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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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Reward Increased To $20,000 In 2018 Homicide of Pregnant Mother; Gunned Down While Protecting Four…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 27, 2021

Destiney Bocanegra was gunned down in front of a home in Bonita Springs; the 25 year old stood in front of her four year old son to protect him. Sadly, Destiney lost her life in the process. She was also pregnant with her second child at…

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Man Ejected, Dies In Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 24, 2021

On Friday, Ocala Police responded to a motorcycle crash in the 4900 block of SW 48th Avenue. The rider, Jeremey Denney, 51, crashed near the left-hand curve when he drifted off the roadway and struck the curb. OCALA, FL - On…

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UPDATE: Volusia Detectives Investigating Suspicious Death Of Ormond Beach Woman

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 23, 2021

62-year-old Elizabeth Crisanti, was found dead around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday at her home at 240 Orange Grove Drive #2 after deputies conducted a well-being check. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 26, 2021, 4:26 PM: Nelson Rivera has been arrested on…

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Fort Myers Middle School Student Arrested for Shooting Threat

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 20, 2021

ee County Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Division responded to the school and assumed the investigation. FORT MYERS, FL - On Friday, September 17, 2021, a teacher at Three Oaks Middle School found a threatening email sent by one of…

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15-Year-Old Arrested For Bringing Loaded Gun To School in Citra, Florida

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 17, 2021

A Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) School Resource Officer at North Marion Middle School (NMHS) arrested a 10th grader for Possession of a Firearm on School Property and Carrying a Concealed Weapon. File photo: ShutterStock.com,…

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COPS: Port Charlotte Convicted Felon Brandished Weapon During Road Rage Incident

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 15, 2021

Christian Rinehart Miller, 32, of Port Charlotte, was arrested on possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by Florida convicted felon, aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill, and resisting officer without violence.…

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Man In Spring Hill Arrested After Walking Toward Deputies Pointing A Knife Saying, “I’m Going…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 14, 2021

According to authorities, Trevor Dooley Jr., 43, walked toward deputies while pointing a knife and saying, "I'm going to kill one of you tonight." SPRING HILL, FL - On Thursday, September 9, 2021 at approximately 10:40 P.M., Hernando…

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Port Charlotte Teen Who Evaded Deputy On Bicycle Found Hiding In Canal With Stolen Property;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2021

Camren M. McMullen, 18, was arrested and charged with burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, larceny and petit theft in the second degree and failure to stop vehicle as ordered by law enforcement officer. Bond is set at $11,000. PORT…

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One Injured, One Arrested In Volusia County Shooting Over Broken Bottle

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2021

Randy Crowder, 62, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he was being held Friday morning on $5,000 bond. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A shooting Thursday night in…

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Intoxicated Debary Man Arrested After Shooting Family Dog During Domestic Dispute

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 10, 2021

According to authorities, Steven Parsons, 34, of DeBary said he shot the dog because it bit him. He was charged with animal cruelty, child abuse and shooting into a dwelling. The dog, Chappo, was kept overnight for observation and is…

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Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Two Separate Incidents Involving High School…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 8, 2021

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigated two separate incidents involving two Hernando County high school students. HERNANDO COUNTY, FL - On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office investigated two…

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Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 4, 2021

According to authorities, Deputy Austin Rosa, 24, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment and battery in the incident. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - A Volusia deputy has been arrested on domestic violence…

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Spring Hill Woman Charged with Trafficking in Fentanyl

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 2, 2021

According to authorities, Tara Lynn Breeden, 31, was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, possession of marijuana, driving while license is suspended…

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Deltona Woman Arrested for April Crash That Left 4-year-old Paralyzed; THC, MDMA, MDA, Meth Found In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Sep 1, 2021

According to detectives, Ana Rosa Fajardo Espinoza, 27, of Deltona, was found to have THC, MDMA, MDA, methamphetamine and amphetamine in her system at the time of the crash. DELTONA, FL - The driver in an April crash that paralyzed a…

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Spring Hill Bank Robber Told Detectives He Just Needed New Car, Wanted To Change His Life And Become…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2021

Michael Nathan Lee Rouisse, 26, told detectives he just wanted to buy a new car because his was not operating well and he wanted to have some money to change his living situation. Rouisse also stated that he just wants to be a "big rock…

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Convicted Felon Sought Since April In Volusia County Homicide Investigation Located After Crashing…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2021

