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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 Oct 16, 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 the area of Lake Worth, FL, Palm Beach County. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with…

Crime

Two Suspects Charged With Fatal Shooting of Pastor Gregory Boyd in Miami; Struck by Gunfire and…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 2020

Latravia Charm Bell, 20 of Miami, FL (left) was charged with Murder 1st Degree; Murder 1st Degree w/Deadly Weapon; Firearm/Weap/Ammo/Posn/Conv. Felon/Deliq/Gang. Nathaniel Bernard Roberson, 31, also of Miami, FL (right) was charged with,…

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Miami Detectives Investigating Traffic Incident That Killed One Pedestrian, Another Transported To…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 15, 2020

According to investigators, at approximately 6:40 am this morning, BMW struck two female joggers that were attempting to cross the street at NE 107 Terrace. One of the pedestrians was pronounced deceased on the scene and the other was…

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Two Men Arrested For Grand Theft and Burglary For Stealing From Valero Gas Station In Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Oct 15, 2020

According to authorities, the two men are believed to have committed multiple crimes in Palm Beach County to include an incident where they broke into three gas pumps and removed the credit card readers at a Valero Gas Station. WEST…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrests Deputy On Welfare Fraud Warrant

Joe Mcdermott Oct 15, 2020

As a result of her actions and her failure to report her employment, Samuels is accused of defrauding the Food Assistance Program of $5,947 in benefits to which she was not legally entitled. Additionally, Samuels received or caused…

Crime

Suspects Wanted For Stealing $1,500 Worth of Electronics From Super Target In Royal Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 15, 2020

According to the report, Palm Beach County Detectives are asking the community for help identifying a pair of suspects they say are wanted for stealing electronics from a local Super Target in Royal Palm Beach. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL -…

Crime

Palm Beach County Detectives Looking for Stolen Bird; 21 Year Old African Senegal Parrot Named…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 15, 2020

According to the report, local detectives are asking the community for help identifying a thief who stole an exotic bird from its cage in the early morning hours of Monday October 12, 2020 at approximately 3:00 am in Greenacres. UPDATE…

Crime

One Dead, One Injured In Pompano Beach Shootings; Detectives Believe Two Cases Are Related, Tips…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 14, 2020

Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives believe these two shootings are related and are investigating what led up to the incidents. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000 from Crime Stoppers. …

Crime

Detectives Investigating Double Shooting Homicide at Forest Hill Blvd Near Tucker Road In Palm…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 14, 2020

According to authorities, two people were found suffering from gunshot wounds at the scene of a vehicle crash at Forest Hill Boulevard, near Tucker Road. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently on scene investigating what…

Crime

Detectives Witness Fatal Shooting In Northside District; White Box Truck Observed Leaving Area;…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 13, 2020

Miami detectives conducting an unrelated shooting heard gunshots and observed a male running westbound on NW 44 Street from NW 27 Avenue. The detectives heard several additional shots and the male collapsed on the sidewalk. Miami-Dade Fire…

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Pedestrian Dead In Deerfield Beach Crash; Driver Who Initially Left Scene Returned And Cooperating…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 13, 2020

A preliminary investigation showed that Yvon Isnor, 67, of Pompano Beach struck a 50 year old Deerfield Beach man and did not immediately stop to render aid, however, approximately ten minutes later, he returned to the scene and was…

Crime

COPS: Deerfield Beach Man Killed In Crash Was Speeding

Joe Mcdermott Oct 13, 2020

According to the report, Ricardo Freitas Da Silva, 35, of Deerfield Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives’ preliminary investigation indicates excessive speed was a contributing factor to the crash. OAKLAND PARK, FL -…

Crime

Broward Detectives Seek ID of Daytime Burglar Driving Red Dodge Nitro Wearing Face Mask with…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 13, 2020

OAKLAND PARK, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives in the Oakland Park district are trying to identify and arrest a brazen, daytime burglar who stole electronics, alcohol, clothing and a vehicle key from an Oakland Park home.…

Crime

Credit Card Skimming Device Found On Gas Pump At Sunoco Gas Station on 45th Street, West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 13, 2020

According to the Palm Beach Sheriff's Office, On October 13, 2020, prior to 12:30 pm, a credit card skimming device was found on a gas pump at the Sunoco gas station located at 1149 45th Street, West Palm Beach. Anyone that purchased…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 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…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Seeking Assistance Locating Missing Teen In West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 2020

