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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

APPREHENDED: Miami Detectives Searching for Murderer Believed to be Attempting To Exit Country…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 26, 2023

According to investigators, Roberto Aveille Rodriguez is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred on Friday, March 24, 2023, at approximately 6:48 p.m., in the area of NW 138 Street and NW 105 Avenue,…

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Broward Homicide Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2023

Deputies responded to 717 N.W. Fifth Ave. and found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening…

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VIDEO: Broward Detectives Release Surveillance Video Showing Point Blank Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2023

Detectives located surveillance video that captured the crime. The video shows the subject wearing light-colored clothing and a white face mask walking in a parking lot. POMPANO BEACH, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes…

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VIDEO: Chaotic Lauderdale Lakes Robbery Caught On Camera; FBI, Broward Sheriff’s Office…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2023

After committing their crime, the three subjects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry in a blue four-door KIA with Florida tag QFPL03. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives released…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 16, 2023

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 Belle Glade, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Bush Rd…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 14, 2023

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 Jupiter, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

Reckless Driver Arrested After Fleeing From Miami Officers

Joe Mcdermott Mar 12, 2023

Chenel Chevalier, 21 of Hollywood, (left) was charged with fleeing eluding police officer, resisting officer without violence and reckless driving. Chelsy Gamez, 19, of Miami, (center) was charged with resisting officer without violence.…

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On 45th St…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 10, 2023

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

Hallandale Beach Man Arrested In January Homicide

Joe Mcdermott Mar 10, 2023

According to Broward Sheriff’s detectives, using a variety of investigative means, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Leronte Smith, 34, of Hallandale Beach, on charges of murder in the first degree with a firearm and attempted…

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VIDEO: Group of Reckless Drivers Arrested In Fort Lauderdale, Several Cars Seized Along With…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2023

The suspects are being charged under a new Florida law, F.S.S. 316.191 that went into effect last October and targets racing on highways, street takeovers and stunt driving. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office Burglary…

Crime

Miami Narcotics Detective Ambushed, Shot In The Back Of The Head; Suspect Now In Custody, Officer…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2023

"This is the fourth time I am at the hospital after an officer is attacked, I am tired of it. These attacks will not be tolerated. An attack on an officer is an attack on the community. I will use all available resources to find this…

Crime

10 Rounds Fired Into Home In West Park; Suspect Exited Light-Colored Four-Door Sedan

Joe Mcdermott Mar 7, 2023

Surveillance video shows a light-colored four-door sedan slowly entering the neighborhood. A few minutes later, the car stops, and an unknown subject is seen exiting the passenger side door. The shooter then points toward a nearby…

Crime

One Dead In Highway Shooting on Interstate 95 Northbound At Broward Boulevard

Joe Mcdermott Mar 6, 2023

Florida Highway Patrol and Fort Lauderdale Police responded to the scene locating two victims, an adult male and an adult female, who were shot while driving in a silver Mercedes. The male was pronounced deceased on scene, and the female…

Crime

COPS: Three Suspects Wanted For Distraction Theft At Whole Foods In Village Of Wellington

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2023

According to authorities, the female in the white shirt approached an elderly victim and distracted her while the female in the black shirt removed her wallet from her purse. WELLINGTON, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is…

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Oakland Park Man Commits Real Estate Fraud On Elderly Bedridden Female; Arrested After Presenting…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 28, 2023

According to investigators, Tom Roy Jenkins III, 43, of Oakland Park, posed as Richard Whyte, and was arrested after presented fictitious identification and retrieving a bank check in the amount of $462,106.78. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL -…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Feb 27, 2023

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

Detectives Seek Public’s Help In Pompano Beach Murder

Joe Mcdermott Feb 3, 2023

According to authorities, the crime occurred just after midnight on Saturday, January 28, near the 300 block of Southwest Second Place in Pompano Beach. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim, Marcus Lumsdon, 37, of Pompano, was…

Crime

Bank Robbery Suspect Shot, Killed By Broward Deputies; Florida Department of Law Enforcement…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 3, 2023

Deputies pulled the driver from the car and began administering medical aid, however, the man, later identified as Robert Gene Bigney, 63, was pronounced deceased on scene by paramedics. POMPANO BEACH, FL - The Florida Department…

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Unhinged California Driver Runs Over Doctor, Goes Back, Stabs Him to Death; Witnesses Say They Heard…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 3, 2023

The motive for the crazed attack remains unknown, although witnesses claim the suspect was heard talking about “White privilege” as he attacked the victim – an emergency room physician at Providence Mission Hospital. A horrific murder…

Crime

80-Year-Old Woman Raped In Ocala Apartment; Suspect Entered Through Torn Screen Window In Lanai,…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 3, 2023

Ocala Police detectives, through multiple surveillance videos and investigative means, identified the suspect as Taquino Williams, 31. OCALA, FL – This morning, Ocala Police Detectives developed probable cause for the arrest of…

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

Joe Mcdermott Feb 2, 2023

Business

COPS: Airport Detectives Charge Man With 143 Counts of Burglary For Stealing Key Fobs From Rental…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2023

On January 31, detectives arrested 31 year-old Armando Martinez for 143 counts of burglary of a conveyance and six counts of grand theft. The estimated total loss in the grand theft cases is more than $77 thousand dollars. FORT…

Crime

Punta Gorda Man, Subject of Ongoing Narcotics Investigation, “Going Back To Prison” After Traffic…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2023

According to authorities, 41 year-old Milton S. Harris, subject of an ongoing investigation, was placed under arrest on charges including trafficking cocaine, possession of cannabis, and possession of drug paraphernalia. A search of his…

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Police Arrest Owner of South Florida Vac-Con Service For Second Time; Issue Civil Citations Totaling…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 31, 2023

According to authorities, 51 year-old Julio Barreto, who approximately 7 months ago, repeated the same acts, was charged with two felonies and two misdemeanors for crimes against the environment. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL -- According to…

Crime

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Investigating Police Shooting In Miami

Joe Mcdermott Jan 25, 2023

Detectives from the Miami-Dade Police Department, Homeland Security Bureau, and Northside District were conducting surveillance in the area of 21360 NW 9th Place as part of an ongoing fraud investigation. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The…

Crime

Pompano Beach Man, 22, Charged With First-Degree Murder of 20 Year Old Woman; “Hard Working” Mom…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 24, 2023

According to investigators Irvin Delisma, 22, was charged with first-degree murder of Anaysha Donjoie, 20, of Lauderhill, while he was already being held at the Broward Sheriff’s Mail Jail on unrelated charges. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL…

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 24, 2023

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 23, 2023

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 the area of Lake Worth Beach, FL, Palm Beach County. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Shooting in Wellington’s Olympia Community

Joe Mcdermott Jan 21, 2023

etectives from the Violent Crimes Division who arrived on scene to investigate believe they have accounted for all parties involved in this double shooting homicide and there is no threat to the public. WELLINGTON, FL - On Friday,…

Crime

Detectives Investigating North Lauderdale Car Burglary, Vehicle And Woman Sought In Connection

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2023

Immediately following a car burglary, a female subject wearing a mask, gray dress, and pink slippers, carrying a black bag, was seen on video surveillance attempting to purchase a $500 gift card at a local store using a credit card from…

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