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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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Early Morning Unoccupied Business Shooting in Port Charlotte, Suspect In Custody

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 10, 2023

According to authorities, 37 year-old Jirarojn Madsalee was charged with two counts of Shooting Throwing Into Vehicle or Dwelling and Criminal Mischief More than $1000 Damage. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – Charlotte County Major Crime Detectives…

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Plethora of Drugs And Contraband Seized From Burnt Store Village Home

Jessica Mcfadyen Mar 9, 2023

According to authorities, Fout was charged with nine counts of Possession of a controlled substance without prescription, Manufacturing Drug Paraphernalia, and Violation of Probation. Beasley was charged with ten counts of Possession of a…

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COPS: Edgewater Man Charged With 22 Counts of Possessing Child Porn; Several Photos of Children…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 28, 2023

According to authorities, Josef Griffin, 22, turned himself in at the jail Monday. He was arrested on 22 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. He remains held at the jail on $250,000 bail pending a first court…

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Deltona Couple Charged With Sexual Abuse of Children Under 12

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 23, 2023

According to authorities, Steven A. Cribb and Laura L. Dietz, both 29, of Mentmore Circle in Deltona, were arrested Wednesday evening following a rapid Sheriff’s Office investigation that began that morning. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A…

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Medly Police Charge Man With Burglary, Petit Theft, Grand Theft of Motor Vehicles

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 17, 2023

According to authorities, Jose Alberto Rodriguez Ruiz, 24, admitted to entering both properties, taking the drinks, and stealing the BMW. Rodriguez Ruiz was found with a Maserati key and said he was staying at a nearby motel. MEDLEY,…

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Volusia County 3-Year-Old Dies After Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 16, 2023

At this morning's briefing, Sheriff Chitwood stated that the case will be fully investigated and submitted to the State Attorney's Office for review. "I cannot imagine there's anything in the law books that can punish that family more than…

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Medley Police Charge Man With Video Voyeurism After Camera Found In Women’s Bathroom

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 15, 2023

According to authorities, the suspect, Ronny Jose Barbera Quintero, 39, was arrested on Monday, February 14, 2023, on four count of Video Voyeurism. MEDLEY, FL - On Monday, February 14, 2023, Medley Police Officers responded to 11555 NW…

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Medley Police Seeking To ID Subject Involved In Vehicle Burglary

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2023

Meantime the driver (pictured above) of the Dodge follows the victim inside the business to act as a lookout. Both subjects returned to the Dodge and leave the scene. MEDLEY, FL - On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Medley Police Officers…

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Marion County Man With 21 Prior Felony Convictions Arrested For Murder

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2023

According to authorities, Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Major Crimes detectives arrested 42 year-old Brian Keron Welcome, for the murder of Eric Daugherty. MARION COUNTY, FL - On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Marion County…

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Charlotte County Deputies Catch Most Wanted Fugitive After Foot Pursuit Ends In Canal; Suspect…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 10, 2023

According to authorities, 25 year-old Sta’chawn L. Wright stated “I’m not going back” and fled on foot, jumping over the fence in the backyard toward Peachland Blvd. Wright then jumped into the canal between Peachland Blvd. and Delavan…

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COPS: Orange City Man, 26, Charged With Possessing Child Porn; Girls Estimated To Range From 7 To 13…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 8, 2023

According to authorities, Jacob Pugliese, 26, of Orange City, was arrested Friday afternoon at home on six counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. He was later released from the Branch Jail on $60,000 bail. A…

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Man Armed With Knives Shot After Charging At Volusia Sheriff’s Deputy

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 5, 2023

According to authorities, Michael Collmar, 43, was treated for his injuries by deputies on scene and then transported to the hospital, where he underwent surgery Sunday evening. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - A man who armed himself with two…

North Port Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Failure To Stop At Red Light

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 2, 2023

According to authorities, 55 year-old James G. Joyce, faces charges of Trafficking cocaine (56 grams), two counts of Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Using a Firearm while Committing Felony,…

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COPS: Orlando Man Traveled To Volusia County To Meet Teen Girls, Ages 15 And 16, For Sex;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 1, 2023

According to authorities, Brian T. Richman, 43, was arrested by at his home in Orlando on charges of traveling to Volusia County on multiple occasions to have sex with teenage girls. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - An Orlando man is in custody on…

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Central Florida Charity Volunteer Accused of Past Molestation After Two Teenage Girls Now Report He…

Jessica Mcfadyen Feb 1, 2023

According to authorities, Gregory Somers, 51, of Ponte Vedra Beach, remains in custody on two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 at the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond as of this writing. VOLUSIA…

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COPS: Volusia County Sex Offender Charged Again In Latest Sex Crime Involving Minor; Arrested…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 31, 2023

