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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

Florida Sheriff Warns Rioters: Don’t Come to Polk County; People Here Like Guns, They Have Guns,…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2020

TAMPA, FL – Before Condemning Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who knelt on the neck of George Floyd for more than eight minutes on May 25 killing him, Polk County Florida Sheriff Grady Judd sent a strong message to rioters and…

Crime

Woman, 24, Busted for Burglary to Local Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2020

Nakeria Louise Harris, 24, confessed to being involved in numerous business burglaries including the the Miracle Leaf Medical Marijuana business at 100 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach. She was found to be in possession of over $600 worth of…

Crime

Driver Involved In 4-AM Fatal Tamarac Rollover Crash Just 14 Years Old, Cops Say; Two Female Teens,…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2020

TAMARAC, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating a rollover crash that left two minors dead in Tamarac Thursday morning. According to authorities, at approximately 4:31 a.m. on May 28, a silver…

Crime

Detectives from SVU Continue to Investigate Discovery of “BABY JUNE,” Female 14 Day Old Infant Found…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2020

BOYNTON BEACH, FL - On June 1, 2018, an off duty Boynton Beach Firefighter was boating on the ocean side of the Boynton Beach Inlet when he saw what appeared to be a body floating. Upon getting a closer look he confirmed it was a body…

Crime

Large Mob Loots Walmart in Greenacres; Suspect Shouts, “It’s About To Go Down On Facebook Live!”…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 1, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at around 11:30 pm, The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office responded to Walmart in the 6000 block of Forest Hill Blvd in reference to a large mob looting the store. Contact was made with…

Crime

Large Group Storms T-Mobile Store at Southern Blvd and 441, Royal Palm Beach; Loots $50,000+ in…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 1, 2020

ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL - On June 1, 2020 at approximately 3:40am, a group of individuals stormed the T-Mobile at Southern Blvd and 441, smashing the glass doors and stealing over $50,000 in merchandise while causing over $5,000 in…

Crime

Second Man Charged In Belle Glade Shooting Targeting Law Enforcement

Joe Mcdermott May 31, 2020

This morning, detectives announced they have identified a second suspect, the driver of the vehicle, as Jatavious Odoms, 23. Odoms was located and arrested on four counts of attempted murder. BELLE GLADE, FL - On May 29, 2020, at…

Crime

COPS: Man, 21, Busted for Drive By Shooting on MLK Blvd in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott May 30, 2020

Keren Briscoe, 21, was charged with four counts of homicide - murder, while engaged in murder of anther human , and one count of firing a weapon - discharge firearm from vehicle . BELLE GLADE, FL - On May 29, 2020, at approximate 1:30…

Crime

Broward Detectives Investigating Arson In Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott May 29, 2020

LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing surveillance video of an arson that occurred at a public park in Lauderdale Lakes on Thursday. According to detectives, shortly after 5 p.m. May…

Crime

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin Arrested, Charged with Murder and Manslaughter; Cops…

Joe Mcdermott May 29, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with manslaughter and third-degree murder in the death of George Floyd earlier today. The Hennepin County Attorney said his office was still…

Crime

Duo of Liquor Bandits Wanted For Stealing Numerous Bottles Of Alcohol From Walgreens Liquor Store in…

Joe Mcdermott May 29, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, two unknown females entered Walgreens and stole several bottles of alcohol. The female dressed in yellow distracted an employee while the other pulled a bag from under her shirt and…

Politics

Trump Terminates Relationship with World Health Organization

Joe Mcdermott May 29, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a speech from the Rose Garden and making good on his threat to withdraw for mishandling the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will cut ties with the World…

Crime

UPDATE: Body Found in Loxahatchee Identified As Bradley Todd, 40

Joe Mcdermott May 29, 2020

UPDATE 6/26/2020: On June 26, 2020, detectives released the name of Bradley Todd as being identified as the victim in this active case. Bradley was last seen on May 23, 2020, riding a bicycle inside Dreher Park, 1200 Summit Blvd,…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott May 29, 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

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

Joe Mcdermott May 28, 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 33415. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott May 28, 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 Canal Point, FL 33438. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott May 28, 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 Palm Springs, FL 33461. To view additional information about sexual predators in…

Crime

UPDATE: Detectives Arrest Albert Clark, 29, for Fatal Shooting In Lantana

Joe Mcdermott May 27, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, shortly after 8:00 pm, deputies responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of Hypoluxo Road, unincorporated Lantana. The suspect, now determined as Albert Clark, 29, was located last…

Politics

VIDEO: Trump Says He Has A Chance To Break The Deep State, “A Vicious Group Of People, Very Bad For…

Joe Mcdermott May 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, May 22nd, President Trump sat with Sharyl Attkisson for an exclusive extended interview at the White House for a segment of “Full Measure”a news show that airs on Sunday mornings. During the…

Politics

VIDEO: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Abruptly Ends Press Briefing by Calling Out…

Joe Mcdermott May 23, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany ended a press briefing by asking journalists why they have not been asking questions on the Michael Flynn ordeal. When asked about whether the President has…

Politics

Biden Tells African American Voters, If You Ain’t For Him, “You Ain’t Black”

Joe Mcdermott May 22, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – “You Ain’t Black” … That is what Presidential candidate Joe Biden says, if voters have trouble ‘figuring out’ if they are for him, or President Trump in the upcoming 2020 election this November. At least that is what…

Health

Trump Issues Directive to Reopen Houses of Worship by Deeming Them “Essential Places” That Provide…

Joe Mcdermott May 22, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, speaking a press conference at the White House, President Trump has called upon governors across the country to allow the reopening of churches, synagogues, mosques, and all houses of worship by deeming…

Crime

BREAKING: Nine Year Old Autistic Boy Reportedly Abducted Yesterday Found Dead In Miami Lake

Joe Mcdermott May 22, 2020

MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Special Victims Bureau, Missing Persons Unit, is investigating the death of a nine year old, autistic boy found dead this morning Friday, May 22, 2020 about four miles from where he…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Marine Unit Releases COVID-19 Related Video on Boating Rules for Memorial…

Joe Mcdermott May 21, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit has released a video on boating rules for the public including information on how to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the video, the the following…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 21, 2020

POMPANO BEACH, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Pompano Beach. According to detectives, shortly before 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies…

Opinions

Left Implodes as Trump Launches Website Highlighting Biden Gaffs

Joe Mcdermott May 19, 2020

WASHINGTON, D. C – President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has launched a website at the address, www.thetruthoverfacts.com(video below), which highlights what it calls, the first episode of “Truth over Facts,” one of Biden’s many…

Crime

Man Shot And Killed In Unicorporated Central Broward

Joe Mcdermott May 19, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in unincorporated Central Broward yesterday, Monday May 18, 2020. According to detectives, at approximately 5:51…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott May 18, 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. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In accordance with Chapter 775 of The…

Politics

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany Takes On Reporter Who Asks “What Crime Was Actually…

Joe Mcdermott May 15, 2020

Kayleigh McEnany, 32, a devout Christian and a strong supporter of Trump since the 2016 presidential campaign, is not intimidated by the media, and has been well prepared for her new position informing Americans on White House positions to…

Crime

COPS: Suspect’s Charged In 2011 Fatal Shooting of James Howard Jr.

Joe Mcdermott May 15, 2020

James Earl Williams Jr., and Shalantra Blye, the suspects who were involved in the untimely death of James Howard Jr., in October, 2011. alm Beach County Sheriffs Office. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On October 22, 2011, just after…

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