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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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Six Pounds of Meth, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, and More Located in Port Charlotte Home

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 9, 2022

According to authorities, 56 year-old John Alton Knight, Jr. and 39 year-old Rebecca Mary Knight are being held at the Charlotte County Jail after six pounds of meth, fentanyl, oxycodone, and more was located in their Port Charlotte home. …

Naked Suspect In Armed Robbery Attempt Arrested At DeLand Gas Station

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 9, 2022

Brandon Wright, 34, shown in a 2021 booking photo, was charged with attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and transported to the Volusia County Branch…

Eight Arrested After Illegal Cockfighting Operation Is Busted in Ocala by Unified Drug Enforcement…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 1, 2022

During a search of the location, 34 roosters were located. 28 roosters were found deceased in piles scattered across the property, three were severely injured, and three were located in a vehicle, alive and unharmed. File photo: Patarapong…

Debary Man Under Risk Protection Order Attempts To Enter Courthouse With Dagger Hidden In Shoe;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 29, 2022

According to authorities, 26-year-old Austin W. Irvine of DeBary told deputies he didn’t know the knife was in his shoe, and that the shoes weren’t even his. He was charged with carrying a concealed weapon into the courthouse, a…

Wire Fraud Investigation Results In First-Ever Cryptocurrency Seizure By Volusia Sheriff’s Office;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 21, 2022

After a four-month investigation, Bernadette Poorman, 61, of Daytona Beach, 33-year-old Adrienne Hyche of Tuscaloosa, Ala., and 60-year-old Richard Pira of San Francisco have been arrested in connection to the theft of hundreds of…

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Central Florida Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled With Arrest of Ex-Prison Guard;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 19, 2022

According to authorities, ex-Florida Department of Corrections Prison Guard Christina Guess, 44, was responsible for distributing kilogram amounts of methamphetamine in Volusia County and Lake County on a monthly basis. It's believed her…

VIDEO: North Lauderdale Taxicab Ride Ends In Gunpoint

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 18, 2022

Surveillance video inside the taxicab shows the driver calling for a second cab and asking the subject to wait outside. The passenger refuses to leave and demands that the driver returns to the original pickup location. NORTH…

17-Year Employee of Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrested For Domestic Battery; Placed On Unpaid…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 15, 2022

Joshua Sones, 45, a 17-year employee of the Marion Sheriff’s Office who is currently assigned as a Master Sergeant in the Detention Bureau has been placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. File photo:…

Gainesville Man Arrested For Stabbing Elderly Victim During Robbery At Gas Station in Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 15, 2022

Marcus Roessner, 27, of Gainesville was arrested for robbery with a weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, burglary of a structure, and resisting without violence. Roessner is being held at Marion County Jail without bond. …

Three Men Arrested After Vehicle Chase Near Daytona Beach, Loaded AR-15-Style Rifle, Cocaine…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 15, 2022

According to authorities, as Volusia deputies approached with a K-9, 27 year-old Lee Chappell, 35 year-old Marcus Williams and 21 year-old Trayvone Addison announced themselves, put their hands in the air and were taken into custody…

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Husband And Wife In Custody After Several Hour Standoff With Deputies In Brooksville; DCF Responds…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 13, 2022

According to authorities, Deputies gave numerous commands for 45 year-old Londell Ramon Anderson to exit his residence peacefully, to which he refused. Deputies said Anderson was becoming increasingly agitated and heard him tell his wife,…

Detectives Investigating Reported Home Invasion In Brooksville Involving Four Armed Males Dressed In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 12, 2022

After demanding money and jewelry, the four masked and armed suspects escorted the victim to the front door of the residence, unlocked the door and entered the residence. During this time, the suspects took various things from inside the…

Suspect Wounded In Shooting With Police In Mount Dora After Suspicious Deltona Incident; Detectives…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 12, 2022

Detectives continued to investigate the case and follow leads on the F-150 throughout the day, and just before 5 p.m. it was spotted in Lake County, where it again fled from law enforcement and ultimately crashed into a synagogue in Mount…

Ocala Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 11, 2022

According to authorities, Matthew Schuster, 45, was arrested by Ocala Police Department detectives for 19 counts of possession of child pornography. OCALA, FL - On Thursday, July 7, Ocala Police Detectives arrested Matthew Schuster, 45,…

COPS: Teen Intentionally Crashes Vehicle Into Hernando County Sheriff’s Building In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 9, 2022

A deputy who was inside the building and heard the collision went outside to investigate and saw a teenage male in the driver's seat of a black Toyota RAV4. The driver had crashed into the west side of the building, by a rear entrance.…

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Slew of Drugs and Firearms Seized During Search Warrant In Deep Creek Punta Gorda; Three…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 7, 2022

