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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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Two Men Charged With First Degree Murder And Robbery From 2019 Shooting In Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 11, 2021

Reginald Jackson, 24, of Riviera Beach, and Jonathan Major, 37 of Lantana were charged with first degree homicide, robbery with a firearm and burglary of a dwelling or structure while armed. Additionally, Major was charged with driving…

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Naples Man, 29, Dead After Being Involved In Two Pompano Beach Crashes In One Day; Experienced…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 10, 2021

The collision resulted in a T-bone crash which the impact of the crash caused the vehicles to rotate clockwise into the swale along the northeast side of Northeast Second Street and Northeast 11th Avenue. , Joseph Riesen, 29, of Naples was…

COPS: Homeless Man Arrested After Smashing In Windshield of Sheriff’s Patrol Car in Lake Worth…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 10, 2021

After an investigation, Jhon-Smith Saint-Eloi, 29, was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was booked on two separate counts of criminal mischief. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Saint-Eloi…

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Arrest Made In Miami Shooting That Left One Injured And One Dead

Joe Mcdermott Mar 10, 2021

The subject has been identified as Vincent Alexander, 28 years old and was charged with Murder 2nd Degree/with a Weapon; Attempt Murder 2nd Degree, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. The investigation continues. MIAMI-DADE,…

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Single Vehicle Crash Leaves Man Dead In North Lauderdale

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2021

According to authorities, at approximately 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 7, Broward County Regional Communications received a call regarding a traffic crash at 5100 N. State Road 7 in North Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded…

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Residing In The Area Of…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 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 the area of Lake Worth Beach, FL, Palm Beach County. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – In…

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COPS: Suspect Busted For Burglary In Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2021

18 year old Immason Dorcely, of Lake Worth Beach, was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling unarmed and second degree larceny/petit theft. He bond was set at $3,000. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL - According to the Palm Beach County…

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Hit-and-Run Leaves Man Dead In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Mar 8, 2021

According to detectives, a preliminary investigation shows that at approximately 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, March 6, a man was struck by an unknown vehicle in the 3100 block of Northwest Ninth Avenue in Oakland Park. OAKLAND PARK, FL -…

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Two Separate Hit-and-Run Drivers Leave Fort Lauderdale Woman Dead on Street; Homicide Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 8, 2021

Shortly after midnight on Saturday, March 6, Niohsha Drayton, 43, of Fort Lauderdale, was struck by two separate unknown vehicles which both fled the scene leaving Drayton in the roadway. She was later pronounced deceased by Broward…

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator; Residing In Pahokee,…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 8, 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 Palm Beach County, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

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Detectives Apprehend Suspect In West Palm Beach Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Mar 7, 2021

Wilfred Preval Jr, 34, of Miramar Florida, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of firing a weapon in public, and negligent manslaughter. At this time he remains in the Palm Beach County Main Detention…

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Teen Shot Several Family Members Over Marijuana Use, Killing One, Then Kidnapping Woman Through…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 7, 2021

Ruben Warren Williams, 19, was charged with murder 2nd degree, attempted murder 2nd degree, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, child abuse, armed robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon, kidnapping, armed robbery, carjacking, and…

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Miami Homicide Bureau Investigating Shooting That Resulted In One Dead, Two People Airlifted To…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 6, 2021

According to investigators, this morning, March 6, at approximately 11:18 am, several people were gathered at a residence at SW 142nd Avenue and 294th Street in Miami, when a verbal dispute occurred within the home and a subject shot…

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Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting Near Hooper Road in West Palm Beach; Arriving Officer…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 6, 2021

As a patrol sergeant was arriving on scene he observed an adult male running with a handgun a short distance away from where the deceased was located. The man was immediate taken into custody and will be interviewed by detective from…

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COPS: Female Suspect Wanted For Credit Card Fraud at Walmart, Target and Publix In Lake Park; May…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 6, 2021

According to the report, on February 12, and February 13, 2021, the unknown female captured on surveillance video used a victim’s stolen credit cards at Walmart, Target and Publix stores. It is believed she fled in a black Toyota…

