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Jessica Mcfadyen

Jessica Mcfadyen is a journalist for independent news and media organizations in the United States. Mcfadyen primarily spends her time scouting social media for the latest Local, US and World News for The Published Reporter®. She also contributes to a variety of publications through involvement in the Society of Professional Journalists.

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Umatilla Man Charged With Homicide After Shooting Neighbor Over Cat

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 21, 2021

Cliffton Anthony Bliss 55, of Umatilla, was charged him with Second Degree Homicide. He is being held in the Marion County Jail with no bond. UMATILLA, FL – On Wednesday, October 20, 2021, detectives with the Marion County Sheriff’s…

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Body Found Off Side Of Interstate 4 In Daytona Beach Area

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 18, 2021

The remains are believed to belong to an adult male and were reported to the Sheriff’s Office around 9:30 a.m. near the 127 mile marker off westbound I-4. It appeared the body had been there for at least several days. DAYTONA BEACH,…

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Man Dies In Crash After Leaving Red Lobster On State Road 200 In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 13, 2021

According to authorities, there was one fatality in last night's three-vehicle crash on State Road 200. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday, October 12, just before 7 p.m., a red Hyundai SUV left the Red Lobster parking lot, located in the 3300…

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Burglary Suspect Caught After Entering Home Of Holly Hill Area Couple

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 12, 2021

Shawn Loncala, 35, was arrested around 10:15 p.m. after a group of deputies searching the neighborhood spotted him in the area. He ran briefly but was forced to the ground and taken into custody without incident. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL -…

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Deland Man Arrested In Wife’s Stabbing At Budget Inn Motel

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 11, 2021

According to detectives, 58-year-old Alexander Fuentes, told detectives he stabbed his wife in self-defense after she started hitting him. However, he didn’t have any visible injuries consistent with being struck. DAYTONA BEACH, FL -…

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Two Students Arrested for Bringing Loaded Firearm to East Lee County High School

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 8, 2021

Both students were arrested and charged with Possession of Firearm on School Grounds. Both were transported and turned over to the Juvenile Assessment Center. LEE COUNTY, FL Around 10:30 am Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, a teacher at East Lee…

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After Search Warrant Executed Detectives Say Weeki Wachee Resident Will No Longer Be Nuisance To The…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 6, 2021

During a search of a residence owned by Charlene Nadeau, 55, detectives located 2.3 grams of Methamphetamine, 22.0 grams of Marijuana, 6.5 grams of a prescription medication, 9 rounds of Ammunition and numerous items of drug…

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Ocala Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting Incident

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 2, 2021

Searron Brookes, Sr., 42, was found with a single gunshot wound to his chest and was trauma-alerted to a local hospital where he passed away from his injuries. OCALA, FL - On October 2, 2021, around 2:07 a.m., Ocala Police…

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Port Charlotte Convicted Felon Accused Of Capital Sexual Battery Charges On A Victim Under 12…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 30, 2021

Cory Lee Murphy, 25, of Port Charlotte, was transported to the Charlotte County Jail without incident and is currently awaiting transport to the DeSoto County Jail where he faces six counts of Sexual Battery on a victim under 12 years of…

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Tip Leads To Arrest of Catalytic Converter Thieves in Port Charlotte

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 29, 2021

According to authorities, Clinton Todd Dorkin, 51 and Amber Carlini, 37 are charged with entering a fenced-in yard where a work vehicle was parked and removing its catalytic converter. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - On September 7,…

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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Responds To Punta Gorda Swatting Situation

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 29, 2021

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office AXON body footage. PUNTA GORDA, FL - Yesterday, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a swatting call in a Washington Loop neighborhood of Punta Gorda. According to authorities, Just prior to…

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Reward Increased To $20,000 In 2018 Homicide of Pregnant Mother; Gunned Down While Protecting Four…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 27, 2021

Destiney Bocanegra was gunned down in front of a home in Bonita Springs; the 25 year old stood in front of her four year old son to protect him. Sadly, Destiney lost her life in the process. She was also pregnant with her second child at…

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Man Ejected, Dies In Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 24, 2021

On Friday, Ocala Police responded to a motorcycle crash in the 4900 block of SW 48th Avenue. The rider, Jeremey Denney, 51, crashed near the left-hand curve when he drifted off the roadway and struck the curb. OCALA, FL - On…

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UPDATE: Volusia Detectives Investigating Suspicious Death Of Ormond Beach Woman

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 23, 2021

62-year-old Elizabeth Crisanti, was found dead around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday at her home at 240 Orange Grove Drive #2 after deputies conducted a well-being check. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2021, 4:26 PM: Nelson Rivera has been arrested on…

