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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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Detectives Investigating Shooting In Village of Wellington Shortly Before 2 AM This Morning; Shooter…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 2022

Palm Beach Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Fatio Blvd and Postley Court, in Wellington, in regards to a domestic disturbance and located two victims; one female and one male suffering from non-life threatening gunshot…

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Despite States Republican-Championed “Red-Flag” Law, Miami-Dade Man Guns Down Father With Assault…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 9, 2022

27 year-old Maurice Nathan Wright Jr., is facing a murder charge in connection with the killing of his father, 50-year-old Maurice Wright. Detectives say an assault rifle was used. Photo credit: Miami-Dade Police Department …

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Skeletal Remains Discovered Within Babcock Ranch Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve Identified As Missing…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 8, 2022

On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the human skeletal were positively identified as Edward R. Gerdom, 61, of North Fort Myers. Gerdom hasn’t been seen since January 29, 2021. (…

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South Florida “Pillowcase Rapist” from 1980s Identified In Cold Case Investigation by Broward…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 7, 2022

Robert Koehler, 60, the man now known as the 1980s Pillowcase Rapist, has been identified by advances in DNA testing and relentless work by Broward County detectives. Based on Koehler’s extensive criminal activity, detectives believe…

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Man With Rifle Threatening To Kill, Gun-Down By Miami Police; Florida Department of Law Enforcement…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 7, 2022

Florida Department of Law Enforcement released photo of the subject’s rifle. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating a police shooting involving an officer with the Miami-Dade Police…

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Ocala Man Charged With 20 Counts Of Possession of Child Pornography Received Through Skype,…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2022

According to authorities, at first, Paul Kissner, 35, denied having child pornography, but when he was told that detectives were going to search through all electronic devices in the home for evidence, he admitted to receiving child…

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Detectives Seeking to ID Suspect Wanted for Fraudulent Bank Transaction in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2022

The incident occurred at the iThink Financial located in the 2900 block of North Military Trail, in West Palm Beach. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate a male suspect they say …

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COLD CASE: Remains Identified Through DNA; 15 Year Old Girl, Missing From Broward County, Is…

Joe Mcdermott Jun 2, 2022

The victim, 15 year old Susan Poole, missing from Broward County, is believed to have disappeared just before Christmas in 1972. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - In June of 1974, in an area known as burnt bridges on A1A, skeletal remains were…

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West Virginia Gun Owner Prevents Mass Casualty Event After Shooting Convicted Felon Who Opened Fire…

Joe Mcdermott May 30, 2022

Dennis Butler, 37, a prior convicted felon, was not entitled to own any guns. He was killed after he pulled out an AR-15 Style rifle and began shooting at dozens of people attending an outdoor birthday-graduation party. CHARLESTON, WV…

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71-Year-Old Man Hiding In Georgia Arrested For Capital Sexual Battery On Child, Faces Possible Death…

Joe Mcdermott May 27, 2022

According to authorities, 71 year old James Andrew Davis was arrested by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on a Marion County warrant for sexual battery on a victim younger than 12 years of age. MARION COUNTY, FL – On…

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Hernando Detectives Searching For Registered Sex Offender Who’s GPS Ankle Monitor Is “Not…

Joe Mcdermott May 25, 2022

According to authorities, 31 year-old Matthew Glen Thomas is a registered sex offender and is currently under the supervision of the Department of Corrections (DOC). As a part of his supervision, Thomas is equipped with a GPS ankle…

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Ocala Convicted Felon Arrested For Armed Drug Trafficking and Other Felony Drug Charges After…

Joe Mcdermott May 24, 2022

Willie Boyd Cobb, Jr. of Ocala, faces multiple felony drug charges, including armed trafficking of crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and hydrocodone; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana and…

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Coral Springs Man Involved In Four-Vehicle Crash Shoots Victim, Flees Pompano Beach Scene In…

Joe Mcdermott May 23, 2022

During the on-scene investigation, deputies learned the shooter, Dale Daniel Spidle, 35, of Coral Springs, exited a silver 2019 Kia Optima after the crash, shot a adult male, and then fled the scene in the victim's vehicle. POMPANO…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Suspect Who Stole $800 In Tools From Greenacres Hardware Store, Struck…

