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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 21, 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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Large Amounts of Narcotics Seized in Miami After Tipster Reveals Recurring Early Morning Parking Lot…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 20, 2022

After further investigation, various narcotics, cash, and drug paraphernalia were found inside the duffel bags. All of the individuals were arrested and charged with sale of cannabis within 1000 feet of a school, sale of mushroom within…

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Post Road and…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 19, 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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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Watergate…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 19, 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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Human Skeletal Remains Located On Brooksville Vacant Lot

Joe Mcdermott Apr 16, 2022

When Hernando County Sheriff's deputies arrived they were able to locate human skeletal remains on the property, which they said “appeared to have been there for an extended period of time.” File photo. Hernando County Sheriff's Office. …

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Broward Detectives Arrest Tamarac Man In Stairwell Homicide In January

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 2022

According to investigators, Howard D. Jacobs, 55, of Tamarac was identified as the shooting suspect, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was arrested at his home Tuesday evening and taken to Broward Sheriff’s Main Jail. Jacobs…

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Broward Detectives Seeking Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver of White Chevy SUV In Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 2022

The driver of the 2018-2022 white Chevrolet Equinox fled the parking lot, heading northbound in the southbound lanes of Goolsby Boulevard. Broward Fire Rescue transported the victim to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 2022

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SHERIFF: Man Charged In Sexual Battery of 19-Year-Old Female Employee Now on Detainer by U.S. Border…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2022

According to authorities, Amilcar Matute-Turcios, 31, sexually assaulted a co-worker at an unoccupied residence in which they were doing work in Punta Gorda. The U.S. Border Control responded to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and…

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Broward Detectives Seeking North Lauderdale Double Homicide Suspect

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2022

According to authorities, Andre Odaine Anglin, 34, was involved in the shooting death of both victims. Detectives say they do not have a last known address for the suspect, but he frequents the Margate area. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - The…

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Ocala Elementary School Teacher Arrested For Possession Of Ecstasy And Opioids After Exhibiting…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2022

According to authorities, Hiromi Adams, 37, was arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday afternoon, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies arrested Hiromi Adams, 37, for two counts…

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Detectives Seeking Brazen Suspect Who Shot Chocolate Lab Mix In Unincorporated Jupiter

Joe Mcdermott Apr 8, 2022

Boots suffered a fractured lower right jaw bone causing several of this teeth to be knocked out. He was taken to an emergency vet and is currently recovering. The photograph is of the actual suspect Honda Accord vehicle…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 7, 2022

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On West 27th…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 4, 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 Riviera Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

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COPS: Convicted Felon Shows Up A Childs Miami Swimming Class And Shoots Wife Dead

Joe Mcdermott Apr 4, 2022

According to investigators, Carl Watts Jr., shot his wife while she was attending a swimming class for her child; he was charged with second degree murder with a weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. MIAMI-DADE…

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19-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting That Injured Two Teens, Ages 15 And 16 in the Daytona Beach Area

Joe Mcdermott Apr 2, 2022

Trequan Braswell, 19, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of aggravated child abuse, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of shooting into an occupied vehicle. …

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FDLE Investigating Deadly Police Involved Shooting in Miami

Joe Mcdermott Apr 1, 2022

Investigators conducted a search warrant of the residence that yielded the seizure of a rifle, firearms, ammunition, narcotics and an excess of $55,000 in cash. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL – The Florida Department of Law…

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near State Rd 7 and…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 1, 2022

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On West 1st …

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 2022

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 2022

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 2022

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 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 Loxahatchee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near 45th Street and…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 2022

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Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Nathan Hale Road…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 2022

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Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting Of Known Broward…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 25, 2022

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony held a news conference Thursday to discuss a deputy involved shooting that killed a known gang member. When detectives moved in to take the suspect into custody, he fled eventually turning toward…

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Detectives Probing Brutal Homicide at Mosque In Central Florida; Suspect May Have Beat Victim With…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 24, 2022

Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma held a press conference early today where he explained in detail the finding at this point which he says do not indicate at this time any link to terrorism; only a conflict that happened at the location where…

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Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On 87th Lane…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 23, 2022

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COPS: Man Rips-off Woman’s Underwear And Sexually Assaults Her Right Inside Aisle At Miami…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 22, 2022

Officers arrived and placed Jarmal Bredan Harvey, 28, of Miami, under arrest. He was transported to the Sex Crimes Investigation Unit and charged with sexual battery. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging…

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Deltona Driver Arrested for Second DUI Used Racial Slurs, Tells Deputy He Should Be Hanged; Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2022

While being transported in the deputy’s patrol vehicle, Nathan Zacharias, 27, of Deltona, became verbally abusive and made use of racial slurs several times. He further stated that the deputy should die, and that he should be hanged. …

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Marion County Jury Hands Down Life Sentence After Conviction of Man Charged With Distributing…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2022

Marion County jurors found 27 year-old Noah Steven Francis guilty on all charges and sentenced him to life in prison. Francis, who was suspected to be distributing Fentanyl and other drugs in Summerfield, Florida. MARION COUNTY, FL - On…

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