Lisa L. Rivera, 51, Christian A. Rivera, 22, and Angel M. Rivera Pagan, 49, were arrested and transported to the Charlotte County Jail. CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FL - The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search…

COPS: Man Charged With Indecent Exposure After Fondling Himself While Watching Women Near…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 7, 2022

According to authorities, 28 year-old Daniel Ray Simpson. was arrested on two counts of indecent exposure of sexual organs. His bond was set at $10,000, $5,000 for each count. Simpson remains in the Hernando County Detention Center. Upon…

Man Arrested For Attempted Carjacking, Burglary With Battery, And Attempted Burglary in Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 7, 2022

According to authorities, 51-year-old Normad Eliud Rosario-Otero attempted to burglarize a home but when the homeowner confronted him he fled toward an intersection and attempted to carjack multiple vehicles. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday…

VIDEO: Volusia Deputies, Firefighters, Witnesses Rescue Unconscious Driver In Partially Submerged…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 6, 2022

Yesterday, after an SUV veered off Maytown Road in Oak Hill and overturned in the water, deputies, witnesses and Volusia County firefighters worked together to push it upright. They were able to rescue the driver, who'd been submerged and…

Port Orange Man Charged With Soliciting 15-Year-Old Girl For Sex Over Snapchat; Released After…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 1, 2022

Detectives say Hughes made several comments about wanting to meet, while encouraging the 15 years old to send sexually explicit images of herself. He was identified after he sent two photos of himself to the victim’s phone. Based on…

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WATCH: K-9 Takes Down Screaming Suspect Wanted For DeLand Carjacking and Murder; Recently Purchased…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 1, 2022

22 year-old Nassan Bacon was taken into custody, treated for a bite injury on scene and then transported to the hospital for further treatment. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A violent suspect in a recent fatal carjacking attempt was spotted…

Charlotte County’s “Operation Poisonous Fruit” Nets 54; Seizes 1000 Grams of Meth, 78 Grams of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 30, 2022

In a video released by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, an undercover detective told audiences “We're out here once again serving another search warrant because these drug dealers continue to sell drugs in Charlotte County. Our…

DeLand Fireworks Store Employee Charged With Stealing $14k In Fireworks; Reportedly Told Bosses She…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 29, 2022

According to authorities, after 33 year-old Jessica Clark of Paisley was confronted about the thefts, she confessed and returned items reportedly telling management she intended to sell the fireworks to pay off personal debt. Volusia…

COPS: Deltona Suspect That Assaulted Woman In Bedroom Left Cell Phone In Her Bed; Struck Deputy In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 27, 2022

According to authorities, 52 year-old Cory Winston in Deltona, was charged with burglary with assault/battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, and violation of probation on previous charges of false imprisonment and kidnapping in a…

Hernando County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Sexual Battery On A Child; Upon Release Must…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 24, 2022

According to authorities, on Thursday, Anthony Sapp, 34, plead guilty to Sexual Battery on a Child. Sapp, was sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections, followed by Sexual Offender probation. Upon his release, he is required…

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Two Divers Drown Attempting to Explore 165′ Deep Buford Springs Cave in Weeki Wachee Within…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 23, 2022

The two men were believed to have had a discussion on whether or not they had enough air in their tanks to explore the cave. One of the divers is also believed to have mentioned he possibly had a leak in his tank. WEEKI WACHEE, FL -…

Suspect in Teen Homicides Arrested; Charged with Attempted Murder

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 17, 2022

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Major Case Unit (MCU) Detectives, the Fugitive Unit and PACE have been actively and continuously searching for 18-year-old Terrell Sampson since a warrant was signed for his arrest earlier this…

Ocala Detectives Arrest Couple After Investigation Into Several Stolen Merchandise Incidents

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 16, 2022

Through video surveillance and other investigative efforts, detectives were able to identify Brandon Crews, 37, and Jessica Lynn Long, 35, who were staying at the Royal Inn Motel, where stolen merchandise was recovered. OCALA, FL - On…

Charlotte County Deputies Uncover 32 Grams of Fentanyl-Laced Methamphetamine On Boat Anchored Near…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 9, 2022

According to authorities, the two individuals on board were identified as 41 year-old Gabriel Wagoner and 37 year-old Frances At. ENGLEWOOD, FL - Charlotte County Sheriff's Marine Patrol deputies arrested two individuals after locating…

Tampa Man Charged with Fraudulently Using Hilton Honors Hotel Points to Stay for Free

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 8, 2022

According to authorities, Hotel staff told deputies 25 year old Marcus Montgomery had been staying at the hotel since May 17, 2022 using the Hilton Honors points of seven different people to pay his hotel bill. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

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