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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

Woman Found Dead In Oakland Park Home; Possible Suspect Identified

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 2021

According to detectives, at approximately 7:57 p.m. Sunday, January 17, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a vandalism call at 200 N. (https://eberinsurance.com/) E. 56th Street in Oakland Park. While on scene, deputies located…

Education

White House Releases “1776 Report” Trump Believed Would “Encourage Educators to Teach Children About…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 2021

Last year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to set up what he said was a much needed “national commission to promote patriotic education” in the country. Trump announced the commission in a speech on September 17, 2020.…

Crime

88-Year-Old Wilton Manors Woman Dies In Lighthouse Point Crash

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 2021

Lighthouse Point police and fire rescue personnel responded to a crash where Marie Lombardy, 88, of Wilton Manor, who was a passenger in the vehicle and not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced deceased on the scene at 2:02 p.m. File…

Crime

Man Dies After Vehicle Crashes Into Wells Fargo Bank In Wilton Manors

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 2021

As the driver approached the intersection where the roadway slightly curves to the right and he lost control of the vehicle. The car then crashed into a Wells Fargo Bank. According to detectives, excessive speed appears to be a contributing…

Politics

Melania Trump Releases Farewell Message: “Has Been the Greatest Honor of My Life” – “You Will…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Monday, January 18, 2021, First Lady Melania Trump released a heartwarming farewell message to the American citizens she served as Inauguration Day closes in on Wednesday when President-elect Joe Biden will be…

Crime

Oakland Park Hit-and-Run Kills Pedestrian; Detectives Looking for Black Four Door Honda Accord,…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2021

According to detectives, a witness who heard but did not see the impact reported seeing a black four door sedan style vehicle traveling northbound on North Andrews Avenue after the collision. A fog lamp cover and other physical evidence…

Crime

Motorcycle Crash In Lighthouse Point Ends Fatally

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2021

Natalie Morales, 42, of Pompano Beach, was traveling southbound on a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R motorcycle on North Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point when she collided with a 2013 Mini Cooper traveling northbound. Morales was pronounced deceased…

Politics

National Intelligence Director Says China Sought to Interfere with 2020 Election; CIA Management…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 18, 2021

Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe during a news conference from FBI headquarters on election security. Ratcliffe announced they had confirmed that two foreign actors--Iran and Russia--had taken specific action to influence…

Crime

DETECTIVES: Two Suspects Wanted for Thefts from Boynton Beach Target

Joe Mcdermott Jan 15, 2021

According to detectives, two unknown suspects entered Target on four separate occasions and helped themselves to several electronic items and left the store without paying. Anyone who can identify these suspects is urged to contact Crime…

Politics

BREAKING: President Has Delivered “In a Big Way” With Declassification of Major Obamagate…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to Fox Business News’s Lou Dobbs who today interviewed John Solomon, who was formerly an executive and editor-in-chief at The Washington Times, the remaining FBI documents on Russian collusion have been…

Crime

After 25 Years, Police Still Looking for 9-Year-Old Amber Hagerman’s Murderer; Little Girls…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 13, 2021

Photo of Amber provided to police by her family. (left) Original “Missing” flyer police created after her abduction on Jan. 13, 1996. (note, last name misspelled). Photo credit Arlington Police. Police today released new photos to mark…

Crime

Broward County Pediatrician Faces Child Pornography Charges

Joe Mcdermott Jan 13, 2021

Michael Mizrachy, 49, of Parkland, was booked at the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail Tuesday afternoon. He faces two counts of possession of sexual performance by a child and one count of computer pornography. Broward Sheriff’s…

Crime

FBI Releases Photo of Suspect Vehicle from Armored Car Courier Robbery At Wells Fargo ATM in North…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2021

According to the report, while the ATM was being serviced, a robber drove up in a blue Honda Civic near the ATM, exited his vehicle, and approached the courier. After an exchange of words, the robber grabbed a cartridge containing…

Crime

Lauderdale Woman Set On Fire By Boyfriend Dies; Charge Upgraded To First Degree Murder; Suspect on…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2021

Noe Jimenez-Cortes, 40, of North Lauderdale, will now face a charge of first degree murder upgraded from attempted murder. According to county records Jimenez-Cortes also faces arson and a charge related to immigration. He is listed as…

Crime

Miami Shooting Leaves Four Injured; Subjects Remain at Large

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2021

According to detectives, on Monday, January 11, 2021 at approximately 6:23 p.m., patrol officers responded to the scene of a ShotSpotter alert and discovered four victims shot, one of them a minor. The subjects remain at large. MIAMI,…

