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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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Suspect Wanted for Attempting to Break Into Residence in Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Jan 13, 2020

According to investigators, this suspect shown was captured on home surveillance video attempting to open the rear door of a residence located in the 3000 block of New Valencia within the City limits of Greenacres. GREENACRES,…

Crime

Detectives Seek Suspects Wanted for Armed Robbery in Boca Raton

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects they say are wanted for armed robbery in Boca Raton. Anyone with information is urged to call police. BOCA RATON, FL…

Business

Suspect Wanted for Burglary to “La Pitaya” Restaurant in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

According to police, the male captured on video surveillance smashed the front glass door of “La Pitaya” Mexican restaurant in Lake Worth and committed a burglary to the business. This incident occurred on January 7, 2020, between…

Business

Detectives Release Both Video and Still Images for “Group of Suspects” Wanted in Connection With…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

According to police, a group of suspects entered Total Wine in Wellington and helped themselves to seven bottles of Bourbon and a case of wine, then walked out of the store. This incident occurred on December 28, 2019, at 8:13…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Stealing iPhone X from Target in Boynton Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

According the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for stealing a silver iPhone X from Target. A used iPhone X is worth approximately $180 to $800 depending on the…

Business

Detectives Release Extensive Surveillance Photos of Woman Wanted for Stealing Purse From Wellington…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

According to the report, the female suspect pictured in surveillance photos entered the Mall at Wellington Green, stole an employee’s purse, and then went to a local Walmart purchasing an Apple Watch utilizing the victim’s credit card.…

Crime

Detectives Offer Reward in Shooting Death of Keirson Avery Wilson-Forte

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

Broward County Sheriff’s Office Homicide detectives are investigating a January 7th Deerfield Beach shooting that left Keirson Avery Wilson-Forte dead. Homicide and crime scene detectives are currently investigating, and the case is…

Crime

Palm Beach Man With Long Rap Sheet Charged with Assault of An Officer; Rammed Into Police Vehicle…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

John Pyrzyk, 48 of West Palm Beach, was charged with knowingly driving with a suspended license, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. Photo: past mug shot from the Florida Department of…

Crime

Two Suspects Wanted for Armed Robbery at Publix in Boca Raton

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

According to police, Palm Beach County detectives are seeking information from the public to identify two suspects involved in an armed robbery which took place on January 10, at approximately 3PM. One suspect is believed to have a tattoo…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery to Chase Bank in Boca Raton

Joe Mcdermott Jan 11, 2020

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the above pictured subject brandished a firearm and demanded money from the bank teller. The suspect then fled the bank on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Jan 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 in the area of Southern Blvd & 441 in West Palm Beach, FL. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In…

Business

Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery to Shamrocks Arcade, West Palm

Joe Mcdermott Jan 6, 2020

According to detectives, the armed disguised male shown in surveillance photos entered the Shamrocks Arcade and ordered an employee to remove an undisclosed amount of cash from the safe, then fled in an unknown direction. WEST PALM…

Crime

BREAKING: Broward Detectives Investigating Double Shooting In Weston; One Dead, One Critically…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 3, 2020

WESTON, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating shooting which caused the death of a 23-year-old Venezuelan woman in Weston Thursday night. According to the police, at approximately 10:18 p.m. Jan.…

Business

Suspect Wanted for Stealing Hundreds in Cigars From Wellington Total Wine; Anyone With Information…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 3, 2020

According to the report, an unknown male shown in surveillance photos entered Total Wine and proceeded to the humidor room. Once inside the man helped himself to over $900 worth of cigars then exited the store. WELLINGTON,…

Crime

WATCH: Kicked Out of Deerfield Beach Bar, Two Men Return for Revenue with Machete and Firearm;…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 3, 2020

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - After two men were kicked out of a Deerfield Beach business for fighting, they return twice, the second time armed with a machete and a gun. Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing…

Crime

Shooting Takes Life of One Male and Leaves Another Critically Injured; Suspect Remains At Large

