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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

Detectives Looking for Suspect Wanted for Stealing Alcohol from Total Wine in Wellington

Joe Mcdermott Feb 24, 2021

According to authorities, the elderly male shown entered Total Wine, selected a bottle of alcohol, removed it from the box and concealed it, then excited the store. This incident occurred yesterday, Tuesday, February 23,…

Crime

COPS: Greenacres Man, 25, Scammed Victim Into Believing Grandson Was Arrested, Needed $15k Wire…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 24, 2021

Guerby Saint Cyr, 25, of Greenacres, was arrested and transported to the Palm Beach County Jail where he is currently being booked for theft by deception; second degree felony in Utah and two counts of communications fraud; also second…

Crime

COPS: Suspect Wanted For Fraudulent Withdraws From Two Different Banks Of America In Boca Raton Area

Joe Mcdermott Feb 23, 2021

According to authorities, the unknown female shown entered the bank and fraudulently withdrew just under $20,000 in cash on November 20, 2020 and December 7, 2020. Both banks are located in unincorporated Boca Raton. BOCA RATON, FL –…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Bat Unit Targets ‘Heat’ – High End Auto Theft

Joe Mcdermott Feb 23, 2021

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Broward Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team is putting the heat on car thieves in Broward County. It’s part of an ongoing effort to target HEAT – High End Auto Theft. Each day a team of detectives…

Crime

FEDS: Boca Raton Resident Who Threatened to Kill FBI Agents Charged in West Palm Beach Federal Court

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - South Florida federal prosecutors have charged a 59-year-old woman from Boca Raton with making a communication in interstate commerce that threatened to kill agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).…

Crime

Driver Faces Multiple Charges After Fleeing From Deadly Hit-and-Run; K-9 Unit Located Driver At…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 22, 2021

After the suspects vehicle came to a stop, he fled the scene on foot. Broward Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit was able to assist in locating the driver at an apartment complex on Northwest 36th Street where he was taken into custody. …

Crime

Estranged Husband Stabs Wife And Kills Boyfriend In Domestic Dispute In Miami

Joe Mcdermott Feb 21, 2021

The subject fled in his vehicle prior to officers and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) arriving at the home. The female victim was transported to the Ryder Trauma Center in stable condition. MIAMI-DADE, FL — The Miami-Dade Police…

Crime

Homicide Suspect Found Deceased In Lauderdale Lakes Canal

Joe Mcdermott Feb 21, 2021

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - A suspect wanted in connection with a Lauderdale Lakes homicide was found deceased in a canal Sunday morning. Homicide detectives had an arrest warrant for Rashad Stevenson, 23, since the shooting that left one…

Crime

Pompano Beach Man Dies on Motorcycle In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Feb 19, 2021

Dante Brovillette, 41, of Pompano Beach, was riding a 2013 Harley Davidson westbound along Griffin Road when he struck the passenger side of a Kia resulting in his ejection from the motorcycle. Brovillette, who was not wearing a helmet,…

Crime

UPDATE: Investigation of Fatal Shooting on I95 Near Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens; One Man…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 19, 2021

According to investigators, what is known so far is that an altercation between two male motorists resulted in gunfire with one male deceased. One male is currently detained for questioning. The fatal shooting that took place on North…

Crime

Broward Detectives Investigating Shooting That Left One Dead In Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Feb 19, 2021

Broward Sheriff’s Lauderdale Lakes deputies responded to the area and located one adult male victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL -…

Crime

Miami-Dade Homicide Detectives Seeking Driver of Black BMW Involved In Hit and Run Resulting In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 18, 2021

Tamika M. Miller, 45 years old, was critically injured on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at approximately 9:59 p.m., when a 2005 BMW M5, struck her vehicle at SW 186 Street and the Turnpike southbound off ramp. The driver of the BMW fled the…

Crime

Brazen Burglar Waves At Camera While Rummaging Through Vehicles In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Feb 17, 2021

As the burglar makes his way to the second vehicle, he waves toward the camera again. He then opens up the door of the second vehicle, rummages through the center console and takes a few items. The items were later found nearby. (…

Crime

Detectives Release Composite Sketch of Pedestrian Killed in Crash In Loxahatchee; Seeking Assistance…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 16, 2021

As the crash ensued the unknown man wrapped the hood, impacted the windshield and roof and was then thrown to the asphalt. He came to rest within a barricaded construction lane and was pronounced deceased on scene by Fire Rescue. …

