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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 County Detectives Investigating Shooting in Belle Glade

Joe Mcdermott Sep 27, 2019

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, Deputies responded to a report of a shooting near the 600 block of Ave A, in the City of Belle Glade yesterday September 27, 2019 around noon. BELLE GLADE, FL – Detectives are…

Business

China’s Tight Grip on Enterprise Will Influence Decisions Based on “Social Credit System”…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 27, 2019

BEIJING - China is building a national reputation system it calls a “Social Credit System” which is intended to evaluate and calculate a reputation score based on behavior and habits of its businesses and its people. The system will…

Crime

Three Women Wanted for Grand Theft of Elderly Woman in Lake Worth

Joe Mcdermott Sep 27, 2019

According to police, the suspect females used distraction techniques to steal an elderly victim’s wallet from her purse while shopping in the Dollar General store. If you recognize the suspects you may be entitled to a cash reward as they…

Crime

Credit Card Theft Device Found on Gas Pumps at 7-Eleven in Boynton Beach; Anyone Who Purchased Fuel…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 26, 2019

According to police, a credit card skimmer was located and is believed to have been connected to the gas pumps at 7 Eleven located at 4900 Block of Le Chalet Blvd, Boynton Beach. Photo: Google Street Views. BOYNTON BEACH, FL - The Palm…

Crime

Broward Detectives Conducting Homicide Investigation In Deerfield Beach; Late Night Gunshots Leave…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 26, 2019

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of two people found in a Deerfield Beach home Wednesday morning. According to police, at approximately 9:40 a.m., employees from a…

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Searching for Gray, 2014 or 2015 4-Door Honda Civic Which Fled Scene of…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 25, 2019

POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward County Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who was struck by two vehicles early this morning in Pompano Beach. The incident occurred at approximately 5:35 a.m. in the…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Sep 25, 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. BELLE GLADE, FL - In accordance with Chapter 775 of The Florida…

Crime

Gangster Rapper “6ix9ine” Turns Witness for Prosecution in NYC Federal RICO Trial; Expected to Enter…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 24, 2019

Daniel Hernandez, known professionally as “6ix9ine” stated during testimony that he wanted real gang members for the video and paid for about three dozen red bandannas for the video. He added that he had joined the gang to increase his…

Local

2-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Pompano Beach Canal

Joe Mcdermott Sep 23, 2019

An aerial view of 340 S.E. Sixth Avenue in Pompano Beach where Broward County police say a two year old boy drown in the canal at approximately 6:46 p.m. Thursday night. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A 2-year-old boy was found unresponsive by a…

Crime

Nine Men Arrested in Prostitution Crackdown in Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Sep 23, 2019

In effort to combat an ongoing prostitution and drug problem in the immediate area of the 3600 block of South Military Trail, in Greenacres, police arrested and charged nine individuals on charges of soliciting another to commit…

Crime

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Makes 591 Traffic Stops During DUI Saturation Patrol from Delray…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 23, 2019

During the evening enforcement 591 Traffic Stops were made and resulted in 15 DUI Arrests, 14 Misdemeanor Arrests, 55 Criminal Traffic Violations, 361 Traffic Citations, 389 Traffic Warnings. File photo. PALM BEACH, FL – On…

Crime

New Jersey Man Indicted for Terrorist Activities on Behalf of Islamic Jihad Organization; Checked…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 22, 2019

MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Department of Justice announced that Alexei Saab, 42, of Morristown, New Jersey, also known as Ali Hassan Saab, Alex Saab, or Rachid, was charged today in a nine-count indictment for offenses related to his…

Crime

Colombian Narcotics Kingpin, Jose Bayron Piedrahita-Ceballos, Sentenced to Prison for Bribing Former…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 22, 2019

Jose Bayron Piedrahita-Ceballos, 60, of Medellin, Colombia when Colombian federal police arrested what they considered one of its major kingpins at one of his farms in Antioquia, Colombia in September 2017. Photo: National Army of Colombia…

Local

West Palm Beach Man Killed Crossing Military Trail in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Sep 21, 2019

A fatal pedestrian crash was result of an incident that took place on South Military Trail in West Palm Beach last night at the 4000 block of South Military Trail in West Palm Beach. File photo. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - A West Palm Beach…

Broward County Detectives Seeking to Identify Three Suspects in Grand Theft at Zeina Jewelry,…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 21, 2019

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 8, three suspects approached began looking at items at Zeina Jewelry; while the two female suspects engaged the employee, the male suspect stole a cross from the jewelry box. OAKLAND PARK, FL -…

Crime

Early Morning Raid Leads to Seizure Of Drugs, Guns and Cash in Fort Lauderdale; Most Will Face…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2019

