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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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Miami Police Release Composite Sketch of Unknown Black Male Wanted by Special Victims Bureau for…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2021

The suspect is described as an unknown black male his 20's to 30's and approximately 5'6" to 5'9" in height 160-180 lbs. in weight. At the time he was wearing a black hoodie and long black pants. MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 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

West Palm Beach Man Accused of Kidnapping Ex-Girlfriend and Parents; Forced Bank Account…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2021

Jaddier Thomas Sanchez, 37, was arrested in Alexandria, Virginia when police stopped his vehicle with Sanchez and a victim inside. He has been in law enforcement custody since then. MIAMI, FL – On Friday, January 29, 2021, federal…

Crime

Two FBI Agents Killed Tuesday While Executing Early Morning Search Warrant in Sunrise; Suspect Took…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2021

SUNRISE, FL - The FBI is reviewing an agent-involved shooting which occurred Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at approximately 6 a.m. in the vicinity of 10100 Reflections Boulevard, Sunrise, Florida. A team of law enforcement officers were…

Crime

COPS: Miami Contractor Arrested For Fraud; Would Collect Deposit, Never Commence Work, Cease…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 3, 2021

Junior Montesdeoca Gonzalez Jr. was arrested by the The Miami-Dade Police Department, Economic Crimes Bureau, in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. Investigators believe that there may be…

Crime

Boca Raton Woman, 71, Dies In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Pompano Beach; Struck While Sitting At Traffic…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 3, 2021

After an initial impact, a Ford Explorer struck a Mitsubishi Outlander, driven by Margaret Mary Healy, 71, of Boca Raton. Healy was stopped at a traffic signal at North Dixie Highway and East Copans Road. POMPANO BEACH, FL –…

Crime

Deerfield Beach Man Arrested For Impersonating Sheriff’s Deputy

Joe Mcdermott Feb 2, 2021

Carlwell Wilson, 58, of Deerfield Beach, was arrested on charges of Impersonating a Police Officer and False Imprisonment. Wilson was arrested in Pompano Beach on January 30., by Broward Sheriff’s Office Pompano Beach District deputies who…

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UPDATE: Detectives Searching For Missing Person Last Seen In Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Feb 2, 2021

Marc Dorsan, 63, was last seen on Sunday, January 28, 2021 in Lake Worth Beach and has not been seen or heard from since. Marc is described as having black hair and brown eyes. His clothing description is unknown and he only speaks creole.…

Crime

Lauderhill Man Dies In North Lauderdale Crash

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2021

Dwayne Toomer, 57, of Lauderhill was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The investigation is ongoing. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - A Lauderhill man is dead after a Saturday morning crash in North Lauderdale. According to authorities, at…

Crime

Pembroke Park Business Vandalized With “NAZI” and “CONVICT TRUMP” Written In Black Spray Paint…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2021

An employee arrived at the business and observed the outer walls with the words “NAZI” and “CONVICT TRUMP” written in black spray paint. In addition to the words, the employee also observed the symbol of a swastika spray painted in black…

Crime

Colorful Belt, Observant Deputies Lead To Suspect’s Arrest In Deerfield Beach Armed Robbery

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2021

According to detectives, 33 year old Roderick Tyrone J., Ferguson committed an armed robbery at a Wawa convenience store on Southwest 12th Avenue in Deerfield Beach. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – A distinctive fashion choice and a pair of…

Crime

Carjacking Suspect Linked To Oakland Park Homicide

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2021

Antonino Santo Romano, 28, was recently arrested in Port St. Lucieon charges of attempted felony murder and carjacking for brutally beating and carjacking another Oakland Park woman, now faces charges related to Alzenord’s homicide.…

Crime

Juvenile Arrested After Snatching Elderly Woman’s Purse In Deerfield Beach; Suspect Dragged Her to…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2021

The victim was transported to Broward Health North where she was treated for an apparent fracture to her shoulder and hip along with a gash to her right arm. The injuries were considered not life threatening. (musicapopular.cl) …

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Coconut Creek Man Dies In Motorcycle Crash; Detectives Looking To Speak With Witnesses

Joe Mcdermott Feb 1, 2021

A preliminary investigation reveals that a motorcycle driver, Liam Lexis Reyes, 28, of Coconut Creek, was traveling westbound in the right turn only lane at a high rate of speed. As the roadway curved, Reyes drove off the road and onto the…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery In Boynton Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jan 30, 2021

