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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

Elderly Tamarac Woman Dies In Crash After Presumed Medical Episode

Joe Mcdermott Jul 21, 2021

Tamarac Fire Rescue responded, and the woman was transported to Broward Health North to be treated for her injuries. On July 17, the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office contacted investigators and advised that the driver was…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jul 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…

Crime

Suspect In Brooksville Armed Robbery Sentenced to 25 Years In Prison

Joe Mcdermott Jul 21, 2021

According to authorities, David Michael Brady, 30, was sentenced to 25-years in prison from an incident that took place just over a year ago on July 7, 2020 where detectives say he entered a store and committed armed robbery.…

Crime

Woman Found Dead In Oakland Park Roadway Following Hit-and-Run Crash

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2021

According to authorities, a preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, identified as Concepcion Siverts, had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Siverts was pronounced deceased on scene. OAKLAND PARK, FL -…

Crime

Fort Lauderdale Man, 25, Charged With First Degree Murder For Fatal Shooting In West Park This Past…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2021

Kenyon Key, 25, of Fort Lauderdale, was detained on scene and following an investigation, was arrested for first degree murder. WEST PARK, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives arrested a Fort Lauderdale man for the…

Crime

Lake Worth Man Charged With Arson from House Fire on Sunset Avenue

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2021

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – On Monday, July 19, 2021, at approximately 4:00 am, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 1700 block of Sunset Avenue in Lake…

Politics

VIDEO: Best-Selling Author Tells CNN Host “You’re One Of The Reasons People Can’t Stand The…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2021

During a segment of Reliable Sources, CNN’s Brian Stelter challenged author Michael Wolff over a claim in Landslide that Fox News owner Rupert Murdoch personally made the decision to call Arizona in President Joe Biden’s favor on election…

Crime

COPS: Homestead Woman Hired To Transport Toddler To Daycare Left Child In Vehicle For Hours; Death…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 19, 2021

Juana Perez-Domingo, 43, of Homestead, was arrested t and charged with aggravated manslaughter to a child under 18. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau arrested a woman for the death of a…

Health

VIDEO: Whistleblower Comes Forward In Lawsuit Against HHS; Attorney Tells Big Tech on Censorship:…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 19, 2021

Attorney Thomas Renz dropped a bombshell about a Whistleblower and sworn testimony being submitted in a lawsuit filed by the AMERICA’S FRONTLINE DOCTORS, vs. XAVIER BECERRA, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. …

Crime

Victim Found Beaten, Bound, Gagged On Living Room Floor In Brookeville Home; Two Suspects In Custody…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 19, 2021

Jonathan Rowe III, 35, and Bonnie Hartmann, 44, were both arrested on charges of home invasion robbery while armed with a deadly weapon and armed kidnapping. Both suspects were transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where Rowe…

Politics

VIDEO: Former RNC Official Says Arizona Audit Hearing Shows “Crime Was Committed on November 3rd,…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 19, 2021

Arizona GOP chairwoman Kelli Ward and Liz Harrington, Donald Trump's new personal spokesperson and former Republican National Committee official, give an update on the election fraud audit in Maricopa County, Arizona - Via Newsmax's…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Residing on Pelican Lake…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 19, 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

COPS: Illegal Immigrant Files False Report on Kidnapping and Rape In Hopes of Gaining U.S.…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 19, 2021

Alma Delia Duran, 52, was charged with making a false report of a crime. She was transported to the Marion County Jail, where she was held on a $1000 bond. Detectives do not believe there is any credible evidence to support any crime…

Crime

Brooksville Man Intentionally Rams Truck Into Pedestrians Outside REBAR; Three Hospitalized, One…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2021

According to authorities, Michael Murphy, 32, was charged with four counts of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where…

Crime

Broward Burglary Apprehension Team (BAT) Arrest Pair Of Distraction Thieves Who Stole Cash And…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team (BAT) detectives arrested a couple of distraction thieves shortly after they stole cash and jewelry from an elderly Margate couple. Photo: Broward Sheriff's Office / Facebook. MARGATE,…

