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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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Shooting In Broad Daylight Leaves Woman Dead On Pompano Beach Sidewalk

Joe Mcdermott Mar 26, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a shooting call near the 700 block of Northwest Eighth Street in Pompano Beach. When deputies arrived, they located Jonelle Coleman, 39, lying motionless on a…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 26, 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

Detectives Seeking to Identify Coffee Shop Burglar In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Mar 25, 2021

OAKLAND PARK, FL - Broward Sheriff's Office Oakland Park district detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying a burglar who broke into a coffee shop and stole cash, electronics and alcohol. According to detectives, around 8…

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Miami-Dade Police Investigating Shooting At Cafeteria Within Shopping Center

Joe Mcdermott Mar 25, 2021

As the officers were arriving on the scene, they observed a vehicle, matching the description, fleeing the scene. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver refused to pull over and a pursuit ensued. The subject eventually…

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Driver Arrested In Deadly Street Racing Crash in Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 25, 2021

Broward Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased. An investigation revealed that two vehicles street racing were directly behind the motorcycle in the moments…

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Broward Internet Crimes Against Children Detectives Arrest Police Officer

Joe Mcdermott Mar 24, 2021

Louis Walsh was arrested on March 24 at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Detectives learned that Walsh works special security details at Cardinal Gibbons High School and St. Anthony Catholic School. Detectives also said Walsh is a…

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Credit Card Skimming Device Found On Gas Pump At 7-Eleven on Corner of Le Chalet Blvd and Military…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 24, 2021

According to detectives, the skimmer was located on Pump #11. It is unknown how long the skimmer was connected to the gas pumps. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office believes that anyone who purchased gasoline from this 7/11 station may be the…

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Arrest Made In Lauderdale Lakes Car Wash Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Mar 23, 2021

Corey Olando Gentle, 33, of Lauderdale Lakes, He faces one count of attempted felony murder and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Gentle admitted to the shooting. The circumstance surrounding the incident is being…

Crime

Detectives Arrest Fort Lauderdale Man In Connection To Fatal Shooting On Broward County Bus This…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 23, 2021

Mario A. Williams, 51, of Fort Lauderdale, faces one count of premeditated murder. He is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives have arrested Mario…

Crime

Single Vehicle Crash In Pompano Beach Ends In Fatality

Joe Mcdermott Mar 23, 2021

Broward Regional Communications received a call regarding a vehicle crash at the 3100 block of Southwest 15th Street in Pompano Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded and located a single vehicle…

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FEDS: Two South Florida Residents Indicted on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges; Face Life-time Prison…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 23, 2021

A federal grand jury has indicted Frantz Mersier, 30, of Hollywood, and Paula Barboza, 25, of Miami Gardens sex trafficking of a 16-year-old girl. They face life-time prison sentences, if convicted. Both Mersier and Barboza are being…

Crime

Detectives Investigating “Shots Fired” at Blues Venue in Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 22, 2021

A mixed martial arts fight turned into a large brawl resulting in several individuals sustaining minor injuries and at least two gunshots fired into the air. No gunshot victims were located. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue…

Crime

Verbal Altercation On Broward County Transit Bus Turns Into Shooting Leaving Man Dead

Joe Mcdermott Mar 22, 2021

Detectives say a preliminary investigation showed a brief verbal altercation turned into multiple shots being fired to a victim, Joseph D. Jackson, 42, who fell on the sidewalk. (https://www.capitalfoodservices.com/) . Broward…

Crime

Pedestrian Killed While Walking In Bicycle Lane In Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 22, 2021

At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies located a crash involving a pedestrian and a 2001 Ford F-250, driven by Gregory M. Dunn, 32, of Deerfield Beach. The pedestrian was transported to Broward…

Crime

Traffic Homicide Detectives Investigating Death Of Man Hit While Riding Tricycle In Tamarac After…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 22, 2021

On Thursday, March 18 the Broward County Medical Examiner’s Office said that Charles Michael Grimley, 81, of Tamarac was pronounced deceased while in the care of Broward Health North. Editorial credit: YES Market Media /…

Politics

President Joe Biden Trips Three Times While Boarding Air Force One; Social Media On Fire, White…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Friday morning, President Joe Biden stumbled up the stairs into Air Force One tripping three times. Biden, the oldest president of the United States at 78, turned around when he eventually reached the top to salute…

