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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

Detectives Searching for Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott Aug 11, 2020

According to the report, the unknown male seen in the photos released followed a victim from Bobby’s Market in Belle Glade to the 700 block of SW Avenue C, Belle Glade, where he battered and robbed the victim. BELLE…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Aug 11, 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 33476. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Body Worn Camera Footage Captures Miami-Dade Police Officers Saving Four Year Old Boy from Drowning

Joe Mcdermott Aug 10, 2020

MIAMI, FL - Miami-Dade Police Department officers saved a 4 year-old from drowning after jumping in to save his mother. According to authorities and body-cam footage, on Friday, July 10, 2020, at approximately 3:34 a.m., Officers…

Crime

Bicyclist Dies Following Vehicle Collision In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Aug 10, 2020

The left side of William Routhier, of New Smyrna Beach, was struck by the passenger side front bumper of Gonzalez’s vehicle. The impact of the collision ejected Routhier from the Cannondale bike causing him to land just west of the crash…

Finance

After Two Weeks of Talks, Trump Takes Executive Action on Coronavirus Aid As Democrats Stall To Help…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 9, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Trump on Saturday signed four executive actions to provide relief from economic damage sustained during the coronavirus pandemic after talks between the White House and Democratic leadership …

Politics

Giuliani Says “Stop The Nonsense,” Black Lives Matters Are “Killers” and Should Be Labeled “Domestic…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 7, 2020

Giuliani while on Fox and Friends said “Stop the nonsense, Stop the nonsense. These are killers, these are people who hate white people, they’re people who hate white men in particular, and they want to do away with a mother father family,…

Crime

FEDS: Two Palm Beach Men Charged With Multiple Armed Robberies

Joe Mcdermott Aug 7, 2020

Michael Anthony Roundtree Jr., 37, and Daren Bernard Razz III, 40 both of Palm Beach Couunty, Florida, have been arrested and charged with robbery affecting interstate or foreign commerce. According to state records, both men have prior…

Crime

Broward Detectives Seeking Jet Ski Shooter From Canal Confrontation In Dania Beach; Suspect…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 7, 2020

DANIA BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives seek identity of a male subject on a jet ski who shot a man on land. According to authorities, around 3:22 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, Broward County Regional Communications received…

Crime

Detectives: “Extremely Dangerous” Fugitive Who Shot At Three Unmarked Police Cars During Gang…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 7, 2020

Miami-Dade Police charged 22-year-old Fenqwavious Yahtill Lopez with four counts of attempted first degree murder of a law enforcement officer along with three other counts in the case. He is being held with no bond. MIAMI, FL –…

Politics

Trump Says Durham Evidence Is “Breathtaking” – What They Found; “Beyond What Anyone Ever…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 6, 2020

Trump called into the Dobbs’ show and made comments about the investigation by U.S. Attorney John Durham (right) requested by United States Attorney General William Barr (left), saying it has uncovered “breathtaking” evidence…

Opinions

Stuttering Joe Displays Latest Brain Freeze During CBS Interview; Delivers More Typical Moments of…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 6, 2020

Yesterday with Errol Barnett of CBS News, Joe Biden delivered more typical moments of cognitive decline during a question on whether or not he has been tested for that exact issue, as well as China’s behavior based on the World Health…

Crime

Detectives: “Person of Interest” Sought by Investigators of Armed Robbery At Adult Gaming Center In…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 6, 2020

Volusia sheriff’s detectives are are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a case where a Deltona gaming center was robbed last week. According to the report, Volusia deputies are wanting to make clear that he…

Crime

Armed Carjacker Arrested Minutes Before Boarding Flight at Miami International Airport

Joe Mcdermott Aug 6, 2020

The 17-year-old juvenile female was arrested just minutes before she was about to board a flight at Miami International Airport. Detectives say she was attempting to fly out of town under someone else’s name. MIAMI, FL – Tips from…

Crime

Suspect on Parole Arrested In Dania Beach Hotel Murder

Joe Mcdermott Aug 6, 2020

Alphonso Washington, 59, of Dania Beach, was identified as the suspect and was located and taken into custody at the Rodeway Inn and Suites in Dania Beach Wednesday, August 5. Washington faces one count of murder and one count of probation…

Crime

Pompano Beach School Campus Monitor Arrested For Soliciting Minors; Detectives Fear There Are More…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 5, 2020

Alton Johnson, 31, of Lauderhill, was charged with five criminal charges related to soliciting minors, one of which is being an authority figure engaged in lewd conduct with a student. His bond was set at $177,000. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A…