Crime

FEDS: Miami Beach Resident Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Victims on Websites…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2021

Robert Atlee Miner V, 30, of Miami Beach, Florida, was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of human trafficking in connection with his coercing numerous women into prostitution through escort services…

Crime

Single Car Crash Leaves One Man Dead In Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2021

The preliminary investigation revealed that prior to that crash, at approximately 4:59 p.m., the driver was involved in a minor traffic crash in the 5400 block of South Dixie Highway in the same city and fled that scene. DEERFIELD…

Crime

Detectives Arrest Suspect In Armed Robbery That Left Woman Pistol Whipped And Screaming For Help In…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2021

According to investigators, Edwin Hankerson, 18, n was arrested in Pompano Beach on Thursday, July 15. He faces one count of armed robbery with a firearm and one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL -…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jul 15, 2021

Crime

Man Ejected From Vehicle Dies In West Park Crash; Detectives Investigating Potential Third Vehicle…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2021

According to witnesses, a third vehicle may have been involved in the incident. A white Mercedes was possibly racing the BMW prior to the crash. The driver of the Mercedes did not stop following the collision. The Mercedes was last seen…

Crime

Detectives Arrest Suspect In Belle Glade Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2021

According to authorities, Tienorris Brown, 19, of Belle Glade, was located, arrested and charged with first degree murder and weapons charges. BELLE GLADE, FL – Shortly after 3:00 pm on Friday, July 9, 2021, Palm Beach County…

Crime

Hernando County Couple Arrested For Numerous Retail Thefts, One Structure Burglary Reported…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2021

According to authorities, Joseph Blahous, 26, and Nicole Cawthron, 30 are responsible for numerous retail thefts and one structure burglary reported throughout Hernando County over the course of a week. HERNANDO COUNTY, FL - According…

Crime

Detectives Seeking To ID Woman With “Queen” Tattoo On Hand; Wanted For Fraudulent Bank Tractions In…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 13, 2021

According to authorities, the suspect was captured on surveillance video making a fraudulent deposit and withdrawal the same day at two separate TD Banks. BOCA RATON, FL – Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Detective’s are…

Crime

Reward Offered for Car Burglar Caught On Camera In Oakland Park District

Joe Mcdermott Jul 13, 2021

The video shows a young male wearing a white tank top, light colored pants and several necklaces around his neck with a short dark beard, short dark hair and a black handgun in the front of his waistband. OAKLAND PARK, FL - A car…

Crime

COPS: Boca Raton Woman Burglarized Neighbors Apartment, Stole Shih Tzu Puppy; Charged With Burglary…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 12, 2021

Through witness interviews and surveillance videos, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office detectives identified Temple Inman, 57, of Boca Raton, as a suspect. On July 8, 2021, Inman was arrested, charged and booked into the Palm Beach County…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On W 3rd…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 12, 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 Riviera Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jul 12, 2021

Crime

Palm Beach County Man Pleads Guilty to Failed Murder-for-Hire; Thought He Was Hiring Someone To…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 12, 2021

According to authorities, Daniel Slater, 51, thought he was hiring someone to kill three people, including his girlfriend. It turned out to be an undercover FBI officer. Slater is scheduled to be sentenced on September 16. Photo: Facebook…

Crime

FEDS: Palm Beach Gardens Man Pretending to be Teenager Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 12, 2021

According to authorities, Dwight Castaldi, 45, faces a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 15 years and a maximum of life. Castaldi recently completed a three-year sentence in California on separate charges for similar conduct of…

Crime

Broward Detectives Arrest Deerfield Beach Man In Airport Bomb Threat

Joe Mcdermott Jul 10, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with Bomb Squad detectives responded to the airport which was evacuated and swept. The suspect was located and taken into custody, and the threat was determined to be unfounded. File photo: YES…

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