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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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Suspect Arrested In Shooting After Bar Fight West Of DeLand

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 18, 2021

25-year-old Justus Daniel Pumphrey was arrested early Friday morning on charges of attempted murder and shooting into an occupied structure. He is being held in the Lake County Jail on $30,000 bond. DELAND, FL - A Paisley man who shot…

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Inmate Found Unresponsive In Cell At Hernando County Detention Center In Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 16, 2021

Four deputies, along with a corporal and a sergeant, responded to a cell where the unresponsive inmate was located. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at approximately 10:53 p.m., a deputy working inside the Hernando County…

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Rotonda West Man, 37, Charged With Grand Theft and Burglary from Incident In Englewood; Spotted…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 15, 2021

Brent Scott Kern, 37, of Rotonda West, was arrested several hours later in the same general location. Kern was charged with Grand Theft of Motor Vehicle, Burglary of Dwelling Structure or Conveyance While Armed and Grand Theft More Than…

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DeBary Man Who Threatened ‘Suicide By Cop’ Shot, Wounded After Pointing Rifle At Deputy

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 11, 2021

At a Friday afternoon news conference, Sheriff Mike Chitwood praised the response by the deputies as well as the detailed information provided by the 911 caller. While commending the deputies’ efforts to get Gentry to drop his rifle, the…

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UPDATE: Lee County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Missing Woman

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 8, 2021

According to authorities, Elenal Barrabi, 62, was last seen on Friday, June 4, 2021 wearing jeans and a beige and white t-shirt. UPDATE JUNE 10, 2021, 7:40 PM: According to authorities, Elenal Barrabi, 62, has been located. A…

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UPDATE: Volusia Detectives Seeking Missing, Possibly Endangered DeLand Teen, Boyfriend

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 4, 2021

The pair are believed to be traveling in a red four-door Mazda 6 with Florida license tag QMEJ16 and may be headed to Miami. Karytza was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants and unknown shoes. She is described as 5’4 inches…

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Port Charlotte Man Facing 10 Counts Of Possession Of Child Porn

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 3, 2021

Bruce Cahill, 32, was placed under arrest on June 2, 2021 for ten counts of possession of photographs of sexual performance by a child and one count compiling computer pornography involving a minor. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - On October 11,…

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Fort Myers Robbery Suspect Arrested Shortly After Search Warrant at Home on Railroad Avenue

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 3, 2021

According to authorities, 25-year-old Travonte Smith asked a victim to meet up to at the suspect’s home. Once there, he and a second suspect took their phones, wallets, and a gold chain. FORT MYERS, FL – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office…

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12 And 14-Year-Old Open Fire On Deputies After Breaking Into Volusia County Home; 1 Shooter Shot…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 2, 2021

Sheriff Mike Chitwood told reporters at an 11:30 p.m. news conference outside the property’s gate that the sustained, armed assault on law enforcement from two children was “something I’ve never seen in 35 years in policing.” …

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Volusia Sheriff’s Drug Operation In Spring Hill Area Of Deland Nets 16 Narcotics Related…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 28, 2021

Thursday’s operation is the latest in multiple undercover drug purchases made recently in the 900 block of South Florida Avenue. These operations are a priority in Volusia sheriff’s ongoing efforts to reduce violent crimes and drug…

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Slew of Illegal Narcotics Seized During Residential Search Warrant at Ariel Springs Apartment Homes…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 27, 2021

According to detectives, Jovanni Crispin, 30, was arrested on charges of possession, possession with intent to sell, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, two counts of sale of marijuana, two counts of sale of hashish, intent to…

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Brooksville Woman Charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine

Jessica Mcfadyen May 26, 2021

Marissa McConnell, 28, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. BROOKSVILLE, FL…

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Sex Offender On the Run for 21 Years Arrested in Spring Hill

Jessica Mcfadyen May 26, 2021

David Swenson, 53, admitted to absconding from California and failing to register in Florida. He was charged with failure to register as sex offender. Swenson was using an false name of Kevin Crowley and was living with his wife on Linden…

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COPS: Sweeps In Spring Hill Was Illegal Gambling Game Room; Hernando County Vice Unit Executes…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 25, 2021

Two employees, Thomas Deruedas, 22, and Johnny Mendez, 24, were each charged with Keeping a Gambling House, Florida State Statute 849.01 and Possession of a Slot Machine. Additionally, one patron, Charles Townsend, 51, was charged with…

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Deland Man, 95, Drowns In Swimming Pool At Home

Jessica Mcfadyen May 22, 2021

95-year-old Emerson Bissinger of Lake Talmadge Road had been working in his yard and on the pool earlier in the day. When his wife Sharon returned later in the afternoon she found her husband, along with his walker and glasses, in the…