Joe Mcdermott May 19, 2022

According to authorities, the suspect walked out of the store with over $800 worth of tools and struck the manager with his vehicle as he was attempting to flee. GREENACRES, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to…

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Deerfield Beach Man Facing First-Degree Murder For Shooting That Occurred In 2017 After Victim Dies…

Joe Mcdermott May 18, 2022

According to authorities, David Hargrove, now 56, of Deerfield Beach is facing one count of first-degree murder for a shooting that occurred in 2017 was arrested Monday evening. BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A Deerfield Beach man facing one…

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New Brooksville Resident Hit With Slew Of Charges After Suspicious Person Report, Registered Sex…

Joe Mcdermott May 16, 2022

52 year-old, Daniel Randall, previously of Michigan, was charged with grand theft, driving while license suspended/revoked, possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. He was also charged with failure to report establishment of…

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VIDEO: Broward Detectives Seeking To ID Man Who Brazenly Stole Two Glock Firearms From Pawn Shop In…

Joe Mcdermott May 13, 2022

The crime was caught on surveillance video showing the subject walk to an area of the store where he took two firearms, and concealed them inside his shorts. The subject left the store in a vehicle, possibly a dark colored Dodge Avenger.…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Boynton Beach Bank Robbery Suspect

Joe Mcdermott May 11, 2022

According to authorities, the man entered TD Bank, passed the teller a note requesting cash and said he had a weapon. The incident occurred on Monday, May 9, 2022 at TD Bank in Boynton Beach. BOYNTON BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County…

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on Spafford Avenue In…

Joe Mcdermott May 11, 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…

Crime

Miami Police Release Forensic Sketch of Man Who Sexually Battered and Robbed Woman in Her Backyard

Joe Mcdermott May 10, 2022

With the victims help a forensic sketch artist was able to create the subject’s image to include his clothing description consisting of a black “hoodie” sweater and grey shorts. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade Police…

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DETECTIVES: Lake Worth Man Set Fire To Defraud Insurance Company

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2022

According to authorities, Davorio Henderson, 35, of Lake Worth. was located and arrested on charges related to grand theft, second degree arson and burglary of an unoccupied structure. LAKE WORTH, FL - On July 31, 2021, deputies…

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Broward Detectives Investigating Murder Near Fort Lauderdale

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 2022

Broward Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. File photo. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday morning in…

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COPS: Convicted Murderer Released After Life Sentence Charged In Stabbing Incident at Walmart in New…

Joe Mcdermott May 4, 2022

According to authorities, Michael J. Brown, 66, of New Smyrna Beach, was previously sentenced to life in prison for his role in a 1973 murder-for-hire. He became eligible for parole after 25 years of his life sentence and was released…

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing at La Quinta Hotel on…

Joe Mcdermott May 3, 2022

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Southern Blvd…

Joe Mcdermott May 2, 2022

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Detectives Arrest Two South Florida Men In 2021 Murder Of Woman Gunned Down In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 2, 2022

According to authorities, Sean Samuels, 30, of Fort Lauderdale and Tavaris Taylor, 41, of Lauderhill, are each charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of Jonelle Coleman. POMPANO BEACH, FL – Broward Sheriff’s…

Entertainment

Heavily Censored “Plandemic” Producer Mikki Willis Speaks at DTLA Event in Los Angeles, Announces…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 29, 2022

Independent investigative filmmaker Mikki Willis was among a long list of other speakers who joined thousands of attendees at the 'Defeat The Mandates' Rally held at Grand Park in Los Angeles, CA. LOS ANGELES, CA - Mikki Willis, the…

Crime

COPS: Oakland Park Man, 26, Suspected of At Least 20 Business Burglaries Throughout Broward And Palm…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 29, 2022

According to authorities, Zavier Harris, 26, of Oakland Park, was arrested on charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure, resisting arrest with violence, wearing a mask while in commission of a felony and violation of felony probation.…

Crime

Detectives Seeking To ID Brazen Crook Robbing People’s Vehicles While They’re Visiting…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 25, 2022

In all three cases, the suspect stole the victims' purses containing their wallets and other miscellaneous items. The thief then used their credits cards to purchase over $2,500 worth of gift cards. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - According to…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 25, 2022

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