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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

FEDS: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach; Faces 20 Years…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 2, 2022

Mason Joel Courson, 27, of Tamarac, Florida, shown in a mug shot from an unrelated 2015 arrest at a local Delray Beach bar, pleaded guilty to the federal charges in the District of Columbia. Photo: Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD).…

Crime

West Palm Beach Man Charged With First Degree Murder After Victim Found Dead on Sidewalk

Joe Mcdermott Nov 30, 2022

According to authorities, 43 year-old Juan Viera, of West Palm Beach, was arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on charges of first degree murder and resisiting an officer without violence. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On Friday,…

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Investigating Cause Of Tamarac Crash That Killed Juvenile

Joe Mcdermott Nov 30, 2022

Three occupants of a Toyota Corolla were transported to Broward Health Medical Center after a crash. The juvenile male in the Corolla was pronounced deceased a short time later at the hospital. TAMARAC, FL - A child is dead following a…

Crime

Broward Detectives Looking For Subject In Highway Shooting; BMW i8 May Have Damage To Side View…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 29, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives have released a composite sketch of a subject who is alleged to have fired several rounds at two vehicles on the highway Sunday night. Since the shooting,…

Crime

Miami-Dade Homicide Bureau Investigating Fatal Shooting At North Bay Village Residence

Joe Mcdermott Nov 28, 2022

When officers arrived at the East Drive residence, they encountered an armed 30-40 year old subject outside of the apartment who was immediately detained. File photo. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide…

Politics

Reporter: Restored Tweets From Trump’s Twitter Account “Destroying” Democrats January 6th…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 23, 2022

Two tweets in particular that Philipp highlighted both featured Trump imploring rioters at the Capitol Building to refrain from violence and to show respect to law enforcement. File photo: Evan El-Amin, Shutter Stock, licensed. NEW…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On SW 2nd…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2022

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 Delray Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

DeLand Couple Scammed Out of $25k in “Grandparents Scam” From Caller Needing Bail Money

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2022

This type of impostor scam is known as “Grandparents Scam” in which impostors pose as law enforcement officers who call grandparents claiming their grandchild is in jail. File photo: Edaccor, Shutter Stock, licensed. DELAND, FL -…

Crime

Surveillance Video Captures Lauderdale Lakes Carjacking of 82-Year-Old Man In RaceTrac Parking Lot

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2022

Lauderdale Lakes Carjacking on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL – Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit are investigating a carjacking that took…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 21, 2022

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Detectives Seeking to ID Two North Lauderdale Area Purse Snatchers; Crime…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 21, 2022

Surveillance video cameras in the store capture the male subject watching the victim and a short time later show the female subject walking with the victim’s purse. Less than one minute later, the female subject is seen looking through the…

Crime

Pembroke Pines Man Arrested For Arson At Deerfield Beach Grocery Store; Could Have Caused Massive…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 18, 2022

According to authorities, Alexis Camacho, 37, of Pembroke Pines, was transported to the Broward Main County Jail after he was charged with one count of arson in the second degree. Broward Sheriff’s Office. A man who police say…

Crime

$15,000 Reward For Information On Racist And Antisemitic Messages In Weston

Joe Mcdermott Nov 17, 2022

WESTON, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to identify the subject or subjects responsible for spray-painting antisemitic and racist messages in the City of Weston. The reward for information leading to an…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Two Suspects for Armed Home Invasion in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott Nov 17, 2022

According to authorities, suspect one is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, athletic build, and a tattoo on his right forearm. Suspect two is described as a light skin black male, 5’09”, thin build, and a tattoo on his lower right leg.…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Watergate…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 17, 2022

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 Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 15, 2022

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…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 15, 2022

Crime

West Palm Beach Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing at Speedway Gas Station on Okeechobee Blvd

Joe Mcdermott Nov 9, 2022

The investigation led detectives to the identity of the suspect, 36 year-old Yunior "Cuba" Gil Verdecia, of West Palm Beach, who was located, interviewed, and charged with premeditated first degree murder with a deadly weapon. WEST…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 8, 2022

Business

Why Call a Motorcycle Injury Attorney ‘Immediately’ After an Accident?

Joe Mcdermott Nov 8, 2022

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Safety Administration, motorcyclists are 28 times more likely than people in passenger vehicles to die in a traffic crash, and 4 times more likely to be injured.…

Crime

Broward Detectives Seeking Two Suspects In Dania Beach Hotel Robbery

Joe Mcdermott Nov 3, 2022

Surveillance video from the hotel shows the female robber entering the lobby, walking toward an exit door, and letting the male robber inside. The subjects appeared to have a conversation before entering the stairwell adjacent to the exit…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on SE 3rd…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2022

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 Belle Glade, FL 33430. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 31, 2022

Crime

Prior Convicted Felon Wanted In Miami Double Homicide Arrested In St. Lucie County; Awaiting…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 24, 2022

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="900" height="580" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Kerron-Rashad.jpg" alt="arrested and booked in St. Lucie…

Business

Palm Beach Gardens Foot Doctor Charged With Sexual Battery; Detectives Believe There May Be More…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 24, 2022

According to authorities, Dr. Saul Lipson. was arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on a single charge of Sexual Battery on a person over 18 violating F.S.S 794.011 (5)(b). PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - On March 29, 2022,…

Crime

Suspect Wanted For Attempted Murder In Pompano Beach Arrested In Georgia; To Be Extradited To…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2022

According to Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives, Otis Washington, 27, was taken into custody Wednesday evening in Clayton County. He is expected to be extradited to Broward County to face one charge of attempted murder in…

Crime

Miami-Dade Homicide Bureau Investigating Shooting That Killed United States Customs And Border…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 19, 2022

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="600" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BorderPatrol_1524772253.jpg" alt="Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded and airlifted…

Crime

Illegal Alien Using False Identity Kills Deltona Woman In Murder-Suicide; 10 Year-Old Son, Also…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 18, 2022

During the investigation, the 10-year-old son of Byanca Cruz Tovar, 26, advised detectives that he witnessed Oscar Mercado Salazar, 31, his stepfather, stab his mother following an argument. The boy indicated Mercado tried to stab him,…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 18, 2022

Politics

Fallout Continues Following Los Angeles City Council Members’ Racist, Homophobic Leak, “F**k That…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 18, 2022

Nury Martinez first criticized LA District Attorney George Gascon, saying, “F**k that guy, he’s with the blacks.” She then called fellow City Council member Mike Bonin – who is white, gay man – a “little bitch,” and describes Bonin’s 8…

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