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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

Miami Police Seeking Hit and Run Driver; Kia With Likely Front Damage, Involved Person, Luisa…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 23, 2020

The driver failed to stop and render aid, instead fled the scene northbound on Collins Avenue and then westbound on 163 Street. Investigators have identified Luisa Fernanda Ahearn, 24, as one of the subjects involved, and are seeking the…

Local

American Principles Project, Washington, D.C. Nonprofit, Says Big Tech May Be Violating Campaign…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2020

Laura Loomer won her congressional primary, one of six people who sought to represent Florida’s 21st congressional district. Loomer beat Christian Acosta, Elizabeth Felton, Aaron Scanlan, Reba Sherrill and Michael Vilardi in Tuesday’s…

Politics

New Trump Campaign Ad Blasts Biden for “47 Years of Failure”

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The latest Donald Trump campaign ad blasts career politician Joe Biden’s 47 years in Washington as failures saying, “we’ve had more than enough” and is running on YouTube and other social platforms including Twitter.…

Crime

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Probing Police Involved Shooting In Miami-Dade County After…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2020

Arriving officers immediately attempted to de-escalate the situation by repeatedly giving the subject commands to drop the machete. The subject refused to comply, and charged towards one of the officers. The officer discharged his firearm…

Politics

Rasmussen: President Trump’s Approval Rating Surges To 51% In Latest Figures Of Daily Presidential…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2020

Donald Trump when he spoke at a Edison New Jersey Hindu Indian-American rally for "Humanity United Against Terror" October 15, 2016, Edison, New Jersey. Editorial credit: Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C. – New…

Crime

WANTED: Pompano Beach Man, Marquel Mathis, 26, Wanted for Attempted First-Degree Murder of Law…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2020

Marquel Mathis, 26 is wanted for attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer with a firearm. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact BSO Homicide Det. Zack Scott at 954-321-4214. …

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Release Surveillance Video of Suspected Killer Hoping To Pry Loose Vital…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 21, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives need the public’s help to identify an armed suspect suspected of shooting and killing a man on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators are hoping the release of…

Crime

Detectives In Route To Investigate Shooting On Lake Arjaro Drive in West Palm Beach; Female…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 20, 2020

Upon arrival deputies located a female suffering from gunshot wounds. The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Her condition is unknown at this time. UPDATE 8/20/2020 8:37 PM: The victim is in stable condition. …

Crime

Broward Sheriff’sHomicide Sergeant Spots Suspect Who Fled Shooting That Killed Homeless Man in…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 20, 2020

Ruddy Germain, 35, of Pompano Beach faces one count of second degree murder. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide sergeant spotted a suspect who fled after he shot and killed a homeless man in Pompano Beach last week.…

Crime

COPS: Two Suspects Wanted for Using Multiple Stolen Credit Cards at local Stores In Greenacres, West…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 20, 2020

According to Palm Beach County authorities, the suspects pictured used stolen credit cards at both Walgreens and Walmart located in Greenacres and Walmart located on Belvedere Road and Military Trail. GREENACRES, FL – The Palm…

Crime

UPDATE: 42-year-old Tonia Mcdonald Found Deceased In Chevy Suburban On Military Trail In Deerfield…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 19, 2020

UPDATE 8/21/2020 5:49 PM: Detectives have located 42-year-old Tonia McDonald. She was found deceased in a 2002 gray Chevy Suburban at 1313 S. Military Trail in Deerfield Beach. Crime scene and homicide units are investigating the…

Crime

Dangerous Suspect, Dwayne Elius Simon Jr, 25, of West Palm Beach Charged With Armed Robbery and…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 19, 2020

Police say that Dwayne Elius Simon Jr, 25, of West Palm Beach, is the man captured in surveillance photos from a robbery that took place in Lake Park on August 12, 2020 at 11:20 pm. He is being held in jail on a $300,000.00 bond. …

Opinions

New York BLM Leader Refuses to Answer Simple Question on Whether He Supports Looting and Stealing…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 19, 2020

During an interview on Fox News with Martha MacCallum Tuesday night, far-left Black Lives Matter leader, Hawk Newsome, 43, compared the US government to 'terrorists', as he defended protesters and looters during the George Floyd protests…

Local

Laura Loomer Wins Florida Congressional Primary for 21st District

Joe Mcdermott Aug 18, 2020

Laura Loomer speaking at her victory ceremony August 18, 2020. Loomer has won her congressional primary, one of six people who sought to represent Florida's 21st congressional district. Loomer beat Christian Acosta, Elizabeth Felton, Aaron…

Crime

Deputies Investigating Apparant Suicide at Gatehouse Drive and Yamato Road in Boca Raton; Elderly…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 17, 2020