Crime

911 Hang Up Call Leads to Deputy Saving Spring Hill Man’s Life

Joe Mcdermott Feb 16, 2021

Upon arrival, Deputy Kent located an unconscious adult male on the floor not breathing and without a pulse. Following several rounds of chest compressions, the man gasped for air and began breathing. Paramedics soon arrived on scene and…

Crime

Florida Convicted Felon Sentenced to 7 Years in State Prison; Living, Running Drugs and Guns from…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 16, 2021

26-year-old Joshua LeMaster will serve seven years for a conviction for violation of probation for a previous conviction of lewd and lascivious conduct, two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful use of a two-way…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Industrial Accident In Oakland Park; Miami Gardens Man Dies After…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 16, 2021

Shortly before 12 p.m. that day, Broward Regional Communications received a medical emergency call regarding a steel beam that fell on an employee at the Steel Fabricators LLC located at 721 E. Prospect Road in Oakland Park. OAKLAND…

Crime

UPDATE: Miami Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting At Drive-Thru ATM

Joe Mcdermott Feb 14, 2021

A confrontation ensued and shots were fired. The subject was fatally wounded and pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim also sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. A second subject was…

Crime

Flagler County Detective Relieved of Duty After Arrest for Domestic Battery; Booked Into Sheriff…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 12, 2021

Detective Mark Moy when he was named officer of the year in Flagler, May, 2014. Moy, a 14-year-veteran of the FCSO. Moy was currently assigned as a Major Case Corporal in the Special Victims Unit of the Investigative Services…

Crime

VIDEO: Broward Detectives Seeking Attempted Burglary Subject Wearing Backpack from Weston Apartment…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 12, 2021

WESTON, FL - Carrying a backpack and wearing one glove, home surveillance video captured an attempted burglary subject after he tried to break into a residence in a Weston community. Around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 11,…

Crime

Hit-And-Run Crash Kills Pedestrian In Pompano Beach; Man Struck Twice By Unknown Vehicles Which Both…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 12, 2021

While in the roadway, it appears the pedestrian was struck by another vehicle. That vehicle also failed to remain on scene. Sheriff’s Office deputies and Fire Rescue responded, and the pedestrian was transported o Broward Health North…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator; Considered Transient,…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 11, 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

Broward Deputies Rescue Woman Being Held Against Her Will; Kicked In Door, Found Suspect Holding…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 10, 2021

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Courtney Christian Maynard, 24, of Lauderdale Lakes, dragged a female victim into an apartment. After deputies made a forced entry they located Maynard in a bathroom holding the victim down…

Crime

Reward for Tips In Brooksville Shooting Doubles to $10,000 Cash After Pledge from Florida Sheriff…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 10, 2021

In 2021, the Office of Sheriff in Florida proudly celebrates 200 years of men and women dedicating their lives to serve Floridians. While many of Florida’s first sheriffs were appointed, today every sheriff is directly elected by the…

Crime

Palm Beach County Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance Identifying Deceased Male Found In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 10, 2021

The man is described as a white male, between 35 and 65 years of age, of European, White, Latin, or Hispanic ancestry, approximately 5'9" to 6' 1" with a tattoo of an eagle. His dental condition was very poor and he had several teeth…

Crime

Fugitive Wanted For 2017 Boca Raton Home Invasion Robbery And First Degree Murder Captured, In…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 9, 2021

Alton Anders was located and arrested on February 8, 2021. He was charged with resisting and officer - obstruct without violence, robbery - home invasion with a firearm or other deadly weapon, and homicide murder first degree…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator

Joe Mcdermott Feb 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 Canal Point, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Pompano Beach Restaurateur Serving Up Hot Dogs, Chili And Illegal Drugs; Nearly Half A Million…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 8, 2021

According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Louis Younglove Sr., 57, of Oakland Park, not only served up hot dogs with fixings. He helped some people get their fix by peddling drugs. OAKLAND PARK, FL - According to the Broward Sheriff’s…

Politics

Trump’s Lawyers Demand “Immediate Dismissal” of Charges in Senate Impeachment; Dems Suffering from…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 8, 2021

The House last month impeached the former president for allegedly inciting violence against the government over his role in the January 6 riot at the Capitol, but Trump's attorneys argued in their initial legal brief that Trump is…

Crime

Michigan Woman Dies In Pompano Beach Crash

Joe Mcdermott Feb 5, 2021

After traveling over railroad tracks, Lesly Maza, 21, of Hollywood lost control, causing her vehicle to rotate counterclockwise and strike two street signs and a tree. Her passenger, , Olivia Frolka, 21, of Rochester Hills Michigan was…

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