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

Joe Mcdermott Nov 13, 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 and around N Military Trail and Southern Blvd and Southern Blvd. and Military Trail in…

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

Joe Mcdermott Nov 13, 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 Belle Glade, FL 33430. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Cops Say Armed Security Guard, Alejandro Cabrera-Cruz, 54, Fatally Shot Woman at Small Miami-Dade…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 13, 2019

According to police, officers responded to a business in reference to a female shot. Alejandro Cabrera-Cruz, 54, was charged with Manslaughter with a Deadly Weapon, a First Degree Felony in Florida. MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police…

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Female Suspect Wanted for Robbery at West Palm Beach Cricket Wireless

Joe Mcdermott Nov 12, 2019

According to Palm Beach County Deputies, the unknown female in surveillance photos entered the store and requested to see iPhones. As the suspect was shown different phones she grabbed them, implied she had a weapon, threatened the worker…

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VIDEO: Miami Shooter Remains at Large, Detectives Investigating, Seeking Community Assistance;…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 11, 2019

MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade detectives are investigating a shooting that took place in August with a violent suspect still on the loose. Police are asking the public for any information related to the incident to assist them in…

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Detectives Investigating Homicide In Neighborhood Near Fort Lauderdale

Joe Mcdermott Nov 10, 2019

According to police, just before 12:30 a.m. Friday, deputies dispatched to the 2700 block of Northwest Ninth Street found a 38-year-old had been shot and unresponsive. He was discovered lying on a grassy area adjacent to the roadway and…

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Miami Detectives Investigating Cutler Bay Home Invasion, Murder Robbery; Victim Ambushed at Front…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 7, 2019

MIAMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau, is investigating a shooting that resulted in one death and a robbery. According to investigators, Cutler Bay units were dispatched to a shooting at a residence…

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BUSTED: Two Suspects Wanted in Connection with Stolen Power Tools from Local Lowe’s Home Improvement…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 7, 2019

According to police, Jamal Poole, 43 and James Ryan Wetmore, 25, have been arrested. Poole, who is related with a Lake Park carjacking case in February was booked on October 27, 2019. Wetmore was booked yesterday November 6, 2019.…

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West Palm Woman, Lorie Sinclair, 46, Stabbed Two Victims, Fled Scene After Road Rage Altercation in…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 6, 2019

According to Palm Beach County Deputies, Lorie Sinclair, 46, pursed her victims, threw and unknown item at their vehicle and then confronted them in a parking lot in West Palm Beach. After a verbal argument turned violent, Sinclair…

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Miami Detectives Release Surveillance Videos of Strong Arm Robbery in Bank Parking Lot; 82 Year-Old…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 6, 2019

MAIMI, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department's Robbery Bureau is investigating a strong arm robbery in a Chase bank parking lot on September 7, 2019 at approximately 12:19 p.m. According to investigators, an 82 year-old victim…

Local

Greenacres Boy, 15-Months Old, Dies from Drowning; Found Floating In Retention Pond Near Home, Palm…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 6, 2019

GREENACRES, FL – The Palm Beach County Deputies responded to the 2600 block of Canalside Drive in reference to a drowning. According to police, upon arrival deputies learned a toddler, boy, 15 months old, was found floating in a…

Business

COPS: Surveillance Photo of Suspect Wanted for Stolen Credit Card Fraud at Champs Store in the Mall…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 6, 2019

WELLINGTON, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is conducting an investigation and is asking the public for assistance in identifying a person wanted for fraudulent use of stolen credit cards. According to police, an unknown…

Business

Palm Beach Cops Looking for Suspect Who They Say Walked Into Local Best Buy, Selected Two Desktop…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 5, 2019

According to police, the unknown suspect who is shown in the surveillance footage walked into the Best Buy store, selected two all-in-one desktop computers and fled the store. BOCA RATON, FL - According to the Palm Beach County…

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South Florida Deputy Caught on Surveillance Video Grabbing A 15-Year-Old Female Student by the Neck…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 5, 2019

POMPANO BEACH, FL – Personnel with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division have arrested a school resource deputy on one count of child abuse from an incident that dates back to September 25, 2019 at Cross Creek…

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Broward Homicide Detectives Investigating Suspicious Death of Man and Woman Found Dead Behind…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 4, 2019