Deputies and Fire Rescue found an elderly male who was pronounced dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot while seated in the driver's seat. No evidence suggests that the decedent's death was anything other than a suicide. Photo…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Double Shooting In West Palm Beach; Three Suspects In Custody

Joe Mcdermott Aug 17, 2020

Upon arrival in a parking lot at Okeechobee Blvd and Military Trail, deputies located two males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both males were transported to a local hospital where they are listed in stable condition. File photo. …

Crime

Detectives Investigating Double Shooting in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Aug 16, 2020

Sometime after 7:00 pm. deputies responded to a shooting in the 7900 block of La Rose Court, Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. UPDATE 8/18/2020 4:03 PM: According to the Palm Beach…

Crime

Police Seeking Whereabouts of Woman, 76, Missing Since Tuesday, August 11, from Delray Beach, Kings…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 16, 2020

Marthe is described as being 5'9" and approximately 160 lbs., has black hair, brown eyes and wear glasses. Her clothing description is unknown. Anyone who comes into contact with Marthe Saint Louis is urged to contact Palm Beach County…

Crime

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Investigates Deputy Involved Shooting In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Aug 15, 2020

DANIA BEACH, FL – When Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to take an armed subject into custody, the encounter resulted in a deputy-involved shooting. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the…

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott Aug 15, 2020

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate the shooting homicide. The motive and suspect information is unknown at this time. Detectives are in the preliminary stages of this investigation. File photo.…

Crime

Broward Detectives Investigating Homeless Man Shot in Pompano Beach Between the Burger King and 7-11…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 13, 2020

According to authorities, Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are trying to find the person who killed a homeless man in Pompano Beach on Tuesday night from shooting a between the Burger King and 7-11 on North Federal Highway in…

Crime

Execution: Five-year-old Boy Out Riding His Bicycle Was Shot And Killed In Cold Blood, Point Blank…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 13, 2020

Police say that although EMS workers performed lifesaving efforts on the boy, Cannon Hinnant, later died at a Wilson Medical Center. A GoFundMe pagewas created by Cannon’s family. The suspect, 25-year-old Darius N. Sessoms of Wilson was…

Crime

COPS: “Dangerous” Suspect Wanted For Armed Robbery and Shooting At Local Gas Station In Lake Park

Joe Mcdermott Aug 13, 2020

According to authorities, detectives are seeking a dangerous suspect who entered the Mobil gas station located in he 900 block of 10th Street, Lake Park and held the clerk at gunpoint while demanding he open the company safe. LAKE PARK,…

Crime

Loxahatchee Man, 63, Charged with 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm

Joe Mcdermott Aug 12, 2020

Humberto Delcampo, 63, of Loxahatchee, was arrested, brought to the Palm Beach County Jail and is currently going through the booking process. He is expected to be attending first appearance, Thursday, morning. LOXAHATCHEE,FL - Just…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Seeks Assistance In Locating Missing 10 Year Old

Joe Mcdermott Aug 12, 2020

Shad Rahman Olivier Palmeus, 10, was last seen at 1204 Seaview Drive in North Lauderdale. Palmeus is described as being approximately 4’1″ in height with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with…

Crime

Detectives Searching For Suspects Wanted For Car Creeping in Lake Worth Beach; May Be Driving or…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 12, 2020

According to authorities, two unknown males seen in the photos released are wanted for committing what they say have been multiple vehicle burglaries in the City of Lake Worth Beach, specifically North A Street and Crestwood Boulevard.…

Crime

Broward Detectives Searching for Tattooed Burglar Who Stole Two Loaded Handguns from Vehicle Inside…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 12, 2020

Surveillance video from the apartment complex captured the thief walking through the parking lot and trying to open car doors. Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Oakland Park district say the burglar stole the guns from one car…

Economy

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris As Vice President Nominee; Makes History As First Black Woman to Serve…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 11, 2020

Senator Kamala Harris waves to crowd after announcing her failed candidacy for president. Oakland, CA, Jan.27, 2019. Harris will make history as the first Black woman to serve as a major political party’s VP pick. (https://vigora.clinic/)…

Crime

Homicide Detectives Investigating Shooting That Left Man Dead In Pompano Beach Following Early…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 11, 2020

According to authorities, at around 2:42 a.m. Saturday, August 8, Broward Regional Communications received a burglary in progress call at 1715 N.W. 14th Circle in Pompano Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched, and while…

Crime

COPS: West Palm Beach Man Busted for Sex Trafficking of Minors and Lew, Lascivious Battery,…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 11, 2020

According to authorities, Cheridon Edgar, 23, of West Palm Beach, was engaging in sexual activity with minor females in exchange for cash and items of monetary value. Edgar was arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County…

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