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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

Detectives Investigating North Lauderdale Shooting Which Left 1 Dead

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found shot in a vehicle. According to police, at approximately 6:47 a.m., emergency officials received a call regarding a shooting…

Crime

Broward Detectives Release Video of Suspect Wanted for Burglarizing Multiple Vehicles, Fishing…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

According to police, around 4 a.m., male carrying two fishing poles walking into a carport and attempted to open the car door of a vehicle at the residence. The suspect is believed to have burglarized 18 vehicles and got away…

Business

After Formal Review, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office To Discontinue Inmate Work Release Program; Epstein…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 16, 2019

The review began when the sheriff’s office faced tough questions about the way it handled the incarceration of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who was said to have spent little time in his cell while he was incarcerated in Palm Beach County.…

Local

Man Dies After Striking Fire Truck During Emergency in Hollywood Area

Joe Mcdermott Dec 14, 2019

According to Police, around 9:55 p.m. Dec. 11, Brian Huntley was traveling westbound on Stirling Road, when he struck a City of Hollywood Pierce fire truck in emergency mode. Huntley was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, by…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 12, 2019

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 700 Northpoint Pkwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In accordance…

Environment

Cuomo Bans Dangerous Pesticide but Environmental Bills Remain Unsigned

Joe Mcdermott Dec 12, 2019

The United States banned most home uses of chlorpyrifos in 2001, but it still is commonly used in agriculture. Saying it’s necessary to protect crops, last year the Trump administration announced it would not ban the pesticide. File…

Business

New Sheriff In Town: Deputy Krickovich Terminated After Conclusion of Internal Investigation Despite…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 11, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Today, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced the termination of Deputy Christopher Krickovich following the results of an internal affairs investigation. Deputy Krickovich was involved in an excessive force…

Third Teen Arrested for Making Threats of Violence at South Florida Schools; Cops Warn All Threats…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 10, 2019

Cypress Bay High School is located in Weston Florida, approximately 5 miles west of Fort Lauderdale, at 18600 Vista Park Blvd. This is the third teen arrested since Thursday for making a threat of violence at a school. All threats are…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriffs Office Looking for Dangerous Street Thug Who Is Accused of Stabbing Victim for…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 10, 2019

Police say the suspect stabbing the victim and fled, with the backpack, in an unknown direction near the 5900 block of South Jog Road, unincorporated Lake Worth. The victim received non-life threatening stab wound and was treated and…

Crime

Florida Driver Who Fled Scene and Reported Vehicle Stolen Charged in Fatal Death of Pedestrian; Was…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 9, 2019

When 29-year-old Christopher Shuman was questioned by detectives about inconsistencies in the information provided, he admitted to being the driver of the Altima at the time of the fatal crash. OAKLAND PARK, FL - Broward County…

Crime

12-Year-Old Florida Girl Arrested for Threat to Kill Students on Snapchat; Posted “Death List” of…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 9, 2019

WESTON, FL – A 12-year-old girl was arrested for making a false threat to kill students at a Weston school Friday. According to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, around 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 6, a Falcon Cove Middle School…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 5, 2019

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 Lake Worth, FL 33460. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

Four “Gangster Disciples” Sentenced Following Jury Trial; Convictions on Racketeering Acts, Multiple…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 5, 2019

Suspected members of the Gangster Disciples criminal street gang which was formed in the Southside of Chicago in the late 1960s. The Disciples are said to have approximately 40,000 members, some as young as pre-teen with others as old as…

Crime

Miami-Dade Police Detective Involved In Shooting After 22nd Avenue Traffic Stop; Man On Scooter…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 5, 2019

MIAMI, FL - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating a police shooting that involved a Miami-Dade Police Department detective. According to investigators, Robbery Intervention Detail detectives observed a male riding…

Crime

Homicide Detectives Investigating Deadly Car Crash In Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating a car crash that left a Lauderdale Lakes woman dead early Sunday morning. According to police, around 3:40 a.m. Dec. 1, Bob LaFrance was…

