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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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Genealogy Helps Identify Murder Victim Who Disappeared in 1981

Joe Mcdermott Jul 20, 2022

Theresa Caroline Fillingim, who was 16 years old at the time, was reported missing to the Tampa Police Department by her sister Margaret Johns on May 16, 1980. Fillingim's remains were recovered from the Mansfield property on April 3,…

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Hollywood Suspect Who Threw “Molotov Cocktails” At SWAT Team During Standoff Killed; Florida…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2022

Hollywood SWAT operators responded to the scene to assist. Several hours later, Broward SWAT Team operators responded to the scene and relieved Hollywood SWAT in order to execute a search and arrest warrant for the subject. File photo:…

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Monster Who Raped 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl Turns Out To Be Illegal Immigrant; Story Was Leveraged In…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 14, 2022

The 5’ 3” 27-year-old, Gerson Fuentes, is charged with raping a 10-year-old Ohio girl who had traveled to Indiana for an abortion. On Tuesday and appeared in court in Ohio on Wednesday for his arraignment. COLUMBUS, OH – An illegal…

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Two Arrested for Homicide After Man Found Dead Inside Mercedes Benz at Pacific Points Apartments in…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 8, 2022

According to investigators, Alexis Lynn Rupert, 21, and Neal Rice, 41, were booked into the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail where both face one count of first-degree murder. The investigation continues. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL -…

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

Joe Mcdermott Jul 7, 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…

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COPS: Fort Lauderdale Man Being Questioned By Detectives on Sexual Assault Charges Attacks Deputy…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 6, 2022

According to investigators, Samuel Shirk, 20, of Fort Lauderdale, committed sexual assault and lewd and lascivious molestation on a young child while staying with the child and the child’s mother. After being questioned by detectives at…

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Deputies Find Screaming Woman Being Held At Knifepoint In Boca Raton Residence, Suspect Shot In The…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 3, 2022

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the incident involving the female victim. The suspect is facing charges of armed false imprisonment and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with other charges pending. Palm…

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AK-47, 9mm, Ammo Seized In Port St. Lucie Raid After Confrontation With Convicted Felon Following…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 2, 2022

33-year-old Cody Tyler Eckhardt was charged with three counts of possession of firearm or ammunition by a convicted felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to…

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Detectives Seeking to ID Suspect Wanted for Animal Cruelty in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jul 1, 2022

According to authorities, on June 14, 2022, at approximately 6:35 am, a small grey and white Maltese dog was left abandoned locked inside a dog crate at a gas station located at 1554 Palm Beach lakes Blvd, in West Palm. The person…

Entertainment

VIDEO: Actor Jon Voight Calls On Biden To Be Impeached; “He Has Wronged This Nation’s Glory” –…

Joe Mcdermott Jul 1, 2022

A rarity in Hollywood, multi-award-winning actor Jon Voight has not kept is right-leaning conservative beliefs silent as is the status-quo in the entertainment business. As such, his outstanding Hollywood career has suffered over recent…

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Detectives Seeking Suspects Wanted For Stealing Items From Lake Worth Walgreens; Fled In Silver…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 30, 2022

According to authorities, the three unknown individuals entered the Walgreens located in 1000 block of North Dixie Highway, and worked together in unison to steal over $200 of items and liquor then fled in a silver Toyota Camry. …

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Miami Detectives Seeking To ID Man Who Forcibly Grabbed 63 Year-Old Victim’s Chain From His…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 30, 2022

Detectives are seeking the assistance of the community with any information in this case, to include the identity or the whereabouts of the subject, who is described as a black male, 20-28 years old. The investigation continues. UPDATE…

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Miami Detectives Seeking Victims In Investment Fraud Case; Believe Suspect Carried Out Scams…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 28, 2022

According to detectives, 65 year-old Ana Maria Nunez has carried investment scams throughout the Miami-Dade County area for several years and authorities are seeking additional victims. MIAMI, FL - According to detectives, during…