Jordan Martin, 17, is described as being 5'10” and approximately 120 lbs. He has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a gray and white hat. UPDATE OCTOBER 12, 2020,…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting Over the Weekend

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 2020

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently investigating. Motive and suspect information is unknown. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. LAKE WORTH, FL - On Saturday, October 10…

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Detectives Investigating Shooting In West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 2020

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriffs Office Looking Two Missing And Possibly Endangered Girls, 12, Delilah Estrella…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 2020

Both girls take daily medication for mental disorders. Detectives consider them to be a missing and possibly endangered. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Delilah Estrella and Johannie Almodovar is…

Crime

Detectives Seek Shooter In Lauderdale Lakes Homicide

Joe Mcdermott Oct 10, 2020

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are searching for the unidentified suspects who fatally shot Trabis Ward, 31, in Lauderdale Lakes early Saturday morning. According to authorities, at around 12:30…

Crime

FBI Seeking To ID Female Bank Robber in Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 9, 2020

The robber—a woman—entered the bank, displayed a firearm, and demanded money from a bank employee. There were no injuries. The amount of money taken will not be released at this time. (www.hanakaimaui.com) DANIA BEACH, F – The…

Crime

Special Victims Bureau Searching for Missing Person, Jose Angel Rubero Maldonado, 59, Last Seen In…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 7, 2020

Jose Angel Rubero Maldonado, 59, is described a approximately 5'5" tall and about 140 pounds with brown eyes and balding hair. Anyone with information about this missing person should contact Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477). …

Crime

Detectives Investigating Double Shooting in the Lake Worth Village Mobile Home Park; Victims at JFK…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 7, 2020

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently investigating this double shooting in the vicinity of Marks Way, Lake Worth Village Mobile Home Park, in unincorporated Lake Worth. Deputies were dispatched to JFK Hospital…

Crime

COPS: Lake Park Area Car Creeper Busted For Committing Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

Joe Mcdermott Oct 7, 2020

David Tribble, 19, of Lake Park was charged with aggravated battery, obstructing justice, larceny, two counts of burglary to an unoccupied conveyance while unarmed, three counts of burglary to a dwelling or structure while armed, two…

Crime

Florida Rapper from ‘Pretty Ricky’ Among Slew of Arrests In COVID Relief Scheme; Ferrari…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 7, 2020

Diamond Blue Smith, 36, of Miramar, Florida in a 2015 Broward's Sheriff's Office arrest mugshot from MugShots.com. In the background the group, Pretty Ricky at the 2005 Music Awards in Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA: Paul Smith /…

Crime

Four People, Including Two Attorneys, Charged In “Operation Claim Game” Organized Scheme to…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2020

Rashida Overby, 46, of Lauderhill and Ria Sankar-Balram, 40, of North Lauderdale, Illya Tinker, 51, and 46 year old Patricia Tinker's bank accounts were involved in a sophisticated fraud scheme by stealing foreclosure surplus checks from…

Crime

SOMEBODY’S GOING BACK TO JAIL: Hernando Detectives Say They’re Seeking Shooting Suspect,…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2020

According to authorities, there is an active warrant for the arrest of Audretti Kevon Jones, 35, for aggravated assault with a firearm, throwing a deadly missile at, within or into an occupied vehicle and possession of a weapon by a felon.…

Economy

IMF: Downturn of World Economy “Less Dire” Than Expected, But There Is Still Work To Be Done To Help…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The IMF says the world’s economy was “less dire” than it expected, but that there is still work to be done to help growth return in “the long ascent” back from crisis, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said…

Crime

Armed Carjacking Suspect Shot, Killed In Road Rage Incident

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2020

According to authorities, Monday, Oct. 5, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at a Speedway gas station in Tamarac where they found one adult male deceased. A preliminary investigation revealed a road rage incident and a verbal…

Crime

GET COMFY: Flagler County Grand Jury Indicts Man for Murder in Overdose Death; Handed Indictment…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 6, 2020

Jevante Taquana Hamilton, 25, is the second arrest and prosecution of a drug dealer for selling a lethal dose of illegal drugs in Flagler County. Detectives say Hamilton sold a fatal dose of Fentanyl to a 25-year-old man who died from an…

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