Crime

Shooting In Oakland Park Leaves One Lauderhill Man Dead

Joe Mcdermott Aug 5, 2020

LAUDERHILL, FL - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide unit are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in Oakland Park Tuesday night. According to detectives, at around 10 p.m., August 4, Laurence Yancey, 19,…

Environment

BREAKING: Massive Explosion In Beirut Shatters Windows, Blowing Out Doors Across Lebanese Capital;…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 4, 2020

A massive explosion rocked downtown Beirut on Tuesday, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings and blowing out windows and doors as a giant mushroom cloud rose above the capital. Photo: Twitter Screenshot. A Red Cross official said…

Crime

Oakland Park Man Dead After Losing Control of BMW, Struck Side of Raised Median, Then Tree

Joe Mcdermott Aug 4, 2020

Jimmy Jefferson, 57, of Oakland Park, was transported to Florida Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. After preliminary investigation, detectives believe Jefferson may have suffered from a medical issue and lost control of the…

Politics

Donald Trump Surges Past Joe Biden As Voters Trust Him To Revive COVID-19 Hit To Economy; Latest…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2020

The national poll was conducted last week. Voters describe the economy as the most important issue in the election, with coronavirus containment coming in second. Photo credit: Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C.…

New George Floyd Police “Leaked” Bodycam Footage Surfaces; Shows Floyd Resisting Minneapolis…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2020

George Floyd, who said, “I can’t breathe,” died after the confrontation, while officer Derek Chauvin put his knee on Floyds neck. MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On August 3, 2020, The Daily Mail published a videoobtained that shows George Floyd…

Crime

REWARD: Family Members, Detectives Seek Clues In Deadly Pompano Beach Shooting Of Transgender Woman

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2020

Family members of Bree Black are pleading with the community to come forward with tips or information to help solve her murder and put her killer in jail. There is a reward of up to ,000 for information that leads to an arrest. (…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 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

VIDEO: Detectives Looking for Two Men Who Pulled Off Armed Robbery at Exxon Gas Station in Central…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are looking for two men who pulled off an armed robbery at a gas station in unincorporated Central Broward last month. Surveillance video from the crime shows the…

Crime

Police Involved Shooting In Miami-Dade Leaves North Carolina Wanted Fugitive Dead After Failed…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 1, 2020

The Miami-Dade Special Response Team (SRT) along with Hostage Negotiators responded to a scene where a police involved shooting resulted in the death of a wanted fugitive. MIAMI-DADE, FL - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is…

Crime

3 Year Old Child Shot in Lake Worth Beach, Detectives Investigating

Joe Mcdermott Jul 31, 2020

At approximately 4:30 pm Friday, detectives responded to St. Mary’s Medical Center they learned that the three year old may have been shot in the 900 block of South A Street, in the City of Lake Worth Beach. UPDATE: August 1, 2020…

Politics

Rasmussen: President Trump’s Approval Rating Surges to 50% In Latest Figures of Daily Presidential…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 31, 2020

President Donald Trump with the pointing index finger gesture as he speaks at a campaign rally for Congressman Lou Barletta. Wilkes-Barre, Pa - August 2, 2018. Photo credit: Evan El-Amin / Shutterstock.com, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C. -…

Crime

Broward Detectives Release Suspect Photos In Deadly Gas Station Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jul 31, 2020

Two subjects are believed to be involved in a fatal shooting outside of a Pompano Beach gas station and detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the subjects. Anyone with information is asked to contact…

Local

West Palm Beach Residents Advised to Prepare for Potential Effects of Isaias, Now Category 1…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 31, 2020

The location of Hurricane Isaias, Caribbean, Updated Jul 31 as of 11:02 AM GMT-5, Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, See Live Map. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – As of yesterday, July 30, at 5PM, West Palm Beach Mayor…

Crime

UPDATE: Five Charged In Violent Miami Home Invasion And Armed Robbery; Tied Up Victims With Duct…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 30, 2020

Gachar Desil, 18 (top left), Jeremie E. Anselm, 18 (top right), Jarule Jesse Desil, 21 (bottom left) and Jairo Andres Paezhenao 16 (bottom right) were charged with robbery / home invasion, kidnapping / weapon, firearm or aggravated battery…

Crime

Volusia County Shooting Suspect, Conrad “Gold Mouth” Massey, Turns Himself In to Sheriff’s…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 30, 2020

Conrad Massey, 28, also known as Gold Mouth, faces attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail. Conrad Massey, suspected of shooting…

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