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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.

Crime

Five Women Charged With Prostitution In Flagler County After Undercover Human Trafficking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 24, 2020

Undercover detectives were able to meet with five women at undisclosed locations within Flagler County. During each separate encounter, the undercover detective would reach an agreement with the woman and exchange money for sexual acts.…

Crime

Two Men Charged With Unlocked Vehicle Burglaries, Ransacking and Grand Theft Auto In Charlotte…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 24, 2020

Bruce Layendecker, 36, left, was arrested on six charges including burglary, larceny and petit theft in the second degree, possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by a Florida convicted felon, marijuana possession, and possession of…

Crime

Lehigh Man Arrested for Aggravated Animal Cruelty; Drowned Two Animals and Bludgeoned Third

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 24, 2020

According to authorities, Jose Luis Ortiz, 46, drowned two animals and bludgeoned a third. He was placed under arrest and charged with three counts of aggravated animal cruelty. Detectives booked Ortiz into the Lee County Jail. UPDATE…

Crime

Port Orange Suspect Who Shot At Police Killed; Officer Wounded and Hospitalized; Florida Department…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 21, 2020

The incident started around 4 p.m. at Nova and Spruce Creek roads, where a Port Orange police officer attempted a traffic stop on a driver of a green Lincoln sedan who took off fleeing recklessly at high speed. Officers followed the car at…

Crime

Oak Hill Man Wanted On Child Porn Charges Tracked To New Jersey, Extradited

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 20, 2020

Joseph K. Maino Jr., 40, was booked at the Volusia County Branch Jail on Thursday afternoon on 16 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. Maino has no bond on his violation of probation charges and a $4 million bond on his…

Crime

Woman Charged After Deputies Find Counterfeit Bills, Printers, IDs, and Illegal Narcotics at Motel…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 19, 2020

Chasity Lynn Hatch, 40, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of 10 or more counterfeit bills, forgery of counterfeit bills, possession of instruments for forging bills, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her bond was set…

Business

Flagler Sheriff Warns of Numerous Catalytic Converter Thefts; Notes Work Trucks Are Common Target

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 19, 2020

There have been five catalytic converters reported stolen in Flagler County over the past three months. Parts from a catalytic converter are expensive and are often stolen and re-sold for a profit. Work trucks are commonly targeted as they…

Crime

Woman Arrested In Marion Oaks Homicide

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 17, 2020

Neely Petrie-Blanchard, 33, was arrested for the homicide of Christopher Hallett, 50, who had sustained numerous gunshot wounds and was deceased when authorities responded to 16062 SW 34th Court Road after a report of a shooting that had…

Crime

Brothers Involved in Missing Person’s Vehicle Recovery Wanted On Felony Warrants in Polk County;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 13, 2020

18 year old Angel Lobato (left) and his brother 19 year old JoJo are now fugitives and have multiple felony warrants for grand theft of a motor vehicle, vehicle burglary, giving false information during a capital felony, tampering with…

Crime

Hernando Sheriff’s Office, Department of Agriculture, Conduct Countywide Fuel Pump Skimmer…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 10, 2020

Detectives specializing in fuel pump skimming investigations were immediately on scene processing the evidence and working to identify the person or persons involved in placing the devices as well as if any breach of cardholder information…

Crime

One Arrested After Early Morning Search Warrant at Town Center Apartment in Palm Coast; Nets…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 10, 2020

Detectives found a quantity of marijuana packaged to sell, THC gummies, prescription pills, and two digital scales along with other drug paraphernalia they say all belonged to 23-year-old Arvin Raywood Long III who was booked into the…

Crime

Port Charlotte Sex Offender Sentenced to 15 Years; Task Force First Alerted To Suspicious Activity…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 9, 2020

William Thomas, 70, of Port Charlotte, Florida, was sentenced to 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections followed by 15 years of sexual predator probation. During a of a vehicle belonging to Thomas, a pair of children’s…

Crime

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Early Morning Homicide In Englewood; Major…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 9, 2020

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to a residence on Turner Street in Englewood. Members of the Major Crimes Unit as well as Forensics are on scene investigating the incident. UPDATE 11/11/2020 10:18 AM: The…

Crime

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Animal Cruelty Task Force Makes Arrest In Brutal Case; Blood Found…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 8, 2020

After a thorough investigation, Lee County Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained and executed a search warrant for the residence of Antonio Rodriguez, 29, who they say bludgeoned and disposed of a cat. He he is being held without bond,…

Crime

High Quantities of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Along With Stolen Firearm Taken Off Street During…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 6, 2020

Barbara Allen, 35, was arrested and charged with trafficking in fentanyl four grams or more, trafficking amphetamine more than 14 grams, possession or use of drug paraphernalia, possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by Florida…

Crime

Sanford Man, 18, Charged With Shooting 17-Year-Old Deltona Girl During Alleged Marijuana Deal…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 6, 2020

Robert Johnson III, 18, was arrested Thursday night in Seminole County. Johnson was charged with shooting into a building and attempted first-degree murder. Authorities said Johnson ran to the front of the residence where he continued…

Crime

Volusia Sheriff Up’s The Ante With $5,000 Cash Reward For Information Leading to Arrest and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 6, 2020

Kamari Elliot, 18, is wanted for two counts of attempted first-degree murder, robbery, accessory after the fact to a first-degree felony, and battery. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Volusia Sheriff’s…

Crime

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting In Lehigh Acres Near Grant Boulevard and…

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 6, 2020

Deputies arrived on scene near the area of Grant Boulevard and Milwaukee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres and located a female with a gunshot wound. The female succumbed to her injuries. Due to the nature of the incident, the Lee County…

Crime

Woman Dead After Shooting Inside Rookie’s Ale House in Dania Beach

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 4, 2020

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting that occurred inside the bar located on Griffin Road and found an adult female suffering from gunshot wounds. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded and pronounced the victim…

Crime

Undercover Operation at Graham Swamp Nets Four Arrests of Men for Exposure of Sexual Organs

Jessica Mcfadyen Nov 4, 2020

During an undercover operation on Tuesday, November 3, (from left to right) Harold White, 61, John Gauci Jr., 56, John Wesley Troxler, 72 and Thomas Ambrose Deakins, 74, were all arrested and charged with Exposure of Sexual Organs. …

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