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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

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 30, 2022

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. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Crime

Marion County Man With Schizophrenia Charged with Second Degree Murder After Violent Fatal Stabbing…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 29, 2022

According to authorities, 24 year-old Jose Ismael Florencio has been charged with Second Degree Murder after he stabbed his roommate, 48 year-old Marvin Lee Pate, to death. MARION COUNTY, FL – On Sunday, August 28, 2022, the…

Crime

Broward Deputy Arrested After Not Turning In Staged Lost Purse During ‘Undercover Integrity…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 26, 2022

According to detectives, Deputy Michael Spencer, 49, was arrested and charged with grand theft. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office Public Corruption Unit (PCU) detectives say they arrested a veteran Broward Sheriff’s Office…

Crime

Miami Detectives Charge Cutler Bay Man, 21, With Attempted Murder of Law Enforcement Officer And…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 26, 2022

According to authorities, 21 year-old Gilbert Wayne Turner of Cutler Bay was arrested and was charged with attempted second degree murder of a law enforcement officer and third degree grand theft of a motor vehicle. MIAMI, FL –…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Spafford…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 25, 2022

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. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Society

Reuters Publishes Article Critical of Alternative Video Platforms, But Did They Fail to Highlight…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 24, 2022

Some conservatives are speculating that the story is a hit piece aimed at getting Rumble’s inclusion in Apple and Google’s app stores revoked essentially deplatforming the service; BitChute is already banned from both stores however,…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Suspects for Catalytic Converter Thefts in Unincorporated Riviera Beach

Joe Mcdermott Aug 22, 2022

According to authorities, unknown suspects were captured on video surveillance stealing catalytic converters from multiple businesses in unincorporated Riviera Beach. RIVIERA BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking…

Crime

COPS: Charlotte High School Teacher Was Hiding Missing Endangered Juvenile In Port Charlotte Home

Joe Mcdermott Aug 17, 2022

According to authorities, while investigators were attempting to locate the juvenile who was reported missing by his parents on Friday, August 12, 2022, information they received led them to the home of 31 year-old Kelly Simpson who is…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator, Transient, Now Residing…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 17, 2022

Crime

38-Year-Old Ocala Man Arrested For Sexual Activity With Victim Under 12; Major Crimes Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 16, 2022

According to authorities, Rogelio Argote Munoz, 38, of Ocala, was arrested for lewd or lascivious conduct, lewd or lascivious molestation on a victim less than 12 years of age, and attempted sexual battery on a victim less than 12 years of…

Crime

Hernando County’s Very Own “Big Nasty” Back In County Lockup After Failure To Meet…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 16, 2022

According to county records, Robin Dwayne Nelson (aka "Big Nasty") has a slew of additional previous arrests for robbery, battery, burglary, kidnapping, obstructing of justice, criminal mischief, contempt of court, probation violations,…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 10, 2022

Crime

Detectives Seeking Man Who Stole Checks And Money Orders from Rent Drop Box In Royal Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2022

According to authorities, the man broke into a rent payment drop box fixed to the exterior of the business twice and helped himself to all the contents including checks and money orders from the box. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm…

Crime

Miami Man Charged With Murder After Shooting Woman In The Head, Leaving Her In Alleyway; Cops Say…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2022

Ron Adam Donaldson, 43, of Miami Beach, was charged with second degree murder with a weapon after invoking his right to remain silent and requested representation by council. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department,…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Woman Wanted For Stealing $3k In Computer Equipment, Groceries From Royal Palm…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 3, 2022

According to authorities, the unknown female entered Costco and helped herself to over $3,000 in computer equipment and groceries before exiting the store without making payment. ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s…

Crime

After Lengthy Investigation, Two Miami Men Who Owned Accounting Firm Charged With Theft And Money…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 2, 2022

Leandro Machado Gonzalez, 26, of Miami, Florida was charged with Money Laundering/Financial Institution/Greater Than $20K, Less Than $100K, F/3-Organized Scheme to Defraud,F/2- Grand Theft $20K Less Than $100K. Juan Mendieta, 50, of Miami…

Crime

WATCH: Surveillance Video Captures Two Thieves In-Action During Broad Daylight Armed Robbery In…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 1, 2022

Video surveillance captured the suspects which appear to be black males in their early to late teens. Investigators are seeking the assistance of the community to identity and locate the subjects. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on Pebble Beach Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Aug 1, 2022

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 Lake Worth Beach, FL, Palm Beach County. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance…

Crime

Broward Detectives Arrest Two Suspects For Dania Beach Homicide

Joe Mcdermott Jul 29, 2022

According to authorities, Charles Alford, 37, and Katherine Farris, 37, were booked into the Broward Sheriff’s Main Jail where they both face one count each for first-degree murder. Alford faces an additional charge for possession of a…

Crime

Machete Man Who Shot Victim In The Face Arrested In North Lauderdale

Joe Mcdermott Jul 29, 2022

According to authorities, detectives arrested Luis Alberto Escolástico Canela, 22, of Oakland Park, for allegedly shooting another man in the face last month in Oakland Park. OAKLAND PARK, FL – Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Suspect Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards In Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Jul 26, 2022

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="507" src="http://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/female-suspect.png" alt="According to authorities, the unknown female used the…

Business

President Trump Endorses Eli Crane for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District – “Has My…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 25, 2022

Trump has endorsed Congressional candidate Eli Crane, a former Navy SEAL and self-described “America First” candidate. Crane was born in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Yuma when he was two years old. Crane served in the United…

Crime

Miami Landlord-Tenant Dispute Turns Into Murder

Joe Mcdermott Jul 25, 2022

According to investigators, Samuel Omar Gonzalez, 34, is responsible for the death of his 27-year-old tenant after an argument. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – Miami-Dade Police have arrested a subject they say is responsible for the…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Suspect Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Cards At Wellington Green Mall

Joe Mcdermott Jul 25, 2022

According to authorities, the unknown female attempted to make two purchases; one for $2,300 and one for $618 with the victim’s stolen credit cards at Dillard’s. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (desertrose.com)…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator, Transient, Now Residing…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 25, 2022

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Depot Street In…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 25, 2022

Crime

Broward Homicide Detectives Arrest Convicted Felon for Murder; Dead Body Found Buried In Backyard of…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 22, 2022

According to authorities, Simon Lee Hand, 23, of North Lauderdale, is being charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon. The investigation and evidence…

Crime

Surveillance Video Catches Suspect With Machete Shoot Victim In The Face In Oakland Park; Fled Scene…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 22, 2022

On camera two men are seen exchanging words outside of a store. Moments later, the subject points a gun at the victim, walks straight towards him and gets close enough to shoot him in the face. The subject is seen fleeing in a four-door…

Health

Joe Biden Reveals He Has Cancer During Speech in Massachusetts

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2022

At 79, Joe Biden is the oldest president in American history. Eighteen months into his term, the burdens of governing have staggered him. Concerns about his age top the list for why Democratic voters want the party to find an alternative…

Health

NFL Super Bowl Champ Dies at Age 50; Found Dead In Hotel Room, Journalists Not Interested in Why?

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2022

New England Patriots vs. Dallas Cowboys, October 16, 2011 in Foxborough, Boston, MA. File photo: Joseph Sohm, Shutter Stock, licensed. WAKE FOREST, N.C. - A former NFL wide receiver has died at the age of 50 years old, according…

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