UPDATE: 11/6/2015: Yesterday, November 5, 2019 police released the names of the victims. The identities of the deceased are as follows: Victim 1, Andre Jackson, 19 and Victim 2, Zentavious Williams, 24. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL -…

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Suspect Rammed Unmarked Police Vehicles, Fled Scene After Attempted Arrest on Narcotics…

Joe Mcdermott Nov 2, 2019

Fakeria Shazay Phillips who is charged with fleeing law enforcement, resisting arrest with violence and two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. LANTANA, FL - A man is in jail after attempting to flee and avoid a…

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Palm Beach Detectives Investigating Double Homicide in City of Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott Oct 31, 2019

Palm Beach County Deputies responded to shots fired in the 300 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, in the City of Belle Glade. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division responded to investigate further. No motive or suspect…

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South Florida Man Charged With Smuggling Military Grade Diving Equipment to Libya; Technology…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 31, 2019

Often used by Navy SEALs, rebreathers -- which don't emit bubbles -- recycle exhaled air, remove carbon dioxide and add oxygen and other gases through a loop mouthpiece. Divers can go far deeper and stay under far longer than with…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office To Honor Members of the Community With “Samaritan Awards” at Annual…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 30, 2019

On Thursday, October 31, 2019 Sheriff Bradshaw will award members of the community with Samaritan Awards, awarded for their outstanding acts, achievement, and/or exceptional service to his or her fellow man and community that is…

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Palm Beach County Sheriffs: Another Successful Conclusion of Senate Bill 636 With Arrest of Sexual…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 29, 2019

PALM BEACH, FL - According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, Detectives obtained a warrant for the arrest of Noel Morales Medina for Sexual Battery AND Burglary in regards to a 1999 case in which a Sexual Assault Kit was…

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Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers Looking to Identify Suspect Who Committed Series of Armed Robberies at…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 25, 2019

The subject is described as a Black female, 30-40 year old, 5’02”- 5’06”, 170-180 lbs., long black hair in a ponytail or braided. Wearing what appears to be a heavy white powder/makeup on her face, a cap, and sunglasses. MIAMI-DADE,…

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“CODIS” DNA Database Leads to New Jersey Arrest of Noel K. Bango for Backlogged 1992 Sexual Battery…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 24, 2019

Noel K. Bango, who was identified as a suspect with the CODIS, FBI DNA Indexing System. The arrest is another successful conclusion of the Senate Bill 636, regarding sexual assault kit backlog cases. PALM BEACH, FL – Palm Beach County…

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CRIME STOPPERS: Cops Release Surveillance Photos of Suspect Wanted for Stealing from Multiple Target…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 23, 2019

According to The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the unknown suspect (appearing in the surveillance picture) is wanted for stealing multiple vacuum cleaners from Target stores in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade counties. …

Local

Broward Sheriff’s Office, Partners with Brightline, Soon To Be Virgin Trains, In Public…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - In the first nine months of 2019, Broward Sheriff's Office detectives responded to 11 train fatalities. What makes these fatalities even more tragic is that they are all preventable. Sheriff Gregory Tony is…

Local

Broward Sheriff’s Investigating Death of Woman Struck by Vehicle on State Road 7 in Lauderdale…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday Oct. 9, in Lauderdale Lakes. According to police, the incident occurred…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 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 Palm Springs, FL 33461. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with Chapter 775 of The…

Crime

Shooting Claims Life of 15 Year-Old at House Party in Miami

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 15 year-old male. MIAMI-DADE, FL -- The Miami-Dade Police Department's Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting that police say…

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South Korean National and Hundreds of Others Charged Worldwide in Takedown of Largest Darknet Child…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 17, 2019

According to federal officials, agents from the IRS-CI, HSI, National Crime Agency in the United Kingdom, and Korean National Police in South Korea arrested Son and seized the server that he used to operate a Darknet market that…

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

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 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 West Palm Beach, FL. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In accordance with Chapter 775 of The…

Crime

Multiple Suspects Wanted for Stealing Thousands Worth of DeWalt Power Tools from Lowe’s Home…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 2019

ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying multiple suspects who are wanted for stealing power tools from a local Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Two unknown…

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