Crime

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Investigating Police Involving Shooting That Resulted In The…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 18, 2021

The subject entered the establishment and as he exited he confronted officers and shots were fired. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and determined the subject to be deceased. There were no other injuries reported. (…

Crime

Miami Police Seeking to ID Suspect In Strong Arm Robbery at McDonald’s Drive-Thru In Cutler Bay;…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 18, 2021

CUTLER BAY, FL - Miami-Dade Police are seeking assistance identifying an individual in reference to a strong arm robbery that occurred on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at 1:40am. The incident took place at the McDonald’s drive-thru, located…

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COPS: Suspect Wanted For Theft From Starbucks In Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 18, 2021

According to detectives, the suspect entered Starbucks in the 100 block of North Dixie Highway, City of Lake Worth Beach and helped himself to cash located on the counter. This incident occurred on March 10, 2021. (atiqrehmanmd.com)…

Crime

COPS: Suspect Wanted For Strong Arm Robbery in Boca Raton Area

Joe Mcdermott Mar 18, 2021

BOCA RATON, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect they say is wanted for strong arm robbery to a person in unincorporated Boca Raton. The suspect, shown in released…

Crime

Coconut Creek Man Dead After Chain Reaction Crash In Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2021

Broward Sheriff's Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash that killed 71-year-old Joe Robertson of Coconut Creek. Robertson was pronounced dead at approximately 11:25 a.m. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - A Coconut Creek man…

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Detectives Arrest Pompano Beach Attempted Murder Suspect, Seize Glock Handgun, Shotgun, High…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2021

Detectives say Christopher Barnard Lindsey, 27, of Pompano Beach, faces charges of attempted murder, criminal mischief and discharging a firearm in public. He is currently being held in the Broward County Main Jail. POMPANO BEACH,…

Crime

VIDEO: Fight Breaks Out At Drive Through Window In Lantana; Four Female Suspects Wanted for Strong…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 16, 2021

Upon arrival deputies learned a silver Nissan Sentra occupied by four females entered the drive thru. Upon reaching the window a female passenger or suspect got into a verbal argument with the employee and cashier, spat at and attacked the…

Crime

Motorcyclist Dead In Deerfield Beach Crash; Ejected from Motorcycle

Joe Mcdermott Mar 15, 2021

Jason Pulver 43, of Coconut Creek, was ejected from his motorcycle. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded and transported Wilson to Broward Health North where he was pronounced deceased. (Alprazolam) The traffic homicide…

Crime

Detectives Seeking To ID Suspect Who Sexually Assaulted Juvenile At John Prince Park In Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Mar 14, 2021

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Crime

Lehigh Man Arrested For Construction Thefts Totaling $25k

Joe Mcdermott Mar 13, 2021

Elvis Fonseca Lara, 34, was charged with six counts of grand theft, two counts of unoccupied burglary, and one count of unoccupied burglary to a structure. As detectives continue to follow leads and investigate 20 water system thefts in…

Crime

COPS: Suspect Wanted For Burglary, Stealing Cash Filled Safe from Residence Behind Business In Lake…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 12, 2021

The residence sits behind a business in the 300 block of S. Dixie Highway, City of Lake Worth Beach. Detectives are hoping someone has information on the suspect. Anyone who has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at…

Crime

Lake Worth Man, 66, Charged With Sexual Assault; Detectives Believe There Are More Young Children As…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 12, 2021

Javier Del Sol, 66, of Lake Worth, had worked at the Guatemalan Maya Center in years past, as well, as other job positions where he could get easy access to prey upon young children. Anyone who may have been a victim of Javier Del…

Crime

UPDATE: Special Victims Bureau Searching For 15 Year Old Miami Teen Missing Since March 8th; May Be…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 11, 2021

15 year old Frank S. Guadamuz is approximately 5' 10" and 170 lbs., with brown eyes and blond hair. He is possibly wearing blue adidas sneakers and may be in need of services. Anyone with information about this missing person should…

Crime

Hit-and-Run Leaves Woman Dead In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Mar 11, 2021

Terri A. Tayce, 56, of Fort Lauderdale, was crossing the roadway northbound when she unexpectedly entered the path of the Durango and was struck. Tayce was transported to Broward Health Medical Center where she later died. The…

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