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Suspect Wanted For Fraudulent Bank Transactions at TD Bank in Greenacres

Joe Mcdermott Jun 27, 2022

According to authorities, the unknown male entered TD Bank in the City of Greenacres and proceeded to make fraudulent withdrawals from a victim’s personal and business bank accounts. GREENACRES, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s…

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 24, 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 Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

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REWARD: Detectives Seeking To ID Group Pickpocketing In Wellington; Organized Distraction Theft…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 23, 2022

According to authorities, two males and one female, entered a Wellington Whole Foods and together distracted a victim resulting in the victim’s wallet being snatched from her purse. WELLINGTON, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s…

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Detectives: 36+ Grams Of Cocaine Laced With Fentanyl Seized From Teen Selling Drugs Through Snapchat…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 22, 2022

According to authorities, 18-year-old Andrew Fick was arrested last week after Detectives learned he was selling drugs through the social media platform Snapchat. Fick was charged with trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in cocaine, sale…

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Social Media Video Of Truck Disposing Contaminated Waste Into Miami Area Lake Leads To Illegal…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 22, 2022

According to authorities, the individuals responsible were identified as Julio Barreto, 51, President of the company, and Dayron Barreto, 25, a manager, both of whom have been charged with Felony Violation of Florida Litter Law. MIAMI,…

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 20, 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…

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Volusia Detectives Searching For Man With Two Felony Warrants After Shooting At DeBary IHOP;…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 20, 2022

Sammy McKnight Jr., 31 has an open warrant for failure to appear on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Detectives have now also obtained a warrant for McKnight Jr.’s arrest on a charge of second degree murder.…

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6’Ft Tall 300 Pound Wild Bear Walks Into Family’s Back Porch In Royal Palm Beach While…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 20, 2022

Upon arrival, the deputy observed a large black bear, approximately 6’ and estimated at 300 pounds, on the south side of Crestwood Blvd entering the bushes and began walking west bound between the bushes and the fence line. The fence line…

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VIDEO: Sanford Carjacking Suspects Caught After Fleeing, Crashing In Volusia County; Left Behind…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 18, 2022

<img decoding="async" width="900" height="580" src="https://publishedreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/carjackers.jpg" alt="Quanterrius J. Lane, 23, and Javaris Jacques Manning, 27…

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 17, 2022

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Public Invited To Weekend Candlelight Vigil To Commemorate Two Years Of Cape Coral Mom’s…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 17, 2022

Lauren Dumolo, 29 at the time of her disappearance, was last seen at her downtown Cape Coral home in June 2020 and the last phone call she had was with her sister Cassie on June 18, 2020 around 6:30 p.m. Since that time, law enforcement,…

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on Common…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 13, 2022

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Who Is Temporarily…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 13, 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 Boynton Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

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

Joe Mcdermott Jun 13, 2022

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Detectives Arrest Pompano Beach Man In Wife’s Disappearance, Murder; Believe Body Was Disposed Of In…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 12, 2022

Broward Sheriff's Detectives have arrested Ian Andrew Lanning, 54, of Pompano Beach, in the disappearance and murder of his wife, Irene Lanning Xeniti, 53. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit,…

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SAY CHEESE: Detectives Identify Early Morning Shooting Suspect In Port Charlotte; 44 Year-Old…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 12, 2022

According to authorities, 44 year-old Nicholas Jerome Bell should be considered armed and dangerous.. If anyone has any information on Bell’s whereabouts, call 911 immediately and do not attempt to approach him. UPDATE JUNE 30, 2022,…

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COPS: Appears Someone Threw Female Shih Tzu Over Fence At Tri-County Animal Rescue In Boca Raton;…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 10, 2022

A female Shih Tzu approximately six years old named “Parker” by staff at Tri-County Animal Rescue a short time after she was found. BOCA RATON, FL - In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 8, 2022, a volunteer at the Tri-County…

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