Crime

DETECTIVES: Three Females Wanted For Fraud And Identity Theft In Palm Beach County And Port St.…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2021

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="550" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FEMALES.png" alt="According to authorities, the incident…

Crime

Pedestrian Died After Being Struck By Vehicle In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2021

According to Broward Sheriff’s traffic homicide detectives, at approximately 8:45 p.m. Friday, January 8, Herman Mantock, 43, of Wilton Manors was driving a silver 2002 Honda Civic southbound in the right thru lane of the 3800 block of…

Crime

REWARD: Detectives Searching for White Four-Door Sedan Involved In Deadly Christmas Weekend Shooting…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 7, 2021

Detectives are searching for a white four-door sedan that was involved in the deadly shooting. The homicide investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide…

DC Shooting Witness: “They Shot Her In The Neck; It Was All A Joke Until We Got Inside, Then Guns…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tens of thousands of Trump supporters are in Washington for rallies asserting the presidential election was stolen as Congress votes to certify that President-elect Joe Biden won the election. As protesters pushed…

Politics

Photo Surfaces of Dominion Voting Machines With “MADE IN CHINA” On Boxes; 2020 Sworn Testimony Also…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2021

Patrick Byrne, founder of online discount retailer Overstock, Tweeted a photo of boxed up Dominion Voting machines with the words “MADE IN CHINA” in a warehouse which is believed to be in Sacramento, CA. The validity of the photo has not…

Crime

Suspect Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Target In Boynton Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2021

According to authorities, the unknown suspect entered Target, helped himself to numerous items and paid for them with the victim’s stolen credit cards. This incident occurred on November 30, 2020. Target is located in the 600 block of N.…

Crime

Detectives: Suspect Wanted For Fraudulently Using Victims Social Security Number To Gain Employment

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2021

The unknown suspect is wanted for questioning related to using a victims Social Security Number to gain employment. Anyone who can identify this male is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Palm Beach…

Crime

Pedestrian Killed On New Year’s Day In Pompano Beach Crash

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2021

POMPANO BEACH, FL - A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car in Pompano Beach on New Year’s Day. Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide investigators determined that at approximately 6:15 p.m. on Friday, January 1, a…

Crime

UPDATE: Broward Inmate (CAPTURED) – Escaped After Transferred To Health Center; Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2021

Tuesday evening, inmate, Azmi Mahmoud, 46, walked away undetected from the Henderson Behavioral Health facility while being held without bond for violation of probation on charges including battery on a person 65 years old or older, grand…

Crime

Multi-Vehicle Collision Kills Woman In Pembroke Park; Mercedes-Benz SUV Went Airborne, Tumbled Over…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 5, 2021

According to investigators, at approximately 2:35 a.m. January 3, a driver of a Mercedes-Benz, lost control of her vehicle, exited the roadway and went airborne after sliding over a dip in the parking lot and tumbled over seven vehicles…

Crime

Suspected Burglar Shot Dead By Resident In North Lauderdale; State Attorney’s Office To Determine If…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 5, 2021

According to authorities, just before 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, Millard Thompson, 38, of Deerfield Beach, broke into the home and a resident inside the home, Derrick Morgan, 21, armed with a gun shot Thompson. NORTH…

Politics

Vice President Mike Pence: “I Promise You, Come This Wednesday, We Will Have Our Day In Congress”…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 4, 2021

GEORGIA - While making two stops and campaigning in Georgia, Vice President Mike Pence shared his concern with many American’s regarding the validity of the last Presidential election held on November 3, 2020, and for what seemed like,…

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Arrest Margate Man For First Degree Murder In Stabbing Death On New…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 4, 2021

According to investigators, Phillip M. Stevenson, 50, is a suspect in the Friday, January 1 homicide. Broward Sheriff’s Office’s K9 and VIPER units arrested Stevenson who was taken to the Broward County Main Jail and charged with first…

Crime

Shooting at Little River Park in Miami Injures Eight

Joe Mcdermott Jan 4, 2021

According to investigators, preliminary information revealed that on Sunday, January 3, at approximately 7:07 p.m., two unknown males walked toward the basketball court, began firing indiscriminately and fled on foot. MIAMI, FL - The…

Crime

Homicide Bureau Investigating Shooting Involving Multiple Officers From The City Of Homestead Police…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 3, 2021

According to investigators, on Sunday, January 3, at approximately 2:30 a.m., uniform officers from the City of Homestead Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at a residence. When officers arrived, the subject fled the…

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