime

COPS: Two Violent Felons Arrested For Commercial Burglaries After Vehicle Found At Motel in…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 24, 2021

Corey Bernard Johnson, 20, is currently on probation for attempted second-degree murder and is a violent felony offender. Kasean Hassan Gray, 23, (right) is currently on supervised release for burglary and, according to authorities, is…

Crime

Driver Crashes Into Tree And Dies In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Aug 23, 2021

According to detectives, the driver of a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, Bossuet Petit, 63, of Hollywood, was pronounced deceased on the scene. DANIA BEACH, FL - A single car crash on Wednesday night left a man dead in Dania Beach.…

Business

Major Sponsor Drops Arnold Schwarzenegger After He Says, “Screw Your Freedom” Calling American’s…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 22, 2021

Former governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger has lost a sponsor for his annual bodybuilding event known as the Arnold Classic due to controversial comments he made saying, "screw your freedom," to those seeking to avoid mandates.…

Crime

Two Suspects Arrested In Fatal Bar Fight At Foster’s Too Lounge In West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2021

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrested two suspects Carlos R Diaz, 38, of West Palm Beach, and Christopher Lamont Williams, 43, of Pahokee, for the death of the bar patron on July 31, 2021. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Shortly…

Crime

Woman Arrested After Human Trafficking Investigation Leads to Oriental Massage Parlor In Deerfield…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 20, 2021

According to authorities, Shujuan Kolson, 56, of Deerfield Beach, was arrested after an inspection and investigation of Yu Wen Inc. (dba Oriental Massage) located at 186 N. Federal Highway in Deerfield Beach. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - The…

Politics

ABC News Allegedly Cuts Segments of Biden Interview Where the President Struggled; Even CNN Talking…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 20, 2021

“The idea that somehow, there’s a way to have gotten out without chaos ensuing — I don’t know how that happens,” President Joe Biden told George Stephanopoulos on the U.S.‘s exit from Afghanistan. Photo credit: …

Crime

Oak Hill Woman Charged With Felony Animal Cruelty After Throwing Ex-Boyfriend’s Cat Into River

Joe Mcdermott Aug 20, 2021

According to authorities, Christa Anne Thistle, 53, was also charged with assault after she demanded to be taken to jail so she could make a phone call, bond out and kill her ex-boyfriend. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - An Oak Hill woman has…

Crime

Two Woman Charged With Arson at Goshen Church of Worship in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Aug 19, 2021

Danielle Guzman, 32 and Julie Hammond, 32 were located and arrested for arson. Both are currently being booked into the Palm Beach County Jail. LAKE WORTH, FL - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputies along with Palm Beach County…

Crime

COPS: Suspect Wanted For Committing Identity Theft & Organized Fraud In Palm Beach County,…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 19, 2021

The suspect appears to be a black or Hispanic male with several tattoos. One of which as seen below with the word “HOPE” crossed out. The incident occurred on May 13, 2021. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office…

Crime

FEDS: South Florida Political Consultant Charged with Defrauding Covid-19 Relief Program; Faces Up…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 19, 2021

28-year-old Fort Lauderdale, Florida resident Damara Holness (Facebook Profile Picture over File Photo. Holness is a former president of the Broward County Democratic Black Caucus. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison and a…

Crime

FEDS: Bond Denied for South Florida Serial Robber; Faces Up To 40 Years In Prison If Convicted

Joe Mcdermott Aug 18, 2021

A federal magistrate judge denied bond for 39-year-old Fort Lauderdale resident Denorio Humes. Humes will remain behind bars as he awaits trial on charges of using force and fear to rob tobacco products from truck drivers during…

Health

Palm Beach County Declares State Of Emergency Citing Surge In Covid-19 Cases, Delays At Emergency…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 18, 2021

Palm Beach County has declared a state of emergency as COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout the state. WEST PALM BEACH, FL —Citing a surge in COVID-19 cases, delays at emergency rooms, full intensive care units (ICU) and…

Crime

Woman Killed In Oakland Park Crash; Investigation Ongoing

Joe Mcdermott Aug 18, 2021

Oakland Park Fire Rescue transported five individuals in the vehicles to a nearby hospital. A female passenger in the Kia Forte was pronounced deceased at the hospital, and the driver of the Kia Forte suffered life-threatening injuries. …

Crime

Detectives Looking for Two Suspects Who Stole $1,200 In Perfumes and Colognes from Ulta Beauty on…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 18, 2021

According to authorities, the suspects entered the store and helped themselves to miscellaneous perfumes and colognes and fled the store. The store suffered a loss of over $1,200. BOCA RATON, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s…

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