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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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Drive-by Shooting Leaves Three Injured In Miami

Joe Mcdermott Feb 12, 2020

According to investigators, three victims are suffering from gunshot wounds after a drive by shooting in Miami. Investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477). File photo. MIAMI, FL…

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Disappeared in West Palm Beach: Detectives Still Seeking Info on Sean Seebarran, from The Bronx,…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 11, 2020

Sean is a native of Guyana with long black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt with the words “Shut Up and Stay Calm” on the front. He had no known friends in the area and no vehicle with him at the time. Family…

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

Joe Mcdermott Feb 11, 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 Southern Blvd & Haverhill Rd N, West Palm Beach, FL, 33415. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In…

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Eight Miami-Dade Residents Plead Guilty to Offenses Related to Computer Fraud and Embezzlement…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 6, 2020

Four of the defendants, Michel Aleu, Lester Lavin, Yohander Jorrin Melhen, and Leonardo Betancourt, all former employees and licensees of Miccosukee Gaming in Miami, FL, pled guilty and were convicted of conspiracy, conspiracy to commit…

Crime

Two Arrested for Multiple Bank Robberies in South Florida; Striking Resemblance to Man Who Robbed…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 6, 2020

According to authorities, the suspect is involved in four bank robberies in a single day. No other information was released regarding whether or not either of these defendants are involved in other robberies within South Florida, however,…

Miami Homicide Detectives Seeking Information on Driver of White Chevrolet Impala with Front End…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 6, 2020

According to investigators, the driver, who did not stop, was wearing a t-shirt with the letters AERO, POS, TALE printed on the front of the shirt. Images of the vehicle were captured by surveillance video fleeing the area. CORAL…

Crime

Have You Seen Baby Andrew Caballeiro? Miami Police Continue Local, State and Federal Search For…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 5, 2020

Baby Andrew Caballeiro, just 12 days old, has been missing since Tuesday, January 28, 2020 in connection to the triple homicide which occurred in the area of SW 219 Street and SW 187 Avenue, Miami, Florida. If a tip leads to the recovery…

Crime

SAY CHEESE: Palm Beach Detectives Release Photo of Man Wanted For Stealing $1,800 In Products from…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 5, 2020

According to the Palm Beach Sheriffs Office, the unknown suspect is wanted for stealing $1,800.00 worth of products from Ulta Beauty in Wellington. Anyone with info is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain…

Crime

Two Men Wanted for Stealing Cell Phones from North Palm Beach Sprint Store; Used “Cable Cutters” to…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 5, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the two men shown entered the Sprint store located in the 11800 block of US 1 in North Palm Beach, and used cable cutters to steal multiple display cell phones. NORTH PALM BEACH, FL…

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Detectives Seeking to Identify Suspect Wanted for Home Invasion That Occurred in Palm Beach Gardens…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2020

According to Detectives from the Palm Beach County Violent Crimes Division On January 20, 2020 at approximately 2:00 pm, a light skinned Hispanic or white male, entered a residence and stole the victims jewelry and cash then fled in an…

Crime

After Near 30 Year Disappearance, Palm Beach Detectives Still Seeking to Locate Missing Pregnant…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2020

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Lurine Bergeron was only 14 years of age when she went missing on July 1, 1991. She was believed to have been last seen in the West Palm Beach area. At the time of her disappearance she had been a habitual…

Crime

Two Teens Charged In Homicide at Shopping Center in Lake Park

Joe Mcdermott Feb 4, 2020

According to police, Divien Colson, 18 (left), and Broadus Peterkine Jr., 19 (right), were charged with First Degree Murder with a Firearm, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. Palm Beach…

Crime

BREAKING: Black SUV Breaches Two Security Check Points at Mar-A-Logo Estate; Officers In High…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 31, 2020

PALM BEACH, FL - This morning at approximately 11:40 am Florida Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a black SUV. The black SUV was headed towards two security check points at Mar-A-Logo, in the Town of Palm Beach. According to…

