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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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Broward Detectives Release Images of Subject Wanted for Burglary

Joe Mcdermott Apr 15, 2020

Security footage captured an unauthorized black male between 20 and 30 years of age with short twisted hair, a mustache and a slight beard inside the building. The male subject was last seen wearing glasses, a blue hooded polka dot sweater…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 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…

Elderly Women Targeted In Attempted Armed Robbery In Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2020

The subject is described as a tall, lean black male in his 20s wearing a black shirt, red shorts and dark blue wide-brimmed hat. He was seen exiting the rear passenger side of a white Ford Fusion moments before the incident occurred. …

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 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 at 6248 Plains Drive, Lake Worth, FL 33463. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with Chapter…

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Suspect Wanted for Robbery at Stop-N-Shop In West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2020

The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 30 – 40 years of age, 6’ tall, weighing approximately 200 lbs with facial hair. This incident occurred on April 1, 2020 at 11:12 am at the Stop-N-Shop located in the 1500 block of…

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Domestic Relations Call Leaves One Man Dead In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2020

According to the Broward’s Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 10:26 p.m Sunday night, deputies responded to a shots fired call. After deputies arrived to investigate a domestic-related shooting, Miguel Gomez, 56, was involved…

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Man Dead After Causing Disturbance, Attempting To Breach Fort Lauderdale Airport Checkpoint; became…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 10, 2020

According to detectives, at approximately 9:11 a.m., April 9, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Terminal #3 in regard to a disturbance involving a male yelling at Jet Blue staff members. Photo credit: Tateyama /…

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Broward Detectives Looking for Vehicles Involved In Deadly Hit and Run

Joe Mcdermott Apr 9, 2020

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident which took place on April 6 in unincorporated Broward. According to Broward's Sheriff's Office detectives, at approximately 10:14 p.m., April 6, a…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 8, 2020

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Two South Florida Residents Charged With Armed Robbery of Drive-Through Restaurants in Miami…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 8, 2020

Two people have been charged with robberies at drive through restaurants in Miami Gardens according to federal records released by the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Office, in Southern District of Florida. The suspects had initial…

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COPS: Suspect Caught During Attempted Burglary in Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 8, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, Odaine Currie, 28, was located hiding in bushes after he failed to comply with a K9 unit and other patrol officers commands to surrender. He was eventually taken into custody and later…

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Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Lake Worth Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 8, 2020

According to the Palm Beach Sheriffs Office, a victim of a shooting said they were shot in an alley behind the 1300 block of South Federal Highway.Deputies, detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the area to investigate…

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Miami-Dade Police Department Investigating Police Involved Shooting

Joe Mcdermott Apr 6, 2020

According to investigators, responding officers observed a subject’s vehicle fleeing, and they attempted to conduct a traffic stop when the subject proceeded to ram into the officers’ vehicles; officers discharged their…

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Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 6, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs OfficeDeputies responded to a single vehicle crash on Military Trail, north of Roebuck Road. Upon arrival deputies located a male victim who appeared to be shot and lost control of his vehicle,…

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Detectives Seeking Driver of Mazda SUV for Hit & Run in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Apr 6, 2020

Based on vehicle parts left on scene, detectives were able to ascertain that it is a black 2007-2009 Mazda CX-9 sport utility vehicle that will have passenger side front end damage. Anyone with information on this collision please contact…

Health

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Sergeant, 38, Dies From COVID-19

Joe Mcdermott Apr 4, 2020

Sgt. Diaz Ayala began his career at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in July of 2006. He was assigned to the Corrections Division where he worked as a Corrections Deputy until being promoted to Sergeant in January of…

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Suspect Busted for Grand Theft of Emergency Equipment From Local Hospital During State of Emergency…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 3, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, Rhoderick Manhattan, 46, stole an estimated value of over $500 in medical equipment from Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, Florida during a “state of emergency” making it a 1st degree…

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Two Suspects Wanted for Theft from Greenacres Walmart

Joe Mcdermott Apr 3, 2020

According to police, Palm Beach County detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two unknown suspects wanted for theft of merchandise from a local Walmart store. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Detectives are…

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Unit at Home of Charles Manson Associate, Mark Ross, Listed for Rent as Spectacular “TO DIE…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 3, 2020

Notorious criminal Charles Manson (left) was long suspected as being behind the suspicious death of John Haught, aka “Zero” (right) , who allegedly killed himself playing Russian roulette at 28 Clubhouse Ave, Venice, CA 90291. Photos:…

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DETECTIVES: Shoplifters Wanted for Stealing Toilet Paper, Beer, Paper Towels and Cleaning Products…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 3, 2020

Detectives say that unknown suspects entered the Greenacres Walmart and stole cases of laundry detergent, two packs of toilet paper, a large package of paper towels, swifter’s and four cases of beer. They may have fled to a 2013 white…

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Detectives Investigating Death of Inmate In Palm Beach County Jail

Joe Mcdermott Apr 2, 2020

According to police,inmate Travis William Fletcher, 29, was found unresponsive lying in his bed.Fletcher was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by emergency room personnel. PALM BEACH, FL - Palm Beach County…

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Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw Releases Public Service Video Message On Compliance With…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 2, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office has released an important message to members of the community regarding compliance with Governor Ron DeSantis’s Executive Order. The following message was released today, April…

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COPS: Brazen Thief Walked Huge TV Right Out Front Door of Walmart, Twice; Broward Detectives Seeking…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 1, 2020

According to investigators, the subject returned for seconds after stealing a 65-inch television from Walmart. Detectives believe the same woman repeated the crime stealing another large flat screen television just over a week later. …

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Detectives Investigating Shooting In Unincorporated West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 31, 2020

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating this shooting further. Motive and suspect information is unknown. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office Deputies responded to a shooting in the…

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Woman Shot And Killed In Pompano Beach While Attending A Vigil

Joe Mcdermott Mar 29, 2020

According to investigators, at approximately 10:07 p.m. Friday, March 27, a female victim, Marge Armande, 35, was shot at a vigil during an altercation between two other subjects. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide…

Health

Broward’s Sheriff’s Office Teams Up With Publix To Deliver Essentials To Cooper City…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 2020

When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended adults 65 years and older stay home to avoid COVID-19, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies in Cooper City stepped in to make sure seniors in their community could retrieve…

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CEO, CFO, President, and Owner of Sober Homes Network “Serenity Ranch Recovery” Convicted in $38…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 27, 2020

Sebastian Ahmed, 42, of Delray Beach, Florida, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, five counts of health care fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and eleven counts of money…

Health

Broward County Issues Order To Shelter In Place For Broward

Joe Mcdermott Mar 26, 2020

The order, a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy, urges individuals to remain home unless engaging in essential activities, which include going to work, patronizing essential businesses and being outside your home while practicing…

Crime

Man Caught Tagging the Letters “FERAL” In Lake Worth Beach; Stole Two City Camera’s That…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 24, 2020

Police say the Cameras captured Steven Calabrese's repetitive and illegal behavior in the City of Lake Worth Beach. Calabrese, 30, is currently on his way to the Palm Beach County Jail to be booked for Grand Theft. LAKE WORTH, FL -…

Coronavirus Health Advice Said To Be Written by Pathologist Studying the Coronavirus Since…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 24, 2020

The following article is being categorized as 'opinion' as it was received as un-sourced material (THE AUTHOR IS UNKNOWN). PALM BEACH, FL - The following information was sent into The Published Reporter by email today, March 24,…

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