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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

South Florida Attempted Murder Suspect Dead After Exchange of Gunfire With Police In Tennessee;…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 16, 2020

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL – According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in North Lauderdale was killed during an officer-involved shooting in Knox County, Tennessee Tuesday…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jul 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 West Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

New Jersey Man Arrested After Woman Found Dead In Broward Home

Joe Mcdermott Jul 15, 2020

Mateusz Lubnicki, 29, of New Jersey, who was outside the residence and subsequently taken into custody. Lubnicki is currently being held in the Broward County Main Jail. The homicide investigation is ongoing. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -…

Crime

Early Morning Hit And Run Kills Pedestrian; Broward Homicide Detectives Seeking Suspect In Unknown…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 15, 2020

Authorities are looking for the driver of an unknown vehicle who struck and killed a pedestrian who was in the northbound right thru lane on State Road 7. The unknown vehicle fled the scene. Detectives are asking anyone with information…

Detectives Release Photos Of Suspect Wanted For Stealing Mongoose Bicycle Front of Front Of CVS on…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 15, 2020

According to the report, on July 4, 2020, the unknown male stole a bicycle that was locked up in front of CVS located in the 100 block of North Dixie Highway in the City of Lake Worth Beach. After stealing the locked up, bicycle, the…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jul 15, 2020

Politics

Democratic Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono Describes President Trump Supporters As White Supremacists…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. - During an interview Monday on MSNBC with Chris Jansing, Hawaii Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono described President Donald Trump’s supporters as “very anti-immigrant” and went as far as labeling them “white…

Opinions

Unprecedented: Democratic Rep Adam Schiff Blames 130,000 Coronavirus Deaths on Republicans and…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., blasted Republicans for failing to remove President Donald Trump during the impeachment process after the Mueller investigation into the now debunked…

Crime

Jeffrey Epstein’s Girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Not Guilty In New York Federal Court, Denied…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

NEW YORK CITY - A federal judge ordered Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, jailed pending trial saying her significant financial resources, international ties, and “extraordinary” capacity to avoid detection makes…

Crime

Hollywood Man,68, Killed On Can-Am Spyder In Dania Beach; Motorcycle Flipped Over After Two-Vehicle…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

According to investigators, on Monday, July 13, William Ciriago, 68, was driving a Can-Am Spyder motorcycle when he was struck by another vehicle and his motorcycle flipped over. Ciriago was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital…

Crime

Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian In Pompano Beach; Detectives Investigating

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

Friday, July 10, a Pompano Beach man was driving westbound on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard when a pedestrian stepped from the designated center lane and vehicle struck him. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded and pronounced the…

Crime

VIDEO: Walmart Shopper Pulls Gun In Royal Palm Beach Store

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

According to authorities, after an altercation in Walmart, the individual captured on surveillance video, pulled a firearm from his waist band and pointed it at another customer stating “he would kill him.” ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL - The…

Crime

Man Without Helmet Dies In Oakland Park Motorcycle Crash

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

The impact caused the motorcycle to become airborne, drop and then slide to a final rest. The victim, who was not wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and subsequently suffered severe head trauma. File photo. Photo credit…

Crime

Broward Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man dead Saturday night. According to detectives, at approximately 8:11 p.m. on July 11, Broward Sheriff's Office deputies…

Crime

Charlotte County Murder of Alex Teehee, 20, Remains Unsolved After Twelve Years; Over $20k Reward…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,000 and an anonymous donor is offering an additional $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Anyone with information on the murder of Alex Teehee is asked to call…

Crime

COPS: Wellington Mother Arrested for Leaving Her Child Locked In Hot Car at Wellington Green Mall…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2020

According to authorities, on Monday, July 13, 2020, at 4:14 pm, Thamyres Ponce, 33, left a two year old toddler in a hot locked vehicle while she went shopping at Wellington Green Mall in Wellington Florida. Ponce was arrested and charged…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Arson at Family Dollar in Tamarac

Joe Mcdermott Jul 13, 2020

According to detectives, at approximately 5:17 p.m. on July 12, Broward Regional Communications received a call regarding a fire at the Family Dollar store located at 3150 West Commercial Blvd. in Tamarac. When deputies arrived, they…

