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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 Family Tied-Up, Assaulted In Armed Home Invasion And Robbery; Two Masked Men Fled in Victims…

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Robbery Bureau is investigating an armed home invasion robbery, where the victims were tied and assaulted. According to investigators, on May 14, 2021 at approximately 8:15…

Crime

Pedestrian Dead Following Multi-Vehicle Crash in Deerfield Beach; Witnesses Told Deputies Man Fled…

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

Statements from witnesses indicate that following the crash, Burgess attempted to drive away from the scene but could not due to the damages his car sustained in the collision. As deputies began to arrive, Burgess exited the vehicle and…

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Investigating Shooting That Left One Man Dead In Weston

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

According to authorities, shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 10, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies in Weston responded to a report of a domestic incident involving a shooting in the 1600 block of Eastlake Way. WESTON, FL - Broward…

Crime

VIDEO: Central Florida Gym Locker Theft Suspect Arrested After Vehicle Pursuit, Fleeing from Deltona…

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

The suspect, Thomas Dugan, 62, of Orlando, fled from Deputy Nicole Richardson, but Deputy Brandon King was ahead a short distance away, where he was able to deploy stop sticks on the truck. Dugan came to a stop in a parking lot soon after…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

On Sunday evening, Palm Beach County Sheriffs Deputies responded to shots fired in the 300 block of SW 6th Street, in Belle Glade. BELLE GLADE, FL - According to authorities, on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at approximately 9:07 pm, Palm…

Crime

Suspect Arrested In Port Charlotte Shooting

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

27 year old David Patrick Wanser was arrested the next day on charges of shooting throwing into vehicle or dwelling, and two counts of aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill. Wanser is currently being held at the…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Busts High End Auto Theft Ring, Recovers Car And Stolen Guns; Arrested Half…

Joe Mcdermott May 17, 2021

Top left to right: Teandray Lemon, 19, of Fort Lauderdale, and Quevaris Turnquist, 31, of Miami. Bottom left to right: Jeffrey Orys, 26, of Fort Lauderdale, and Latorykka Mallory, 18, of North Lauderdale. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The…

Crime

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Investigating Shooting Involving Miami-Dade Police Officer At…

Joe Mcdermott May 15, 2021

on Friday, May 14, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Miami-Dade Police officers identified and approached a subject just outside a store exit. The subject produced what appeared to be a firearm and an officer discharged his weapon, striking the…

Crime

19-Year-Old Killed In North Lauderdale Mother’s Day Shooting

Joe Mcdermott May 14, 2021

Armani Harrison, 19, of North Lauderdale. Broward Sheriff’s Office / Instagram photo. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the subject or subjects involved in a…

Crime

Miami Detectives Investigating Hit And Run That Left Cyclist Dead; Newer Model Mercedes Benz Fled…

Joe Mcdermott May 14, 2021

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="546" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/miami-111.jpg" alt="According to investigators, on Friday,…

Crime

VIDEO: Two Arrested After Reckless Fleeing Driver Gets Stuck In Oncoming Traffic With Volusia…

Joe Mcdermott May 14, 2021

The incident started around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021, when a white Kia Optima fled from deputies during a proactive narcotics operation in Deltona. The suspect ended up in DeLand, where he backed into a parking spot in the West…

Crime

Grand Jury Indicts Suspect Charged In Homicide on Seminole Circle In Lantana Last Month

Joe Mcdermott May 13, 2021

LANTANA, FL - According to authorities, shortly after 3:00 pm on April 24, 2021, Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office deputies responded to the 6400 block of Seminole Circle in the town of Lantana. Upon arrival deputies located a female…

Crime

Hernando County Deputies Save Disabled Woman from Inside of Burning Home In Brooksville

Joe Mcdermott May 13, 2021

Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services arrived on scene within a few minutes to extinguish the fire and tend to the injured woman who sustained severe burns to both arms and legs. A family member also arrived on scene to tend…

Crime

COPS: Traffic Stop With Suspicious Behavior Leads to K9 Search Netting Crack-Cocaine,…

Joe Mcdermott May 12, 2021

Tiffany Carmello, 34, of Port Charlotte, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also issued a warning for a traffic violation. , Anel Estremera, 37,…

Crime

Body Found Floating In Jupiter Beach After Haitian Immigrants Attempt Evading Customs Border Patrol…