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LOCATED: Rotonda West Man Considered Missing Endangered Individual by Authorities

Jessica Mcfadyen May 20, 2021

Justin Davis, 26, was last seen Wednesday at approximately 9 pm before leaving on a walk near his mother's home located on Bunker Road in Rotonda West. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Charlotte County…

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Port Charlotte Suspect Hops Fence, Attempts To Outrun Deputies; Had Fentanyl, Methamphetamine,…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 20, 2021

Once on Beverly Avenue, McCarthy bailed out of his vehicle, running through a backyard and jumping a residential fence. Deputies pursued him on foot spotting him in the backyard of a home on Augusta Avenue. McCarthy continued to flee and…

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K-9 Tracks Down Brooksville Battery Suspect After Assault of Elderly Woman

Jessica Mcfadyen May 19, 2021

48 year old Aaron Martin was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center on a charge of battery on a person 65 years if age or older, a felony. Martin was initially held without bond due to the domestic nature of the incident.…

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LOCATED: Woman, 67, Missing From Summerfield Home Since Last Week

Jessica Mcfadyen May 18, 2021

There is concern for Melody’s well-being due to her never being out of contact this long and not taking any personal items with her. She has made comments in the past that has caused concern for her safety. Melody is also without…

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Cape Coral Mother and Teen Daughter Arrested After Dog Found Vomiting and Having Seizures; Had To Be…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 17, 2021

Kay Celek, 57, and her daughter Marissa, 17 were charged with aggravated animal cruelty. They were transported to the Lee County Jail without incident. CAPE CORAL, FL - On Sunday, May 16, 2021, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded…

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Port Charlotte Woman, 44, Charged With Child Abuse, Unlawful Sexual Activity With Minor After Teen…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 17, 2021

According to authorities, 44-year-old Jessica Rae Good was charged with two counts of child abuse and two counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes detectives…

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Three Violent Burglars Arrested After Shooting Victim In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen May 14, 2021

From left to right, Jared Bacelo, 18, Shelton Zoleo,18, and 20-year-old Zachary Amedeo, were all charged with Battery, Burglary, and Petit Theft. MARION COUNTY, FL – Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Property Crimes detectives…

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Three Spring Hill Teens Arrested for Robbing Taxi Driver at Gunpoint

Jessica Mcfadyen May 14, 2021

The three juveniles were arrested and each charged with one count of felony Armed Robbery. Additionally, the three juveniles are being investigated as suspects in an Armed Robbery reported by a food delivery driver in Spring Hill the…

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Former Marion County Deputy Arrested For Making False Official Statements

Jessica Mcfadyen May 13, 2021

According to authorities, David Ur had been suspended from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) in December 2020 after a routine, internal review of his reports revealed issues with poor report writing and failure to activate his body…

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Charlotte County Detectives Discover 300 Gallons of Fuel Inside An Abandoned Van, Placida Boat Ramp

Jessica Mcfadyen May 7, 2021

Detectives confirmed that inside a van is roughly 20, 15-gallon drums full of fuel totaling 300 gallons. Englewood Fire is on scene due to the hazardous contents. PLACIDA, FL - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is on scene…

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24 Year Old Fort Myers Man Attempts To Run Over Deputy Before Fleeing Into Sarasota County; License…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2021

Julian A. Fernandez, 24, of Fort Myers, was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, aggravated assault on an officer, possession of marijuana over 20 grams, reckless driving, driving without license revoked…

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Detectives Still Seeking Information in Brooksville Cold Case Homicide from 1981; Hernando Crime…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2021

Ricky Merrill and Dori Colyer were last seen on May 9, 1981, leaving the Hilltop Lounge on Broad Street in Brooksville, Florida. The pair told friends they would return to the lounge shortly but never returned. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On May…

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Three Suspects Nabbed Operating Stolen Boat by Victim’s Brooksville Home

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2021

From left, Jim Leasure, 52, Richard Morgan Sr., 44, and Darren Morgan, 40, were each arrested on a charge of Grand Theft. They were transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where their bond was set at $5,000 each. The boat was…

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Scam Artist Arrested In Las Vegas After Stealing $41k From Florida Woman; Cops Seized Suspects Bank…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2021

According to authorities, Jeffrey Sorgatz, 59, of Las Vegas, scammed n 80-year-old New Smyrna Beach-area woman into sending him $41,000. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - Volusia sheriff's detectives have identified and charged an online scam…

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Burglary Spree Leads to Manhunt and Arrests of Two Juveniles Over Vehicle Burglaries, ATV, Golf Cart…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 5, 2021

WEEKI WACHEE, FL - Over the course of the last several weeks, deputies assigned to District One (primarily in the area of Commercial Way and Osceola Drive) have handled a high number of calls for service regarding Vehicle Burglaries,…

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