According to authorities, detectives have been looking for Wilbert Anthony McFadden Jr., 24, of Sanford, since April. An investigation indicates he last person seen with a homicide victim found shot. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - The last person…

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COPS: DeLand Man Awaiting Trial In Sexual Battery Case Arrested Again After Kissing And Licking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 24, 2021

Emmett L. Boykins, 28, of DeLand, turned himself in over the weekend at the Daytona Beach Police Department. On Friday, sheriff’s detectives had obtained a warrant for Boykins’ arrest on two counts of lewd or lascivious conduct, false…

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COPS: Deltona Prowler Caught At Bedroom Window With Pants Down

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 22, 2021

Francisco Javier Orozco Gutierrez, 37, of Deltona, was arrested by members of the Deltona Crime Suppression Team after a short foot chase around the corner of the home on Dunlap Drive. He was transported to the Volusia County Jail where…

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Ocala Murder Suspect Quickly Apprehended After S.W.A.T. Team Moves In on Motel Hideout

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 20, 2021

Tyre Patrick Meggie, 27 was arrested for homicide, murder without premeditation murder 2nd degree with firearm. Photos: Ocala Police Department OCALA, FL - On Wednesday, August 18, around 3 a.m., Ocala Police responded…

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OnStar Leads to Arrest After Off-Duty Highway Patrol Officer Gets Carjacked At Gunpoint By Convicted…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 18, 2021

OCALA, FL - On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, around 12:40 a.m., Ocala Police Department responded to an armed carjacking that occurred at the intersection of SR 200 and SW 38th St. The victim, who happened to be an off-duty Florida Highway…

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Spring Hill Search Warrant Nets Slew Of Drugs, Guns And Cash; Suspect Facing Drug Trafficking,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 18, 2021

Joshua Sheffield, 25, was arrested on a slew of drug trafficking and possession charges. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where he is being detained on a $202,000 bond. According to authorities, the bond was…

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Ocala Police Department Investigating Homicide of 32-Year-Old Man

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 18, 2021

Detectives are actively investigating this homicide and more information will be released as soon as it's available. MARION COUNTY, FL - Early this morning, around 3:30 a.m., Ocala Police Department responded to a call regarding a…

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Spring Hill Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault at Park After K-9 Finds Firearm During Search for…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 16, 2021

Jarid Ramirez, 19, was arrested on two counts of Aggravated Assault and one count of Petit Theft. He was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where he's being detained in lieu of an $11,000 bond. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

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Two Armed Suspects Sought In Late Night North Fort Myers Robbery

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 15, 2021

According to authorities, shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14th, employees closed the Dollar General, located at 4055 Hancock Bridge Parkway, for the evening. As they were walking to their cars, they became victims of an…

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Overdose Leads To Search Warrant And Child Neglect Charges in Port Charlotte

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 11, 2021

Melodie D. Bynum, 62, was transported to the Charlotte County Jail and charged with possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by a convicted felon, child neglect without great bodily harm, and an out of county warrant from Orange County.…

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Man Jumps From Falling Plane Over Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area In Ocklawaha;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 10, 2021

When deputies arrived, they found locals who had pulled the pilot, Joseph Hutton, 64, from the water after they witnessed him jump from the falling plane. Marion County Fire Rescue (MCFR) responded and pronounced Hutton deceased. …

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Ocala Police Investigating Shooting Near Intersection of SW 1st St. And SW 23rd Avenue

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 6, 2021

When officers arrived, one victim (21 years old) was found with two gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital. The victim is stable condition. OCALA, FL - On Friday, August 6, around 6:40 p.m., Ocala Police Department…

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Charlotte County Suspect barricaded inside home after firing at boyfriend

Jessica Mcfadyen Aug 2, 2021

Layni K. Carver, 53, was taken into custody without injury and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. PUNTA GORDA, FL - On Sunday, August 1, 2021, at approximately 1:17pm, Charlotte County…

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Witness Who Fled Hernando County Courthouse Before Being Called To Testify In Homicide Trial Sought…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 30, 2021

According to authorities, George Max Badillo, 29, showed up for the start of Isaac Troy Lemons' homicide trial on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 but left the Hernando County Courthouse before being called to testify. BROOKSVILLE, FL - The…

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Ocala Police Get Three Guns Off Street Through Strategic Vehicle Takedown

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 30, 2021

OCALA, FL - On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Ocala Police officers were able to get three guns off our streets through intelligence-driven policing. K9 Officer Roos along with Officers Thomas and Wojtas assisted the Intel Unit with a…

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