Joe Mcdermott May 12, 2021

As the boat was attempting to flee from the Customs Border Patrol three Haitian males jumped overboard. Two were later taken into custody. One was found floating nearby. File photo: Wangkun Jia, Shutterstock.com, licensed. PALM BEACH…

Crime

Man Dead After Shooting In North Lauderdale

Joe Mcdermott May 12, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded. When emergency crews arrived, an adult male was located suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Assistance In Locating Marcos Sanchez Morales, 30, of Lake Worth, For Leaving The…

Joe Mcdermott May 11, 2021

LAKE WORTH, FL - On January 1, 2021, Marcos Sanchez Morales, 30, of Lake Worth, was driving a 2003 Honda Odyssey traveling southbound on North C Street in the city of Lake Worth Beachwhen he struck a pedestrian, Rudy Leonel Martin…

Crime

Crime Stoppers Tips Sought Homicide of 22 Year Old Man at Fort Myers Beach Last Summer; Up to $13k…

Joe Mcdermott May 10, 2021

Johnny Jackson was born and raised in Lee County, and was one of six children. He worked at a lawn care service in Lehigh Acres and regularly spent time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. FORT MYERS, FL - Southwest…

Crime

Hollywood Woman Crashes Vehicle After Fleeing Scene of Fatal Hit-and-Run In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 10, 2021

Corshana S. Hatter, 27, of Hollywood, was arrested for DUI and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, failure to register a vehicle and no valid driver license for the hit-and-run. The investigation is ongoing. …

Crime

VIDEO: Man Steals Coco Police SWAT Officer Vehicle, After First Crashing Another Stolen Police…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2021

As additional responding units approached, the suspect was able to jump out of the wrecked patrol car and into another Cocoa Police Department vehicle, again fleeing northbound on I-95. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL – Around 4:15 this…

Crime

Female Bicyclist Dies In Dania Beach Hit-and-Run; Detectives Seeking Suspect In Newer Model, Dark…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2021

According to authorities, at around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, a victim was riding in the right thru lane when she fell off of her bike. As she attempted to get up, the vehicle struck her. The driver failed to stop and fled the scene. …

Crime

SHERIFF: Ten-Time Convicted “Scumbag” Now Faces Possible Life Sentence After Jury Trial on Five…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2021

"The day that career scumbag David Debenedictis got locked up was a great day for Volusia County, and my hope is that he's never going to walk free to victimize another innocent person," said Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. …

Crime

Ocala Man Brutally Murders, Decapitates Grandmother; Observed On Home Video Dancing Around; Stated…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2021

Nicholas James Trench, 31, was charged, with second degree murder, first degree arson, and abuse of a dead body. MARION COUNTY, FL – On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Major Crimes Detectives charged Nicholas James Trench, 31, with second…

Politics

BREAKING: Official Census Results Suggest Millions Less Voted in 2020 Election Than Indicated by…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2021

Some are taking this latest discrepancy as further proof of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election, where challenger Joe Biden defeated incumbent Donald Trump by approximately 7 million ballots cast in the national popular vote. File…

Crime

Suspect In February 2020 Homicide At Daytona Beach Area Motel Arrested; Being Held At Branch Jail…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2021

Wayne B. Hibbs III, 53, was booked at the Volusia County Branch Jail on Wednesday after he was transported over from the Gulf Correctional Institution, where he has been in custody on other charges since shortly after the homicide. …

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 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

Woman, 24, Gunned Down In Presence of Toddler at Miami Apartment Complex; Suspect Fled In 4-Door…

Joe Mcdermott May 4, 2021

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and determined the adult victim deceased. The toddler was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. (https://duckysonline.com) The preliminary information indicates that the victim, Leshonte…

Crime

LOCATED: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Asking For Public’s Assistance In Locating Missing Endangered…

Joe Mcdermott May 3, 2021

David Beach, 28, of North Fort Myers is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5'7" and weighs 160. Beach has multiple tattoos on his chest and arms and is often seen at businesses in the North Fort Myers area. …

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott May 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 at 1830 Hypoluxo Road, Ste. B23, Lake Worth, FL. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with…

Crime

Miami Shooting Claims the Lives of Three People and Injures Another; Homicide Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott May 3, 2021

Upon making entry, Miami-Dade Special Response Team and Hostage Negotiators discovered two females and one male, the initial victim’s son, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The investigation is continuing. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL -…

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