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Fort Myers Middle School Student Arrested for Shooting Threat

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 20, 2021

ee County Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division responded to the school and assumed the investigation. FORT MYERS, FL - On Friday, September 17, 2021, a teacher at Three Oaks Middle School found a threatening email sent by one of…

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15-Year-Old Arrested For Bringing Loaded Gun To School in Citra, Florida

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 17, 2021

A Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) School Resource Officer at North Marion Middle School (NMHS) arrested a 10th grader for Possession of a Firearm on School Property and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. File photo: ShutterStock.com,…

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COPS: Port Charlotte Convicted Felon Brandished Weapon During Road Rage Incident

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 15, 2021

Christian Rinehart Miller, 32, of Port Charlotte, was arrested on possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by Florida convicted felon, aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill, and resisting officer without violence.…

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Man In Spring Hill Arrested After Walking Toward Deputies Pointing A Knife Saying, “I’m Going…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 14, 2021

According to authorities, Trevor Dooley Jr., 43, walked toward deputies while pointing a knife and saying, "I'm going to kill one of you tonight." SPRING HILL, FL - On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at approximately 10:40 P.M., Hernando…

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Port Charlotte Teen Who Evaded Deputy On Bicycle Found Hiding In Canal With Stolen Property;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2021

Camren M. McMullen, 18, was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, larceny and petit theft in the second degree and failure to stop vehicle as ordered by law enforcement officer. Bond is set at $11,000. PORT…

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One Injured, One Arrested In Volusia County Shooting Over Broken Bottle

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2021

Randy Crowder, 62, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he was being held Friday morning on $5,000 bond. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A shooting Thursday night in…

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Intoxicated Debary Man Arrested After Shooting Family Dog During Domestic Dispute

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2021

According to authorities, Steven Parsons, 34, of DeBary said he shot the dog because it bit him. He was charged with animal cruelty, child abuse and shooting into a dwelling. The dog, Chappo, was kept overnight for observation and is…

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Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Two Separate Incidents Involving High School…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 8, 2021

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigated two separate incidents involving two Hernando County high school students. HERNANDO COUNTY, FL - On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigated two…

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Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 4, 2021

According to authorities, Deputy Austin Rosa, 24, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment and battery in the incident. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - A Volusia deputy has been arrested on domestic violence…

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Spring Hill Woman Charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 2, 2021

According to authorities, Tara Lynn Breeden, 31, was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, driving while license is suspended…

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Deltona Woman Arrested for April Crash That Left 4-year-old Paralyzed; THC, MDMA, MDA, Meth Found In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 1, 2021

According to detectives, Ana Rosa Fajardo Espinoza, 27, of Deltona, was found to have THC, MDMA, MDA, methamphetamine and amphetamine in her system at the time of the crash. DELTONA, FL - The driver in an April crash that paralyzed a…

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Spring Hill Bank Robber Told Detectives He Just Needed New Car, Wanted To Change His Life And Become…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2021

Michael Nathan Lee Rouisse, 26, told detectives he just wanted to buy a new car because his was not operating well and he wanted to have some money to change his living situation. Rouisse also stated that he just wants to be a "big rock…

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Convicted Felon Sought Since April In Volusia County Homicide Investigation Located After Crashing…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2021

According to authorities, detectives have been looking for Wilbert Anthony McFadden Jr., 24, of Sanford, since April. An investigation indicates he last person seen with a homicide victim found shot. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The last person…

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COPS: DeLand Man Awaiting Trial In Sexual Battery Case Arrested Again After Kissing And Licking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2021

Emmett L. Boykins, 28, of DeLand, turned himself in over the weekend at the Daytona Beach Police Department. On Friday, sheriff’s detectives had obtained a warrant for Boykins’ arrest on two counts of lewd or lascivious conduct, false…

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COPS: Deltona Prowler Caught At Bedroom Window With Pants Down

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 22, 2021

Francisco Javier Orozco Gutierrez, 37, of Deltona, was arrested by members of the Deltona Crime Suppression Team after a short foot chase around the corner of the home on Dunlap Drive. He was transported to the Volusia County Jail where…

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Ocala Murder Suspect Quickly Apprehended After S.W.A.T. Team Moves In on Motel Hideout

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2021

Tyre Patrick Meggie, 27 was arrested for homicide, murder without premeditation murder 2nd degree with firearm. Photos: Ocala Police Department OCALA, FL - On Wednesday, August 18, around 3 a.m., Ocala Police responded…

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