Joe Mcdermott Jan 2, 2020

The incident, according to the report, took place on 12/27/2019 at approximately 7:00 a.m. at the address of 690 NE 159 Street Miami, indicating the park was Oak Grove Recreation Center. Detectives are urging anyone with information to…

Crime

Second Subject Sought In Connection With Arrest of Hialeah Man in Stolen Trailer Containing Toys for…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 31, 2019

Oscar Gomez Guerra, 50, of Hialeah, was charged with Grand Theft 3rd Degree and Driving While License Suspended. According to the criminal complaint, his license had been suspended 9 times and was cancelled on October 3rd of 2019. Miami…

Crime

WATCH: YouTube Censored Video Shows Man Who Picks Wrong Bank for Armed Robbery; Quickly Shot by…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 30, 2019

The video, which was apparently censored on YouTube.com for a terms of service violation, is branded with the link RRStar.com, indicating it may have first appeared on the Rockford Register Star; for this writer personally, it…

Crime

FBI Looking for Man Who Robbed Two Miami Banks Within 30 Minutes; Brazen Suspect Made No Effort to…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 29, 2019

MIAMI, FL - The FBI is seeking information from two bank robberies that took place within 30 minutes of each other the day before Christmas Eve, on December 23, 2019 in Miami, Florida. According to the Federal Bureau of…

Crime

Police Release Surveillance Photos of Suspects Wanted for Stealing Over $30,000 of Lawn Equipment in…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 28, 2019

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, a group of unknown males are wanted for cutting the lock off of a trailer and stealing over $30,000 worth of lawn equipment. The theft occurred on December 23 2019 at approximately 10:10…

Crime

Man Wanted for Trying To Rob Girl Walking Home From School In Lake Worth Beach; Anyone With Info…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 24, 2019

Police say the suspect shown is wanted for an attempted robbery to a young woman in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the suspect was described as light skinned black male, with acne on his…

Crime

VIDEO: Suspect Shown Dragging Unconscious Victim During Armed Robbery in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Dec 24, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Police say a suspect is wanted for an armed robbery which took place in the vicinity of a Beauty Supply store in West Palm Beach. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, an unknown male is wanted for…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in 1100 Block of 5th Ave South, City of Lake Worth Beach;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 23, 2019

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL - Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of 5th Avenue South, City of Lake Worth Beach on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019. Upon arrival deputies located a male deceased from gunshot wounds. …

Crime

Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Dec 21, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Deputies responded to shots fired in the 2300 block of Lena Lane. Upon arrival deputies located a vehicle crashed into a tree. Upon further investigation a male and female were located inside the…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2019

According to police, just after 3 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to 327 S.W. Second Court in Pompano Beach and found an adult shot and unresponsive. Fire Rescue transported the victim to Broward Health North where he was pronounced…

SCUM: Detectives Seeking to ID “Christmas Scrooge” Who Stole Family’s Presents During Residential…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 19, 2019

According to police, the man jumped a wall, broke into the home, and stole the family’s Christmas presents that included a TV, coach purse, Michael Jordan sneakers, Kindle tablet, a Playstation 4 and jewelry. WEST PALM BEACH, FL…

REWARD: Detectives Need Help Identifying Man and Woman Who Abandoned Stolen Rental Car at Fort…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 19, 2019

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are hoping this image, along with the surveillance released from the Marathon gas station, will help solve this case. Detectives need help in identifying the man and woman who abandoned a stolen…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Female…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 18, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – On December 1, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a female walking in the area of the 1900 block of S. Military Trail (Forest Hill/Military Trail area) was attacked by an unknown male suspect. Video…

Crime

Broward Detectives Looking to ID Man After Suspected Assault, Kidnapping in Fort Lauderdale;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

The victim is believed to have been kidnapped and beaten Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have identified the possible culprits in the case, but the whereabouts of the victim remain unknown. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward…

Crime

DETECTIVES: Driver of Cadillac SUV Sought After Hit-and-Run Killed 39 Year Old Female on Dixie…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL - In the early hours of this morning, about 6AM, police say a 39 year old female pedestrian was fatally struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene. The search is now on for the suspect who police say was…

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