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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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President Trump Accuses Barack Obama Of Committing Treason; CNN Calls Out Claim As “Unsubstantiated,…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C – On Monday, President Trump suggested that his predecessor, former President Barack Hussein Obama, committed treason by “spying” on his campaign during the now debunked Russia investigation. CBN News’ David Brody, an…

Crime

Law & Order: Trump Authorizes Arrest, Decade in Prison for Statue Vandals

Joe Mcdermott Jun 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C – Earlier today, President Donald Trump has authorized the federal government to arrest anyone who vandalizes or destroys any monument, statue or other federal property in America, warning they can face up to 10-years…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 23, 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 33411. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

North Miami Beach Man Found Dead In West Park

Joe Mcdermott Jun 22, 2020

WEST PARK, FL - At around 3:09 a.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots fired call near the 4100 block of S.W. 19th Street in West Park. Deputies located a male subject, Wayne Whyte, 32, suffering from gunshot…

Crime

Woman Found Shot Dead In Pompano Beach; Twin Infant Girls at Home

Joe Mcdermott Jun 22, 2020

UPDATE 6/23/2020 - Philip Edwards, 31, of Pompano Beach, was arrested by Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives for the murder of Kathi Blankenberg, 35. Edwards was arrested Monday night following the execution of a search…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 22, 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

Suspect Wanted for Using Stolen Credit Cards at West Palm Beach Publix

Joe Mcdermott Jun 18, 2020

According to detectives, the individual captured on surveillance video entered the Publix grocery store located in the 900 block of S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach and made purchases with a stolen credit card. WEST PALM BEACH, FL –…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Burglary at Somerset Academy in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Jun 17, 2020

Detectives are seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect they say is wanted for a burglary to a local business in the area of Lake Worth Florida on Thursday, June 11, 2020. LAKE WORTH, FL - Detectives from the Palm Beach…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Looking for Suspect In White Ford F-150

Joe Mcdermott Jun 16, 2020

The man who wanted for an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon was captured in surveillance images. This incident occurred on June 3, 2020 at 8:15 pm. There was no reason for the attack as far as investigators know at this time. WEST…

UPDATE: Broward Detectives Investigating Woman’s Body Found floating In Lake

Joe Mcdermott Jun 15, 2020

WESTON, FL - Broward Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman found floating in a Weston lake Monday morning. At this point, Broward's Sheriff's Office detectives do not suspect foul play, however,…

Man, 49, Dies In Fatal House Fire In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jun 15, 2020

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue personnel and deputies responded to 413 Phippen Waiters Road in Dania Beach and found an adult male, Tyrone Smith, 49, deceased. Homicide and crime scene detectives are investigating this death in conjunction…

Opinions

WOW: Biden Unveils Plan to “Umm, Uh In, With Uh, With Uh, I Don’t Know Uh”

Joe Mcdermott Jun 13, 2020

During a Roundtable in Philadelphia Biden seemed to struggle, even while reading his notes, to put his words and thoughts together simultaneously, a problem becoming increasing frequent during his speeches and on camera interviews which…

Politics

Nunes: Criminal Referrals From Mueller Team Due In Next Week Or Two; Says As Many As 10 Criminal…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 13, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC - It has become more and more apparent that top officials in the Obama administration played a role in an anti-Trump probe and U.S. Representative Devin Nunes is determined to bring those involved to justice. In an OAN…

Politics

Trump Hints At Pardon For Roger Stone In Tweet: Says He Is “Victim Of A Corrupt And Illegal Witch…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 13, 2020

Roger Stone attends premiere Get Me Roger Stone at SVA during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, New York, NY. April 23, 2017. Photo credit: Lev Radin / Shutterstock.com, licensed. WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to a tweet from political…

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Jun 12, 2020

CENTRAL BROWARD, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the Thursday night shooting that left a man dead in unincorporated Central Broward. According to authorities, at approximately 10:45…