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – On Sunday, January 24, an armed robbery occurred at the Seaside Deli and Market located at 4635 North Ocean Boulevard in Boynton Beach. According to authorities, the suspect, a black male, entered the business…

Crime

Single Vehicle Crash Killed Man In Oakland Park; Despite Efforts of Bystanders To Free Driver,…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 29, 2021

According to detectives, just after 11:30 p.m. on January 27, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the crash where a vehicle caught fire. Despite the efforts of bystanders to free…

Crime

Family Still Seeking Tips In Finding Daughter’s Killer; Shot and Killed While Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2021

MIAMI, FL - One year has passed since the tragic death of Melissa Gonzalez, as she was shot while driving on I-95. Melissa’s family alongside Homicide detectives will be pleading for the community’s help with any information that will…

Crime

$10,000 Reward For Suspect In Pompano Beach Garbage Truck Fires

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2021

POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the subject responsible for setting several garbage trucks on fire last October. A reward of up to $10,000 is being…

Crime

Single Vehicle Crash in North Lauderdale Kills Miami Man

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2021

According to authorities, at about 7:35 p.m. on January 22, Broward Sheriff Office deputies responded to a crash at the intersection of Southgate Boulevard and Southwest 83rd Avenue in North Lauderdale. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - A…

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Palm Beach Detectives Seeking 6’0” Tall Black Male With “T21” Tattoo On Left Index Finger; Say…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 26, 2021

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – On May 26, 2020 a victim received phone calls from individuals claiming to be U.S. Marshalls who had warrants for the victim’s arrest. These individuals, through threats and intimation, coerced the victim to…

Crime

COPS: Broward Medical Specialist Arrested After Sending Sexually Explicit Photos To Minor; Portrayed…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 26, 2021

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Broward County doctor was arrested Tuesday morning by Broward Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) detectives after a joint investigation with Coral Springs Police Department revealed…

Crime

Two Killed In Fiery Crash In Lighthouse Point; Vehicle Stopped At Traffic Light Slammed Into, Burst…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 25, 2021

LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating a crash that killed two drivers in Lighthouse Point early Saturday morning. According to authorities, at around 1:23 a.m., Broward…

Crime

COPS: Beer Bandit Arrested For Multiple Thefts In Broward County

Joe Mcdermott Jan 22, 2021

Damian Fuller, 43, faces five counts of petit theft in the first degree, four counts of petit theft in the second degree and one count of cocaine possession. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office Tamarac district detectives,…

Crime

Oakland Park Carjacking Suspect Arrested In Port St. Lucie

Joe Mcdermott Jan 22, 2021

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="581" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Antonino-Santo-Romano.jpg" alt="Antonino Santo Romano, 28, was taken into custody…

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Broward Deputies Arrest Suspect In Deadly Gas Station Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Jan 22, 2021

Lonzo Miller Jr., 20, of Deerfield Beach, was arrested on Monday, January 18, at around 1 p.m. for manslaughter in the July death of Zion Lamar, 20, of Pompano Beach. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - On Monday, January 18, at around 1 p.m.,…

Politics

Within 24 Hours of Inauguration, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Introduces Articles of…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 21, 2021

While speaking with Greg Kelly of Newsmax on January 13, newly elected Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she planned to act on the first day of Biden’s presidency; apparently she has moved forward with that plan. WASHINGTON, D.C.…

Crime

Miami Shooting Leaves One Man Dead, One Critically Injured

Joe Mcdermott Jan 21, 2021

Two occupants in a vehicle were struck by gunfie. The driver, Michael A. Mackey, 28, was determined deceased on scene, and the passenger was transported in critical condition to Jackson Ryder Trauma Center. MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade…

Crime

Broward Special Victims Unit Detectives Investigating Sexual Battery At Business In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2021

OAKLAND PARK, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a sexual battery that occurred early Monday morning at an Oakland Park business. The victim told Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives that…

Crime

Motorcyclist Dead After Performing Wheelie Striking Vehicle In Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2021

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue transported the motorcyclist to Broward Health North where he was pronounced deceased at 2:06 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19. The other driver remained on scene and was cooperative with investigators. DEERFIELD…

Crime

Coral Springs School Resource Officer Arrested For Solicitation Of Minor After Undercover…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 2021

Detectives arrested Steven J. Daniello, 53 on Monday, January 18 on two counts of soliciting a minor to engage in sexual conduct. Detectives also obtained a search warrant for Daniello’s electronic devices. The investigation is…

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