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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

Narcotics Bust In Lehigh Acres Yields Two Arrests; One Suspect Who Was Just Arrested Last Week On A…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

Both Joe Simmons, 26, of Lehigh Acres, and Leonard Pitters, 26, of Cape Coral, were arrested and charged with several felonies including trafficking fentanyl, trafficking cocaine, and possession of paraphernalia. LEHIGH ACRES, FL - On…

Crime

Deltona Student Arrested After False Reports Of Gun At Pine Ridge High; Tips Prompted Lockdown…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

Fifteen year old Christopher was charged with three counts of making a false report of a bomb or explosive weapon of mass destruction (Florida Statute 790.163), a felony. He was arrested Thursday afternoon and transported to the…

Crime

Victim Helps Track Two Brooksville Burglary Suspects

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

Luke Allen, 17, and Logan Beadleson, 34, were both charged with Burglary of a Structure. Allen was released into the custody of a guardian while Beadleson was held on $2,000 bond. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Wednesday, October, 28-2020 at…

Crime

Woman With Previous Trafficking Offenses, Drug Charges “Hides” Meth In Same Location As Previous…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

Amanda Christine Landron, 25, of Port Charlotte, was charged with trafficking amphetamine more than 14 grams, possession or use of drug paraphernalia, neglect child without great bodily harm, and two traffic infractions for following too…

Crime

Sheriff Launches New “Homeward Bound” Program In Flagler County Jail To Help Inmates Learn…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

The goal of Sheriff Staly’s Homeward Bound program is to focus on offering practical job skills and the soft skills training that will allow inmates to return to the community ready to compete for gainful employment in a meaningful career…

Entertainment

Seminole County Sheriff Invites Public to Attend 3rd Annual Halloween Safety Spooktacular,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

Attendees will drive through Halloween displays decorated by members of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office and other Seminole County agencies, including the Fire Department, Emergency Management, Animal Services, and Health Departments. …

Crime

Volusia County Authorities To Check Sexual Predators On Halloween; Offers List of Safe Alternatives…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 29, 2020

Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office’s Career Criminal Unit and officers from the state Department of Corrections will conduct these checks and verify the probation status of sexual predators or sexual offenders. File photo. Volusia…

Crime

Detectives Seize Illegal Narcotics From Spring Hill Residence Said to Have “Dark Twisted History,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 28, 2020

SPRING HILL, FL - On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, just after 5 a.m., detectives with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit executed a Search Warrant at 3422 Roundup Lane in Spring Hill, the residence of Gary…

Crime

Hernando County Sheriff’s Aviation and K-9 Units Help Apprehend Fleeing Suspect in Spring Hill

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 27, 2020

Brian Mikkelson Jr., 31, was charged with attempting to elude a police officer, driving while license is suspended as a habitual offender, and no motorcycle endorsement. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where his…

Crime

Stolen Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop, Driver Carrying Heroin, Suboxone, Hydromorphone,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 27, 2020

Derek Boggs (left) was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, possession or use of drug paraphernalia, carrying a concealed unlicensed firearm, operating a motor vehicle…

Crime

Detectives Investigating DeLand Shooting; Teen and Adult Victim Expected to Recover

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 27, 2020

A preliminary investigation shows the shootings occurred after unknown suspects in a vehicle pulled up to a residence and began shooting at the younger victim after a brief altercation. The older victim was in the area and was also struck.…

Crime

Charlotte County Inmate Found Dead In Jail Cell; Faced 83 Charges Against Children; Was Being Held…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 26, 2020

James Palmucci is facing 83 charges against children including being in possession of child porn, battery of child by throwing bodily fluids and lewd and lascivious molestation of children under 12 years of age. ENGLEWOOD, FL – On…

Crime

Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham Dies In Plane Crash

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 26, 2020

MARION COUNTY, FL– On Sunday, October 26, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies, along with Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded to the 9700 block of Southwest 140th Ave, Dunnellon in…

Crime

Deltona Woman Arrested On Aiding An Escape And Giving False Information; Helped Fleeing Suspect Hide…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 25, 2020

Delfy Ogando Gonzalez, 44, was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where she booked on False Report Of A Crime, And Aiding Escape, and in custody on $3,000 bond at the time of this writing. DELTONA, FL – A Deltona resident…

Crime

Fugitive Task Force, Lee County Gang and Narcotics Units Seize Guns, Cash and $100,000 In Street…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 23, 2020

Leonard Pitters, 26, was arrested and charged with several felonies, including trafficking in Fentanyl, Trafficking in Heroin, and trafficking in Cocaine. CAPE CORAL, FL - On October 21, 2020, members of the U.S. Marshalls Regional…

Crime

Lee County Sheriff’s Office Searching for 30 Year Old Fort Myers Woman Said To Be Missing…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 22, 2020

Tiffany Ruby Mae Long is a 30-year-old white female believed to be in the company of her boyfriend Keith Allen Martin and travelling north to Ohio in Keith’s 2008 blue Honda Civic. UPDATE OCTOBER 23, 2020, 12:43 PM: According to the Lee…

Crime

VIDEO: License Plate Reader Leads Volusia Deputies To Deltona Burglary Suspects In Stolen Vehicle

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 22, 2020

DELTONA, FL - A 20-year-old and three juvenile suspects who drove a stolen car to an attempted residential burglary in Deltona were arrested after a License Plate Reader alerted deputies to the vehicle. Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, an…

Crime

Fort Myers Man Arrested on Ten Counts of Child Pornography Possession; Tips Came from Both Google…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 22, 2020

In December of 2019 and January of 2020, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received 14 tips from both Google and Facebook that child pornography was being uploaded to the internet. After an extensive investigation,…

Crime

Flagler County Sheriff Staly and Domestic Violence Task Force Give Community Update on Progress…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 21, 2020

BUNNELL, FL - The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) hosted a follow-up Domestic Violence Summit on Wednesday via Zoom. Over a dozen virtual attendees tuned in to hear the reports from four presenters. Sheriff Rick Staly opened the…

Crime

Volusia Detectives Identify & Charge Fake ‘Police Officer’ In $50k Theft Spree Across Several…

Jessica Mcfadyen Oct 21, 2020

According to authorities, Callvester Smith, 47, of Orlando, has a significant criminal history that includes 41 felony charges and 20 convictions – including armed burglary, armed robbery, aggravated battery on a person 65 or older and…

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