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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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Detectives: House Fire Kills To Elderly Residents In Tamarac

Joe Mcdermott May 14, 2020

TAMARAC, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the deaths of two elderly individuals in a Tamarac house fire. According to police, shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Broward County Regional…

Crime

Palm Beach Cold Case Detectives Investigating Homicide Linked To Skeletal Remains of Wayne Calvin…

Joe Mcdermott May 13, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Cold case detectives are investigating a homicide of an Ohio man, Wayne Calvin Griffith, that took place nearly thirty years ago. Griffith was 43 when he disappeared and was assumed by his family to have…

Crime

Man Robbed At Gunpoint In Oakland Park; Suspects Wearing Surgical Masks

Joe Mcdermott May 12, 2020

OAKLAND PARK, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are releasing surveillance video of an armed robbery that occurred in Oakland Park on May 3. According to detectives, shortly after 10:30 p.m. Sunday, an adult male was…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Robbery at Marathon Gas Station in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 11, 2020

According to detectives, the suspect entered Marathon Gas station and attacked a victim from behind. During the attack the suspect forcibly removed the victim’s wallet then fled to a red Nissan sedan. This incident occurred on May 9, 2020.…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Homicide In Boynton Beach, Suspect In Custody

Joe Mcdermott May 10, 2020

Jones Phillipe, 21 was located and arrested for First Degree Murder with a firearm and Burglary. He was processed at the PBC Jail and was scheduled to be attending first appearance this morning. Charges are accusations and defendants are…

Crime

UPDATE: Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott May 8, 2020

Detectives arrested and charged Robert Jakeel Davis, 18, was responsible for the shooting. Davis was charged with First Degree Murder and Attempted First Degree Murder. Charges are accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until…

Detectives Investigating Attempted Kidnapping of 10 Year Old Girl on Bicycle In Parkland; Male…

Joe Mcdermott May 7, 2020

According to detectives, shortly after 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, deputies responded to an attempted kidnapping of a 10-year-old girl on her bike in Parkland Florida. Detectives are seeking information that will lead them to the male…

Crime

Man and Women Wanted for Stealing from Walgreens in Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 7, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the suspects; male and female, entered Walgreens and helped themselves to almost $200 in items. They were seen fleeing the parking lot in a silver Dodge Charger. LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL -…

Crime

Miami-Dade Homicide Detectives Investigating Shooting That Resulted In One Dead, Two Others Wounded;…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2020

The Miami-Dade Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting that resulted in one dead and two others wounded. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers (305) 471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477. Photo…

Local

Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Amtrak Train in Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 2020

Authorities responded to an Amtrak train hitting a pedestrian in the 1900 block of 12th Avenue South in the City of Lake Worth Beach. File photo credit: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com, licensed. LAKE WORTH, FL - At approximately 9:47 am…

Crime

COPS: Suspect, Donnell Holloman, 51, Arrested for Burglary to a Business During a State of Emergency…

Joe Mcdermott May 4, 2020

LAKE WORTH, FL - Detectives assigned to the City of Lake Worth Beach were investigating a burglary that took place April 8, 2020, to the Hookah Lounge located on North Dixie Highway, in the City of Lake Worth Beach. The…

Crime

UPDATE: Wanted For Posing as Home Owners Association Worker in Greenacres; Stole Prescription…

Joe Mcdermott May 4, 2020

According to police, the suspect, Andres Briceno, 37, of Greenacres, was so bold that he told the resident he needed to check and see if there were any water leaks in the home. Once the resident stepped out of the room he rummaged through…

Crime

Man Pulls Gun on Woman At Drive-Through ATM in Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Apr 30, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A woman was attempting to use a drive-thru ATM in Lauderdale Lakes when she was faced with a subject pointing a gun at her. Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have released surveillance video of the subject…

Local

Broward Sheriff’s Marine and Aviation Units Rescue Three Men From Submerged, Capsizing Boat Near…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 29, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies rescued several stranded people Tuesday night after their fishing boat capsized in the open water near Pompano Beach. According to police, shortly after 9 p.m. April 28, the…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 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 33406. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Politics

With Gag Order Lifted, Roger Stone Releases Public Statement On Warrants and FBI Raid Which “Yielded…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 29, 2020

Roger Stone, while he attended Donald Trump’s introduction of Governor Mike Pence as running for vice president at Hilton hotel Midtown Manhattan. July, 2016. Photo credit Lev Radin, Shutterstock, licensed. PALM BEACH, FL –…

Local

Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 69-Year-Old Woman In Hollywood Florida

Joe Mcdermott Apr 28, 2020

HOLLYWOOD, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash which occurred Monday night at an intersection that borders both Hollywood and Dania Beach. According to Broward…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 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 33409. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 27, 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 Boynton Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Crime Stoppers: Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery at Two Palm Beach County Little Caesars Pizza…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 27, 2020

The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, in his late teens to early twenties, approximately 5’07” – 5’09” with a slender build. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – A suspect wanted by police for armed robberies at two separate Little…

Crime

Broward Detectives Searching For Serial Shoplifters

Joe Mcdermott Apr 23, 2020

The subjects were seen driving a gold-colored Chevy Impala with damage to the rear bumper on one occasion and a blue Toyota Corolla on another. Broward Sheriff’s Office North Lauderdale, Tamarac and Oakland Park detectives have…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 22, 2020

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 21, 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 Counterfeit Check at Publix In Loxahatchee

Joe Mcdermott Apr 21, 2020

The main suspect is wearing a blue jacket. Detectives consider the other two individuals “persons of interest”. This incident occurred on November 19, 2019. Publix is located in Loxahatchee. LOXAHATCHEE, FL - Detectives are seeking…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 20, 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

Anonymous Crime Stoppers Tip Leads To Arrest In Gas Station Assault; Detectives Search For Two…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 20, 2020

Arrest made in gas station assault; detectives search for remaining subjects. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A gas station clerk was punched and robbed last month in unincorporated Central Broward, and Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives…

Crime

Crime Stoppers Tip Leads to 13 Neglected Dogs in Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Apr 17, 2020

According to investigators, the tip received alleged that there were several dogs being left outside all day without proper food and water. Upon deputies arriving on scene, they observed approximately 13 dogs in multiple wooden kennels…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Burglary In Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 16, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the unknown suspect shown entered a victim’s residence on two occasions, the same day, one hour apart. Both times he helped himself to the victim’s personal property. LAKE WORTH, FL…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 16, 2020

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 15, 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…

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