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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

Reckless I-95 Driver Who Crashed and Fled Deputies In Palm Coast Was Armed Convicted Felon,…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

23-year-old Henry L. Davis was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, resisting arrest, fleeing or eluding law enforcement, driving without a license, and…

Crime

COPS: Suspect Wanted For Shooting At Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested; Prior Convicted Felon Faces…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

Johny Dabrezil, 36, faces charges of attempted felony murder, discharge of a weapon into a dwelling or vehicle, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and fleeing and eluding. WEST PARK, FL - A suspect wanted for shooting…

Crime

Palm Coast Man Arrested for Molesting 15-Year-Old Child

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

On January 13, 2021, an arrest warrant was signed for 70-year-old James Lee McIntire, of Palm Coast. Deputies immediately responded to his residence and took him into custody just after 1:43 p.m. on January 13. He was booked into the…

Crime

Port Charlotte Man Attempts Fleeing Traffic Stop, Faces Eight Charges Including Trafficking…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 14, 2021

Kalvin Bailey, 30, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in fentanyl, possession of controlled substance x3, battery on a law enforcement officer , resisting with violence, and possession of drug paraphernalia. …

Crime

Sheriff: Drug Dealer Back in Jail Two Days After Release for Grand Theft Charges, Possession of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 13, 2021

After a traffic stop, 34-year-old Michael Tyrone Jackson was arrested for possession of cannabis. A week or so ago Jackson was arrested and charged with possession of alprazolam, possession of THC and possession of drug paraphernalia. …

Crime

Detectives: Ocala Man On Felony Probation Beat Infant Causing Traumatic Injury, Brain Bleeding And…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 13, 2021

Christopher Ronald Bairan, 36, was placed under arrest for aggravated child abuse, at which time cocaine and prescription pills were located on him. Bairan was also on probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and impersonating…

Crime

COPS: Drug Business In Bunnell Closed for Business By Detectives After Undercover Operation; Owner…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 13, 2021

During the execution of the search warrant, Rodney Levon Hill, 43, Michael Lee Hutson, 52, Andrew Junior Jones, 64, and two others were located at the scene. Rodney Hill is the owner of the business. Hill is currently on Florida inmate…

Crime

Charlotte County Aviation Unit Safely Locates Missing Endangered Man

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 12, 2021

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office utilized road patrol deputies, K9, and Aviation units to navigate the wooden area in search of Jolly. The Aviation unit successfully located Jolly from above and was able to lead deputies on foot to his…

Crime

K-9 Helps Apprehend Pasco County Wanted Person in Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 12, 2021

Andre Phillips, 22, exited a rear window and fled a Darby Lane residence in Brooksville. After failing to comply with numerous commands to stop running, a K-9 was deployed and bit Phillips on the left leg which required 18 stitches. He was…

Crime

Flagler Sheriff Assists on Felony Traffic Stop After An License Plate Reader Alerted to Stolen…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 12, 2021

Flagler County Sheriff Staly on scene while the suspect is taken into custody. BUNNELL, FL - The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received an alert from a License Plate Reader (LPR) on Monday morning at 10:37 a.m. that a trailer…

Crime

UPDATED: Charlotte County Inmate Dead from Medical Complications

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 10, 2021

According to authorities, Charles Leon Davis, 49, formally of Port Charlotte, was being treated by medical staff when he passed away today from medical complications. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Davis had a medical condition…

Crime

Suspect Who Abducted, Raped Healthcare Worker From Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Captured in Charlotte…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 10, 2021

Joel Cossio, 31, of Haialeah Gardens, was captured in Charlotte County after law enforcement received a tip, as a result of media coverage of his location. Cossio remains in custody awaiting a judge’s order to return to Broward County…

Crime

Suspects Sought In Friday Night’s Armed Robbery Now Suspected of Second Robbery in Fort Myers

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 10, 2021

According to investigators, Saturday, January 9th, just after 8:15 p.m., a man walked into the Family Dollar Store, located at 8290 Aloha Road in Fort Myers, pointed a gun at an employee and ordered her to open up the drop box. FORT…

Crime

Lee County Detectives Seeking to ID Armed Robbery Suspects On The Run; Robbed Fort Myers Convenience…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 9, 2021

According to detectives, shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8th, two males walked into the Sky Food Mart, located at 17597 Rockefeller Circle in Fort Myers, FL. The male suspects both brandishing semi-automatic handguns and…

Crime

One Killed In Ormond Area Shooting After Confrontation With Pitchfork Between Friends

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 9, 2021

According to investigators, the shooter, who was armed with a handgun, told his friend to put down the pitchfork, and he did. But then he said his friend advanced toward him aggressively, and he fired his gun at him. UPDATE JANUARY 9,…

Crime

Lee County Deputies Find Two Victims In Vehicle At Scene Of Shooting In Fort Myers, One Dead, One…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 9, 2021

When Deputies arrived on the scene they found a parked vehicle with two victims inside. Both victims were transported to a local hospital where one victim was pronounced deceased. UPDATE: JANUARY 20, 2021, 8:40 PM: Detectives with…

Crime

17-Year-Old Female Dies After Boyfriend Playing With Loaded Weapon, Accidently Shot Her

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 8, 2021

According to authorities, Marion County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested LaVonte Jamaal Powell, 17, of Anthony, Florida for Manslaughter. During a post Miranda interview, Powell stated that he began playing with a gun and accidently shot his…

Crime

After 15-Month Long Investigation, 2019 Circle K Homicide In Palm Coast Concludes with Arrest of…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 8, 2021

Getaway driver 26-year-old Derrius Braxton Bauer (left) and the shooter 26-year-old Marcus Avery Chamblin, fled the state travelling to Virginia and later to California. This investigation spanned across Florida including Duval, Clay,…

Crime

Pompano Beach Man Dies After Helping To Save Struggling Swimmers

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 8, 2021

POMPANO BEACH, FL - A Pompano Beach man died after valiantly helping to rescue several swimmers stuck in a rip current at the beach on New Year’s Day. According to authorities, at approximately 5:13 p.m. on January 1, Broward Regional…

Local

Sheriff Lemma Sworn In For Second Term As Seminole County Sheriff

Jessica Mcfadyen Jan 8, 2021

SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL - Earlier this week, Sheriff Dennis Lemma was sworn in for his second term as Seminole County Sheriff. A small group of family and colleagues joined Sheriff Lemma as retired Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger…

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