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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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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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Deltona Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In Boyfriend’s Shooting

Jessica Mcfadyen May 3, 2021

Aimee Peltier, 45, was arrested at her home on the 1600 block of North Page Drive in Deltona and charged with attempted first degree murder with a firearm. DELTONA, FL - According to authorities, a Deltona woman is charged with…

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Deltona Man, 21, Killed in Single Vehicle Crash

Jessica Mcfadyen May 2, 2021

According to detectives, at approximately d 5 a.m. Sunday morning, Jacob Byars was driving a 2008 Pontiac Vibe southbound on Normandy, passing another vehicle, when the Pontiac went onto the grass median and Byars lost control, striking a…

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Marion County Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen May 2, 2021

Marion County Deputies learned that a shooting had just occurred following an argument. Deputies discovered one person deceased and another person that had been injured by gunfire. MARION COUNTY, FL – At approximately 2:10 A.M. on May…

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Suspected Fentanyl and Heroin Dealer In Custody After Search Warrant Unveiled Meth, Fentanyl,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 30, 2021

Jamil J. Mahshie, 34, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession or use of drug paraphernalia, failure to stop vehicle as ordered by leo, possession of heroin with intent to sell, introduction of contraband into county…

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Five Arrested After Search Warrant Executed at Illegal Gambling Room, Lucky Star, On Commercial Way…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 29, 2021

Upon execution of the search warrant, two employees, Samson Baryamichael, 33, (left) and Nayizg Nuwayu, 31, (right) were each charged with Keeping a Gambling House, in violation of Florida State Statute 849.01. They were transported to the…

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Homeless Man, 36, Arrested For Attempted Strong-Armed Robbery At Bank Of America Branch In Ocala…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 26, 2021

According to authorities, on Saturday, April 24, 2021, Joshua Snavely, 36, who is homeless, entered a bank, approached the teller window, and read from a prepared note that he was robbing the bank and that the tellers were to give him…

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Search for Missing Teen In Marion County Continues

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 26, 2021

According to authorities, Steven was wearing a black shirt and khaki pants. Lane is described as a Caucasian male standing 5 foot 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has brown eyes and hair. CITRA, FL - The Marion…

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Volusia Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide In Deltona; Deputies Alerted After Sanford Man, 23,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 26, 2021

According to authorities, Deputies were called to the Deltona scene after a body was discovered about 6:20 a.m. Sunday. Detectives have identified the victim as Marvin Keith Evans III, 23 of Sanford. DELTONA, FL - Sheriff’s detectives…

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Volusia Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In Spring Hill Area of DeLand

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 23, 2021

UPDATE APRIL 25, 2021, 11:13 AM: Volusia sheriff’s detectives have identified the male who was shot and killed Friday as Clifton Hafner, 27 from New Smyrna Beach. This active investigation continues. DELAND, FL - Volusia…

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Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Aware of Disturbing TikTok Reports of April 24th Being Designated…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 23, 2021

BUNNELL, FL - The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) is aware of the information trending on the social media site TikTok regarding April 24th being designated as "National Rape Day" or "National Sexual Assault Day." This…

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Lee County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Estero Teen Last Seen Riding Black And Dark Green Trek…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2021

According to authorities, Sandman can be described as a white male who was last seen riding a black and dark green Trek mountain bike through his Estero village neighborhood around 12:30 p.m. UPDATE APRIL 22, 2021, 11:00 PM:…

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Spring Hill Man Narrowly Avoids Becoming a Victim of Fraud

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2021

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office and the Pasco Sheriff's Office are continuing to investigate the incident in hopes of identifying the caller, as well as the woman who came to the Spring Hill victim's home. SPRING HILL, FL - An old…

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Flagler Parents Arrested on Multiple Felony Counts of Child Neglect After Children Discovered Living…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2021

Christina Coe, 26, and Gilbert Bridewell, 27, were arrested and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. They are both charged with three counts of Felony Child Neglect without Great Bodily Harm. The children are…

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DETECTIVES: Search Continues For Woman, 44, Last Seen In Fort Myers Beach Last Month

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 20, 2021

Melissa Rose Hautaniemi, 44, was last seen at on South Street, in Fort Myers Beach, on March 29, 2021. UPDATE: According to authorities, Melissa has been located. FORT MYERS BEACH, FL - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting…

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SWAT: Search Warrant In Englewood Lands Four In Cuffs; Nets Loaded Handgun, Ammunition,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 16, 2021

From left to right: Fallon Capps-Buchner, 37, Vincent M. Delemos, 35, Latisha L. Campbell, 30, and Elizabeth M. Norris, 32. ENGLEWOOD, FL - Four individuals were arrested following the early morning search warrant of 3101 Bourbon Street…

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Deltona Woman, 52, Killed While Crossing Fort Smith Blvd

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 16, 2021

A couple were crossing in front of Ace Hardware at 305 Fort Smith Blvd., when the accident occurred just after 9 p.m. DELTONA, FL - A 52-year-old Deltona woman walking across Fort Smith Boulevard with her husband Thursday night was…

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UPDATE: Detectives Searching for Missing Lehigh Acres Woman

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 15, 2021

UPDATE APRIL 19, 2021, 11:10 AM: According to authorities, Lesley Perez has been located. No other information was made available. LEHIGH ACRES, FL - The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the community’s assistance in locating…

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UPDATE: Hernando Sheriff’s Office Seeking Missing Endangered Adult Last Seen When Released…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 15, 2021

Nikilya Shavavea Davis, 18 is described as a black female, approximately 5'6" in height and weighing approximately 144 lbs. She has black dreadlocks and brown eyes. UPDATE APRIL 15, 2021, 5:34 PM: The Hernando County Sheriff's Office…

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Two Arrested for Taping Dog’s Mouth Shut, Abandoning a Second In Lee County

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 14, 2021

Anthony Barge, 20, and Allison Marie Sweck, 20 were arrested and booked at the Lee County Jail, charged with one count each of Aggravated Animal Cruelty and one count of Animal Cruelty. ESTERO, FL - Yesterday evening deputies…

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After Fire Marshal Determines Arson, Video Surveillance Assists In Arrest of Lemon Bay High School…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 14, 2021

At the conclusion of the investigation, the State Fire Marshal determined the fire started as a result of arson. School video surveillance assisted in the arrest of a Lemon Bay High School student whose name will be withheld due to age. …

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Lee County Detectives Seeking Info On Teen Missing Since February; Believed To Still Be In The Fort…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 14, 2021

FORT MYERS, FL - The Lee County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Arianda Simmons, 16, has brown hair, blue eyes, is 5’5”, and weighs 115 pounds. Simmons has been missing since February…

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