Detectives arrested six individuals and seized approximately $5,000 worth of narcotics, including crack cocaine, oxycodone, MDMA and cannabis, in addition to roughly $2,000 in cash. Three firearms were also recovered, including at 9 mm…

Woman Mass Soliciting “Dick Pics” on Twitter Had Good Intentions

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2019

Kelsey Bressler, 28, of Seattle, received hundreds of pictures to her account “showMeYourD” after posting a message requesting genital images from men so she could test a new artificial intelligence to automatically filter unwanted sexual…

Business

FEDS: Former CEO of Pharmakon Pharmacueticals Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Defrauding FDA,…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2019

Paul J. Elmer, 68, former president and owner of Pharmakon Pharmacueticals Inc., was sentenced to 33 months in prison. Elmer also was ordered to pay a $25,000 fine and serve one year of supervised release after serving his prison…

HORRENDOUS: Wisconsin Man Sexually Assaulted 4-Year-Old Girl in the Philippines, Digitally Recorded…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2019

Jeffrey H. Ernisse, 61, was sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for producing and possessing child pornography in 2015 and engaging in illicit sexual conduct with a minor in the Philippines between…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Boynton Beach

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2019

WPTV News Chopper 12 flew over the residence inside the Sand & Sea Development and observed the scene where police determined the injured individuals; a male and female, were involved in a domestic disturbance resulting in one shooting…

Crime

BUSTED: Boynton Beach Pair Arrested for Selling Over $2 Million Dollars in Counterfeit Watches…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 19, 2019

Steven Michael Price, 32, and Deva Overman, 37, both of Boynton Beach, were charged with selling counterfeit goods of $20k or more within Palm Beach County. Both, are scheduled to appear in court this morning. BOYNTON BEACH, FL - On…

Crime

Palm Beach Police Seeking Driver of Newer White or Silver, Kia, Four-Door Sedan with Left Front and…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 18, 2019

Police are looking for the vehicle which is believed to be a newer white or silver, Kia, four-door sedan with left front and side damage. Anyone with information is requested to contact Investigator Robert Stephan #7240 with the Palm…

Crime

Governor Ron DeSantis Commends Florida’s Genetic Genealogy Team Efforts Leading to Arrest of…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 17, 2019

“I commend FDLE’s Genetic Genealogy Team for their efforts to support law enforcement investigations to get this suspected serial killer off the streets and out of our communities,” said Governor DeSantis. TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today,…

Crime

PBSO: Nationwide Jury Duty Scam Comes to Palm Beach Florida

Joe Mcdermott Sep 17, 2019

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s office is warning residents that a caller is claiming to be a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office; the recipient missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for his or her arrest. PALM…

FBI: Former Ohio Couple Charged with Stealing Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets From…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 16, 2019

According to the indictment, Yu Zhou and Li Chen were arrested on multiple charges involving stealing research and trade secrets from Nationwide Children's Hospital for his personal financial gain. WASHINGTON, D.C. - A former Dublin,…

FEDS: Former Texas Hospital Administrator, Starsky Bomer, Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 16, 2019

Starsky Bomer, 46, was formerly the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Atrium Medical Center and Pristine Healthcare; the government alleged between 2011 and February 2013 Bomer aided in a scheme that saw $16 million in…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Seeking Info on Unidentified Woman Missing Since 2013; Remains…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 14, 2019

Artist rendering of a woman missing since 2013. Her remains were found near a homeless camp behind 2311 10th Ave N in Lake Worth. A multicolored purse with Aquarius & Taurus keychains and two rings were also located. She may have had…

Crime

Former Alabama Resident, Alaa Mohd Abusaad, Pleads Guilty to Concealing Terrorism Financing to Aid…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 14, 2019

Alaa Mohd Abusaad, who pleaded guilty to the charge of concealment of terrorism financing on Friday, September 13, 2019. The maximum penalty for concealment of terrorism financing is 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and up to a life…

Business

FEDS: Former President of AFGE Local 2463, Audonus Duplessis, Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $80,000…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 13, 2019

Audonus A. Duplessis, 25, of Washington, D.C., was elected to serve as President of Local 2463 in May 2017. According to a statement of facts signed by Duplessis in connection with his guilty plea, Duplessis stole more than $80,000 from…

Business

South Florida Nursing Home Mogul, Philip Esformes, Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Largest Health…

Joe Mcdermott Sep 13, 2019

Philip Esformes, 50, of Miami Beach, Florida, is seen here in a 2011 court deposition while lawyers from Chicago’s Goldberg Kohn questioned Esformes about how he and his father worked together. MIAMI , FL – A federal district…

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