According to authorities, Merrill Maurice Calhoun, 40, was served with his latest arrest warrant today at the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he’s been in custody without bond since his arrest in May for failure to properly register as a…

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Deland 19-Year-Old Charged With Possession of Child Porn

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 30, 2023

According to authorities, 19-year-old Wesley Faircloth of DeLand, was arrested Friday on 30 counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A 19-year-old DeLand man is in custody on numerous charges of…

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VIDEO: Debary Prowler Caught After Running, Hiding From Deputies; “Had Uncontrollable Urges”

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 27, 2023

Steven P. Johnson, 29, was charged with loitering or prowling and resisting an officer without violence and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he remained in custody with $1,000 bond as of this posting. UPDATE Jan 31,…

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Two Volusia County Men Arrested In Separate Child Sex Abuse Cases

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 26, 2023

According to authorities, 32-year-old Jacob Bloom of Orange City and 76-year-old Daniel Tillis of DeBary, were arrested in separate child sex abuse cases. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A pair of arrests in two separate child sex abuse cases have…

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Man On Bicycle in Brooksville Arrested For Trafficking Narcotics; Told Deputies He Was Transporting…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 25, 2023

According to authorities, the bicycle rider, identified as 43 year-old Joseph Revell, was placed into custody. A search of Revell's person revealed various narcotics which told deputies he was transporting "for a friend." BROOKSVILLE,…

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COPS: Ocala Drunk Driver Crashed Into Building, Fled From Police

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 24, 2023

According to authorities, Gabriel Hausy, 22, was arrested for DUI with property damage, resisting an officer without violence, and leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. OCALA, FL - On Monday, January 23, around 12:30…

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Suspect Wearing Ski Mask Jumped In Vehicle And Took Off With Woman In Passenger Seat At Deltona…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 24, 2023

According to authorities, responding deputies and detectives worked quickly to identify the suspects involved: 19-year-olds Kenneth Ocasio (left) and his accomplice Tristan Daniels. DELTONA, FL - One suspect is in custody and a second…

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Two Men Arrested In Early Morning Drug Raid In Port Charlotte

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 18, 2023

Inside the home, deputies located Methamphetamines and Fentanyl leading to the arrest of Wayne C. Veader, 65, and Steven Alexander Lane, 36, on various possession of controlled substance charges. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - According to…

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Armed Security Guard Charged With Sexual Battery Of Young Girl At Movie Theatre In Ocala

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 18, 2023

Detectives arrested Williams for Sexual Battery of a Victim less than 18 years old while armed. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. OCALA, FL - On Sunday, January 15, the Ocala Police Department was notified of a sexual…

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Volusia County Suspect Surrenders After Attempt To Flee Helicopter Overhead

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 15, 2023

Kyle Bellantoni, shown here in a 2022 mug shot from a previoius arrest, ultimately decided to surrender to deputies on the ground. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A fleeing subject with a warrant tried to outrun a Volusia County helicopter for…

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COPS: Out On Bond For Trafficking In Fentanyl, DeLand Suspect Arrested Again For More Trafficking

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 13, 2023

Detectives say Damian Dillard, 43, was selling or stashing drugs, detectives seized 468 grams fentanyl, 367 grams powder cocaine, 32 grams crack cocaine, 14 grams MDMA, 71.5 Oxycodone pills, 6.5 Morphine pills, crack cocaine manufacturing…

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COPS: Naked Man Arrested for Masturbating Outside Port Charlotte Daycare; Staff Says He Attempted To…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 6, 2023

According to authorities, 44 year-old Derrick Lee Nelson, also jiggled on the locked door handles, attempting to get inside the building. Deputies say when the arrived, Nelson was completely naked and crawled out of the camper, onto the…

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Deltona Man And His Girlfriend Arrested for Sexual Abuse of 2-Year-Old

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 6, 2023

Jason Zeak, 35, and Andrea Shearin, 31, are each charged with 1 count of lewd or lascivious molestation, 1 count of lewd or lascivious exhibition and 1 count of child abuse in the case that was reported to the Volusia Sheriff's Child…

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Dunnellon Man Arrested For Poisoning Neighborhood Cats And Dog

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 5, 2023

According to authorities, 36 year-old Jeremy Gordon Stromwall was charged with four counts of Aggravated Animal Cruelty MARION COUNTY, FL - On January 4, 2023, Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 36 year-old Jeremy Gordon…

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Broward County Man Arrested In Port Charlotte After Traffic Stop Reveals 25+ Grams of Ecstasy,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 3, 2023

According to authorities, 48 year-old James Edward Smith, has prior criminal histories for trafficking in methamphetamine, as well as five prior convictions for driving with a license suspended or revoked. He was transported to the…

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