Crime

Detectives: Miami Heat Fan Commits Armed Robbery In Broad Daylight

Joe Mcdermott Jun 11, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Two employees were robbed at gunpoint in Lauderdale Lakes on June 7, and Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating these robbers. According to authorities, shortly…

Crime

BREAKING: Miami-Dade Police Department Bans Controversial Chokehold

Joe Mcdermott Jun 11, 2020

Miami-Dade police director Freddy Ramirez, right, said Thursday that his officers will no longer be authorized to use the 'Applied Carotid Triangle Restraint' AKA a Chock-hold,used to detain suspects. Photo: Miami-Dade Police Department…

Local

Lake Worth Man On Scooter Dies In Greenacres Crash

Joe Mcdermott Jun 10, 2020

According to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, Victor M, Diaz, 36, of Lake Worth Florida, was traveling westbound on Lake Worth Road in the outside lane toward the intersection with Jog Road. File photo. Not actual scene. Photo credit…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery at Supermarket In Homestead

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 2020

MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Robbery Bureau is investigating an armed robbery that took place at a south Miami-Dade supermarket on May, 13, 2020 at approximately 11:11 a.m. According to investigators, the subject…

Crime

Detectives Seeking To Identify Suspects Who “Looted” Local Metro PCS Store In West Palm Beach;…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 2020

After smashing the front door with a tire iron, multiple individuals were captured on surveillance video entering the Metro PCS store located in the 1800 block of N. Congress Ave, in West Palm Beach. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – After…

Crime

VIDEO: Detectives Seeking To Identify 30 Suspects Who “Looted” Local Marijuana Businesses In West…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On June 1, 2020, at 3:00 am, approximately 30 individuals burglarized a local Medical Marijuana business in the 100 block of Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach, by breaking through the front door with a small sledge…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 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 considered a transient and residing in West Palm Beach, FL. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In accordance…

Crime

Hit and Run Driver Sought in Area of Oakland Park; Victim Hospitalized with Severe Injuries;…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 8, 2020

NOT ACTUAL VEHICLE. COLOR WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION. Detectives are asking the public to help assist them in identifying the driver of the vehicle which they say will have heavy front end damage. Editorial credit: Lucky…

Crime

Driver Fleeing Shooting In Miami Area Causes Fatal Accident, Kills Two

Joe Mcdermott Jun 8, 2020

A Dodge Charger crashed into a Ford Mustang three blocks after a State Trooper, assisted by Miami Date Aviation Units, attempted to stop a man fleeing a shooting in Opa Locka, Florida. OPA LOCKA, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department…

Crime

Tennessee Man, Derrion Kirby, 30, Charged With Human Trafficking In West Palm Beach; Had 18 Year…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 7, 2020

Detectives say that Derrion Kirby, 30, of Tennessee, has traveled through several states to include Florida with at least two female victims arranging dates and taking all the money. Derrion would threaten violence and withhold the…

Crime

Agency Collaboration Between ATF, Broward County VIPER, Gang Unit, Miami Police, Yields Recovery Of…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 5, 2020

Five subjects, were located and detained at 621 N.E. 24th St. in Pompano Beach. Detectives say six handguns were recovered in a backpack and 18 others were located throughout different parts of Broward County. The stolen guns were…

Economy

Charles Hurt on Jobs Report: Tremendous Day for President Trump, All the Numbers Were “Widely Wrong”

Joe Mcdermott Jun 5, 2020

NEW YORK, NY - When the May jobs report was released this morning, Friday June 5, the numbers showed that employment stunningly rose by 2.5 million in May and the jobless rate declined to near 13%, according to the U.S. Bureau Of Labor…

Crime

Palm Beach Detectives Seeking 6’0” Tall Black Male With “T21” Tattoo on Left Index Finger; Say…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 5, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Palm Beach County Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in locating and identifying a suspect they say is wanted for threatening, intimidating and coercing a victim to withdraw money from her account.…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 4, 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 Delray Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 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 S F Street And Lake Ave Lake Worth, Fl 33460 Palm Beach County. LAKE WORTH,…

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