Crime

Search Begins for Missing Young Miami Woman Jashanie Ragin

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2019

According to police, sixteen year old Jashanie Ragin, considered a missing and endangered juvenile, suffers from depression and has made suicidal threats. She left her residence earlier today and has not returned. Anyone with information…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2019

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 Lake Worth, FL 33467. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2019

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 Boca Raton, FL 33428. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Business

Two Suspects Wanted for Strong Arm Robbery at MetroPCS in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Dec 3, 2019

According to police, the unknown female and male pictured entered MetroPCS with the intent to commit robbery when the female implied she had a weapon and threatened employees as she walked behind the counter and helped herself to two…

Crime

One Man In Custody, Antoine Donta Newton, 37, After Deadly Shooting Outside “The Rose Gentlemen’s…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 29, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Deputies responded to a shooting at the Rose Gentlemen’s Club, formerly known as Flashdance, at 4400 block of Purdy Lane. Upon arrival deputies learned an altercation had just occurred resulting in several…

Business

Florida Woman, Ericka Tecora Long, 28, Charged Under Federal Indictment Related to “The Hobbs Act”…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 27, 2019

Law enforcement officers reviewed ankle monitor location records, which revealed that the device was in the vicinity of the robberies and showed a photo line-up photograph of Ericka Tecora Long, 28, to victims who positively identified…

Crime

Broward Detectives Release Video and Images of Person of Interest Involved In Traffic Dispute That…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 27, 2019

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives believe the man fled the scene in a white, full-size pickup traveling northbound on Northeast Second Avenue after leaving Oakland Park Boulevard around 6:19 p.m. Nov. 17. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL –…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Nov 26, 2019

Crime

DEVELOPING: Miami Drive-By Shooting Leaves 2 Dead, 2 Injured; At Least Two Subjects At Large; Cops:…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 26, 2019

MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting that resulted in two dead and two others injured. According to investigators, the Shot Spotter System (a gunshot detection system) alerted of gun…

Crime

Miami-Dade Police Investigating Shooting in Tropical Park, Olympia Heights

Joe Mcdermott Nov 23, 2019

UPDATE 3/6/2020: Detectives have identified Brian Hopiher, 21, of Miami, Florida, as the subject in this case. He was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated battery. OLYMPIA HEIGHTS, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department,…

PETITION SURFACES: “We, The Undersigned, Respectfully Request That the President Grant Full and…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 22, 2019

President Trump has made freer use of his pardon powers than his recent predecessors and took to Twitter Friday to go to bat for Stone, well known for his hard-edged politics, after he was convicted. Photo credit: C-SPAN. …

Business

“Truly Significant” for Las Vegas: Elon Musk’s The Boring Company Begins Tunneling Convention…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 20, 2019

LVCVA CEO Steve Hill, left, and Boring Company President Steve Davis turn the start keys as The Boring Company and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority mark the start of tunneling for the The Boring Company’s People Mover at the Las…

Crime

COPS: Riviera Beach Man Charged with First Degree Murder, Attempted Robbery with a Firearm and…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 19, 2019

According to police, Caleb Gilmore, 35, who once lived in Riviera Beach has been charged in a fatal shooting which took place in January at 6th Street and Cypress Drive, Lake Park. PALM BEACH, FL – Caleb Gilmore, 35, who once lived…

Crime

UPDATED: Broward Detectives Looking for Driver of White Full-Size Pickup As Traffic Dispute Shooting…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 19, 2019

According to police, around 6:15 p.m. on Nov. 17, a man was seen lying on the road in Oakland Park suffering from a gunshot wound. Broward Sheriff’s detectives believe a traffic dispute resulted in a man dead. UPDATED: 11/20/2019 - A…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Theft of Beat Headphones from Apple Store in Mall at Wellington Green; Cops Say…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 14, 2019

According to police, the unknown male suspect is wanted for theft of Beat Headphones from a local Apple store in the Mall at Wellington Green. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers. An app can be downloaded…

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