Two Dead, Two Injured In Central Broward Shooting at Party; Detectives Seeking Public’s Help To…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 13, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A shooting at a party early Sunday morning left a man and a woman dead and two men injured. Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in identifying the subject or subjects…

FEDS: Coconut Creek Man, Carlos Belone, 37, Charged with COVID Relief Fraud, Scheme to Defraud…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 13, 2020

According to the complaint, Carlos Belone, 37, of Coconut Creek, submitted fraudulent PPP loan applications to federally insured financial institutions, other SBA-approved lenders, and the SBA in the name of R&S Pharmacy Inc., a…

Crime

FEDS: Fugitive Taken Into Custody at Miami InternationaI Airport

Joe Mcdermott Jul 13, 2020

Jonathan David Cifuentes, 29, was wanted for his alleged involvement in a shooting on April 5, 2015. See link for additional information. He was taken into custody without incident by the FBI Friday evening, July 10, 2020. MIAMI, FL -…

Politics

NBC Reporter: Trump Went Against Nearly All Senior Advisors to Protect Roger Stone from Doing Jail…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 12, 2020

WASHINGTON, NY – It didn’t take long for former Special Counsel Robert Mueller, the lead in the multi-year long Russia collusion hoax investigation, and someone who rarely makes public statements in the media, to come out against…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking to Identify Three Suspects Wanted for Armed Robbery at Tacos Al Carbon…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 11, 2020

According to authorities, on July 7, 2020 at approximately 1:00 am, three unknown males robbed employees at Tacos Al Carbon as they were closing the business. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. …

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking Public To Help Identify Lake Park “Car Creeper” Captured on Home…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 11, 2020

According to the Palm Beach Sherrif's Office, the individual who was captured on a home surveillance video was car creeping in the area of Bayberry Drive and 8th Street in the Town of Lake Park. Anyone with information is urged to contact…

Crime

COPS: Two Miami Men Charged With Placing Illegal Credit Card Skimming Device at Chevron Gas Station…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 11, 2020

According to authorities, Danel Osmin Miliandiaz, 30, of Miami and Francisco Costaperez, 34, of Miami Gardens were quickly located by detectives, arrested and each charged with one count of fraud and one count damaging property. BOCA…

Crime

BREAKING: Donald Trump Commutes Confident Roger Stone’s Sentence Days Before Prison Term Set…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 10, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The White House announced Friday that President Trump has signed an Executive Grant of Clemency commuting the sentence of Roger Stone, just days before the longtime political operative was expected to report to…

Crime

Early Morning House Party Leads To Arrest In Pompano Beach Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Jul 10, 2020

According to detectives, Johnny Guerrier, 23, of Pompano Beach, was identified and arrested for his involvement in the incident. The investigation continues. According to police records, Guerrier was charged with attempted murder,…

Crime

Palm Coast Man, 19, Charged With Possession with Intent to Sell, Carrying Concealed Firearm; Search…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 10, 2020

According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) 19-year-old Jordan Mercarter, of Palm Coast, was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell, Possession of Hashish, and Carrying a Concealed…

Crime

Bizarre Case of Revenge: Gettysburg Man, Cody Mitchell, 32, Charged With Two Counts of Stalking of…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 10, 2020

Mitchell’s booking photo at the Flagler County jail when on July 9, 2020, he was booked into the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility where he is being held on a $30,000 bond. PALM COAST, FL - The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office…

Crime

Two Brothers Arrested In Deerfield Beach Shootings

Joe Mcdermott Jul 10, 2020

According to investigators, Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives arrested Travis Jenkins, 20 and Tavian Jenkins, 18, both of Deerfield Beach, Florida, for their alleged involvement in multiple shootings that left one man dead.…

Crime

Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrests Veteran Deputy On Official Misconduct and Grand Theft Charges After…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 9, 2020

According to Broward Sheriff Office’s Public Corruption Unit, Detective Luis Silberberg, 35, was arrested today and charged with grand theft, official misconduct and obtaining property under $20,000 by fraud. He is suspended without pay…

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