Crime

VIDEO: Broward Detectives Release Video Footage of Black SUV Involved in Oakland Park Shooting…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 30, 2020

According to police, around 11:25 a.m. Saturday, someone in the black SUV is possibly believed to have shot into the white Chevy, striking the victim a total of three times in the left forearm, right leg and left leg. OAKLAND PARK,…

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Broward Detectives Release Security Footage of Armed Robbery and Shooting in Lauderdale Lakes;…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 29, 2020

According to police, around 11:24 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, a black male subject, between 5 feet 9 inches and 6 feet tall, wearing a black ski mask, all black clothing and white sneakers, entering 101 Liquors located at 3435 W. Oakland Park…

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South Florida Resident Sentenced to 20 Years for Selling Firearms to a Designated Foreign Terrorist…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 29, 2020

The National Liberation Army, (El Ejército de Liberación Nacional) or ELN, is a revolutionary left-wing armed group a designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a violent paramilitary group operating in South America. MIAMI…

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WATCH: Broward Detectives Release Surveillance Video of Man Chasing and Shooting Victim in Pompano…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 28, 2020

According to police, security video depicts a male subject wearing all black approaching a victim at a shopping plaza and shoots at him multiple times, hitting him in the back of the head before leaving the scene. POMPANO BEACH,…

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Detectives Seeking to Identify Suspect Claiming to Work for County Water Department; Seen Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 27, 2020

The man was seen leaving in a 2014-2017 white Ford Explorer type of SUV. He was described as a white male wearing a navy blue traffic style vest with an unknown badge on the left chest. If anyone can identify him they are urged to…

Crime

REWARD: Detectives Release Video Of Weston Car Burglary Subjects; Wanted In Connection With Multiple…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 24, 2020

WESTONM FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have released video of two subjects involved in multiple car burglaries in Weston. According to police, at approximately 2:41 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, home surveillance video captures…

Crime

VIDEO: Detectives Seek Subject from Fort Lauderdale Armed Robbery

Joe Mcdermott Jan 23, 2020

Detectives are seeking any information that may help in identifying the subject of an armed robbery of a convenience store near Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 10. Anyone with information can contact BSO Detective Keith Rosen at…

Crime

BREAKING: Lake Worth Man, Roberto Portillo-Quijano, 60, Charged With First Degree Murder In Deadly…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 22, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, detectives arrested suspect, Roberto Portillo-Quijano, 60, for 1st degree murder. As of early this morning Portillo-Quijano was going through the booking process and would likely not…

Local

Miramar Man Dies Over Weekend In Off-Road Dirt Bike Crash in West Park

Joe Mcdermott Jan 21, 2020

According to police, on Saturday at approximately 6:05 p.m., Jerameel Muniz, 19, was traveling westbound on Southwest 23rd Street on a Yamaha dirt bike when he was hit by a Dodge Caravan approaching the intersection. Muniz was ejected…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 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 Lantana, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 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 Riviera 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 Jan 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

Lake Worth Man, Sergio Quintero, Charged with Attempted Murder In Home Invasion, Stabbing Incident;…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2020

LAKE WORTH, FL - A Lake Worth man is in custody after police responded to a residence at the 7700 block of Rockport Circle, late Friday night at approximately 11:30 PM. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, Sergio…

Crime

Broward Detectives Release Sketch Of Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

Joe Mcdermott Jan 17, 2020

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing a composite sketch of an attempted kidnapping suspect who tried to kidnap a female at the Highland Village Gardens Park in Deerfield Beach.…

Crime

REWARD: Detectives Looking for Suspects Who Fired Dozens of Gunshots at North Lauderdale Residence;…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 15, 2020

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing surveillance of two subjects who they said fired dozens of gunshots at a North Lauderdale residence. According to detectives, just before…

Crime

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

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

Business

Florida Senator Files New E-Verify Proposal That Places “Less-Stringent” Requirements on Private…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 13, 2020

President Trump with Republican Joe Gruters, Chairman of the Florida Republican Party, and a member of the Florida Senate representing the 23rd District which consists of Sarasota County and part of Charlotte…

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