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

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2020

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…

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Broward Detectives Seeking Additional Victims of Man Out on Bail Who Said To Use Social Media App…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2020

Keivon McBride, 22, of Fort Lauderdale, is currently out on bail. McBride has been known to meet young girls between the ages of 12 and 14 through Snapchat. He has recently been charged with seventeen charges related to of lewd and…

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Detectives Investigating Shooting in Nautica Isles Neighborhood in Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Nov 1, 2020

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division responded to the Northern Lights Drive address which is inside the gated Nautica Isles neighborhood in Greenacres and are investigating this shooting. GREENACRES, FL - On Saturday, October 31,…

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Detectives: Lauderdale Man Charged With 20 Counts Related To Child Pornography; Currently Held at…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 30, 2020

Thomas David Lee Jr., 28, of Fort Lauderdale, was charged with 20 crimes related to child pornography Thursday, Oct. 29, in North Lauderdale. Lee is currently being held at the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail on a combined $300,000…

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 30, 2020

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 29, 2020

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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Driver Arrested In Crash That Killed Off-Duty Miami-Dade Police Captain; Charges Indicate Speeding…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 29, 2020

Daniel Chamblin, 32, was charged with vehicular homicide, reckless driving causing serious bodily injury, four counts of reckless driving damage person or property, unlawful speeding, and a speed limit law infraction of 'third violation'…

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Man Armed With Knife Shot and Killed by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Deputies; Florida…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 28, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, a white male suspect, identified as Ryan Fallo, 20, of Lake Worth, exited a vehicle armed with a knife and refused to comply with Palm Beach County Sheriffs deputies commands to drop it.…

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VIDEO: Tamarac Victim Forced Inside Residence At Gunpoint In Home Invasion Robbery; Three Suspects…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 28, 2020

Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are looking for three subjects involved in a home invasion robbery that occurred in Tamarac Monday morning. According to detectives, at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, October 26, a victim…

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Detectives Looking for Multiple Suspects Wanted for Using Stolen Credit Card At Several Walmart…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 27, 2020

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the “See Something” feature. The app can also be…

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Suspect Wanted for Car Creeping In Parkside Green Community, Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Oct 27, 2020

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Sheriff’s Execute Search Warrant On Drug Ring Operating Out of Fort Lauderdale Apartment; Seize…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 27, 2020

Detectives executed a search warrant on the apartment and discovered cannabis, crack cocaine, fentanyl and MDMA (ecstasy) inside. Detectives also found more than $5,000 in cash. Three men were charged with armed trafficking cocaine,…

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Miami-Dade Detectives Seeking Tips In Opa-Locka Fatal Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Oct 26, 2020

Gregory Smith, Jr., 20 years old, was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Center, where he subsequently died from his injuries. Mr. Smith’s family is making a plea to the community for information to help solve his…

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Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance In Teens Homicide in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Oct 26, 2020

Ivan Torres, 15 years old, was murdered in a shooting at Affron Park, located at 4777 Serafica Drive, Lake Worth, Florida. When deputies responded to a shooting they located Torres suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the torso. He…

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Broward Sheriff’s Office’s Stepping Up Patrols For Halloween Weekend DUI Enforcement

Joe Mcdermott Oct 26, 2020

The primary purpose of this operation is to detect, cite and arrest drivers, who pose an immediate danger to the safety of the general public, when criminal violations are found. File photo credit Shutterstock licensed. FORT…

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Miami Shooting Leaves Three Juveniles Injured

Joe Mcdermott Oct 26, 2020

MIAMI-DADE, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, South District, is investigating a shooting that left three juveniles injured. According to investigators, on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at approx. 2:56 pm, uniformed officers responded…

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 23, 2020

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Broward Detectives Looking for Man Who Set Fire to Several Garbage Trucks at Waste Pro Facility in…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 23, 2020

POMPANO BEACH, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes detectives are looking for a man who set fire to several garbage trucks. According to authorities as well as surveillance video released, at approximately 2:12 a.m.…

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REWARD: Surveillance Video Captures Attempted Burglary Suspect After Tearing Screen Off Backyard…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 23, 2020

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="589" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/suspect-1.jpg" alt="Anyone who can identify the subject or has information is asked…

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Mask Wearing Robber Demands Cash from Pompano Beach Business At Gunpoint But Leaves Empty Handed;…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 22, 2020

POMPANO BEACH, FL - A man attempted to rob a local Pompano Beach business at gunpoint, and Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives released surveillance video of the incident in hopes of garnering the public’s help in identifying…

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Palm Beach Detectives Seeking Suspect Wanted For Stealing Electronics From Super Target Stores…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2020

According to the report, the suspect entered Super Target stores from Miami to Palm Beach County stealing over $18,000 in electronics. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is asking the community for…

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Officer Shot During Narcotics Investigation Turned Hostage Situation At Apartment Complex In City of…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2020

During the investigation, detectives approached the apartment and were confronted with gunfire. As they returned fire, a MDPD detective was struck in the ear. The shooter remained inside the apartment and the Special Response Team, along…

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Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting In Oakland Park; Vehicle Approached Victim’s Car and Opened…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 20, 2020

Broward Crime Scene investigators ay the victim was driving eastbound on Northwest 44th Street when another vehicle approached opened fire. The suspect vehicle continued to pursue the victim's car and fire bullets. At this point, the…

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Detectives Seeking Female Suspect Who Drugged Male Victim In Dania Beach Hotel After Flirtatious…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 20, 2020

DANIA BEACH, FL - Local authorities say a flirtatious bar encounter at a local casino ends with a Georgia man being drugged and his money stolen by an unknown female inside a Dania Beach hotel room. According to the victim, after a…

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Palm Beach Detectives Seeking 13 Years Old Girl Missing Since Saturday; Last Seen in Lake Worth…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 20, 2020

Deanna is thirteen years old and was last seen on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Lake Worth and has not been seen or heard from since. Deanna was last seen wearing a black dress with white stripes. (https://locals.md/) LAKE WORTH, FL…

Business

Controversy Growing Over Florida Company That Warned Employees About Biden Win; “Could Be Forced To…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 20, 2020

Daniels Manufacturing Corporation is based in Orlando Florida. DMC set the standard for application tooling for high reliability wiring systems, and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of tooling for the aircraft, aerospace and…

Crime

Attempted Burglary Trio Strikes Two Homes Minutes Apart In Tamarac and North Lauderdale; Crime…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 20, 2020

One of the subjects knocked several times on the front door and then left the area in what detectives believe was a newer model white Chevy Colorado truck. About 10 minutes later, the resident heard the sound of her locked back patio door…

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Pedestrian Killed In West Park Crash; Driver Remained on Scene, Cooperating with Investigators

Joe Mcdermott Oct 19, 2020

According to investigators, Friday, Oct. 16, Jose Lopez-Gomez was traveling eastbound along Pembroke Road approaching the intersection of State Road 7 in West Park where a pedestrian was struck and killed. File photo: Editorial credit: YES…

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Pompano Beach Hit-and-Run Crash Kills Two Men; Driver On Immigration Hold at Broward County Main…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 19, 2020

According to Broward County records, Evil Danilo Morataya Perez, was charged with two counts of Fail To Stop Remain Accident Involving Death and two counts of Drive While License Suspended Causing Death or Serious Injury. County records…

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Detectives Make Arrest In Early Morning Shooting In Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 17, 2020

Max Olrichrace Sume, 42, of Boynton Beach, was identified, interviewed and arrested. According to Palm Beach County records, Sume was charged with Homicide, Negligent Manslaughter and was offered no bond. He is being held at the Palm Beach…

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