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Broward Detectives Issue Warning After Investigation Leads To Arrest of Sweepstakes Scammer…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 5, 2021

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are warning residents to beware of sweepstakes scams that promise winners a grand prize payoff if they first pay the taxes on their winnings in order to claim their prize. On…

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SCHOOL THREAT: “You Guys Better Hide, I’m Gonna Shoot It Up” 15-Year-Old Student Arrested for…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 5, 2021

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Threat Management Unit (TMU) on Thursday arrested a 15-year-old accused of threatening to commit a shooting at Pompano Beach Middle School. POMPANO BEACH, FL – Detectives with the…

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 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…

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Detectives Still Investigating 2019 Early Morning Shooting on Lena Lane In West Palm Beach; Incident…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 5, 2021

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to shots fired in the 2300 block of Lena Lane near Purdy Lane in the Greenacres area of West Palm Beach. File photo. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On December 21, 2019, Palm Beach…

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Man Killed, Woman Injured In Pompano Beach Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2021

At approximately 12:35 a.m. on Sunday, February 28, Broward Regional Communications received a call regarding a shooting in the 2400 block of Northeast Sixth Avenue in Pompano Beach. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide…

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Suspect Arrested for First Degree Murder After Shooting in Royal Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2021

Joseph William Hamilton, 50, was arrested by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Violent Crimes Division detectives on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 for First Degree Murder. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL - On Saturday, February 27, 2021, at approximately…

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Detectives Arrest Oakland Park Man for Thefts From Home Depot Stores In Deerfield Beach, Pompano…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 2, 2021

Alain Carre, 39, of Oakland Park, was wanted in connection with thefts from Home Depot stores in Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, North Lauderdale and Sunrise. There is also a warrant for his arrest for a theft in Palm Beach County and two…

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COPS: Two Female Suspects Wanted For Stealing From Target on Lake Worth Road In Greenacres; May…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 2, 2021

According to the report, after the unknown females attempted to pay for clothing with a credit card that declined, they left the store with the merchandise. Detectives believe the females may have entered a blue Nissan Titan with running…

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Louisiana Woman Arrested For Three Counts Of Child Neglect In Palm Beach County

Joe Mcdermott Mar 1, 2021

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Miesha Perkins, 36, of Louisiana was arrested for three counts of child neglect. She is awaiting transportation to the Palm Beach County Jail where she will be booked on the three…

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COPS: Female Suspect Wanted For Stealing From Old Navy in Wellington Village; May Have Access to…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 26, 2021

According to the report, the unknown female pictured entered Old Navy, removed a tote bag from one of the shelves and filled it with miscellaneous women’s clothing before exiting the store without paying. Detectives believe she may have…

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COPS: Heavily Tattooed Suspect Wanted For Vehicle and Residential Burglaries in Royal Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Feb 26, 2021

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One Dead In Triple Shooting At Exxon Gas Station In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Feb 26, 2021

As the incident at the gas station unfolded, discovered two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds near a 2013 blue Ford in the parking lot of the gas station. A third gunshot victim was found approximately one mile away at 801 S. Dixie…

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COPS: Spring Hill McDonald’s Employee Saved Customer Debit Card Images at Drive-Thru In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 25, 2021

Brittany Robinson, 27, was placed under arrest and charged with organized fraud, fraudulent use of credit card, criminal use of personal identification information, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. SPRING HILL, FL -…

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Hook, Line And Arrested: Fort Lauderdale Man Caught Selling Stolen Fishing Equipment In City of…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 25, 2021

Christopher Wolkoff, 37, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested and charged with grand theft. He was also taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for a violation of probation for robbery out of New York.

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COPS: Suspect Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card To Purchase Big Ticket Electronic Items At Target…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 25, 2021

According to authorities, the suspect pictured is wanted for using a victims credit cards to purchase ‘big ticket’ electronic items at Target located in Lake Worth. He may have been driving a 2015 Toyota Camry. This…

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