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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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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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Hernando County Sheriff’s Helicopter Forced To Make Emergency Landing In Field Near…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 30, 2021

HCSO Aviation Unit "Air-1," flown by Deputy Pilot Roy McLaughlin and Tactical Flight Officer B.J. Hart. Photo by Hernando County Sheriff's Office. BROOKSVILLE, FL - On Thursday, July 29, 2021 at approximately 10 p.m., Hernando County…

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SHERIFF: “I’ve Been Crystal Clear, If You Abuse An Animal In Lee County, You Will Go To Jail.”

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 29, 2021

Jose Gustavo Hernandez, 28, was taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail. He has been charged with Animal Cruelty. FORT MYERS, FL - On Wednesday , July 28, 2021, Lee County Sheriff's Office detectives with both the…

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COPS: Woman Finds Stranger Sleeping In Van Outside Englewood Home

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 27, 2021

The man, later identified as Dustin Luther, 30, was charged with burglary, resisting arrest and violation of probation. He is currently being held at the charlotte county jail. ENGLEWOOD, FL - On Saturday, July 24, a woman…

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Woman Dies After Domestic Related Shooting at Brooksville BioSpine Clinic; Deputies Say Suspect…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 26, 2021

BioSpine Institute, 7101 Mariner Boulevard in Brooksville. Photo:: Hernando County Sheriff's Office. SPRING HILL, FL - On Monday, July 26, 2021 just before 10:30 a.m., Hernando County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the…

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UPDATE: Charlotte County Detectives Seeking 15-Year-Old Girl Who Left Home To Stay With Friend In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 22, 2021

15-year-old Paris L. Daniels who they say left her home on July 8th to stay with a friend in Sarasota. Paris is 5 foot 6 inches tall with brown eyes, black hair, and a new tattoo on her chest. She was last seen in the area of 4th Street…

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Narcotics Units Execute Search Warrant at Drug House in Weeki Wachee

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 20, 2021

William Suit, 57, was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center where he is being held in lieu of an $81,000 bond. WEEKI WACHEE, FL - During the early morning hours of Friday, July 16 2021, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office…

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Port Charlotte Man Returns Home To Find Woman Skinny Dipping In His Pool; First Noticed Only…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 20, 2021

Heather A. Kennedy, 42, remains at the Charlotte County Jail on trespassing and resisting an officer without violence. PORT CHARLOTTE, FL - A resident returning home from an afternoon doctor’s appointment was greeted by a naked stranger…

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Arrests Made In Drive-by Shooting After Deltona Gas Station Altercation

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 19, 2021

Anderson Cantres, 25, and his younger brother, a minor, were arrested Sunday after an investigation into the Saturday night shooting in Deltona. Deputies responded there around 10:30 p.m. Saturday on a report of a vehicle shot several…

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Volusia County Man Charged With for Felony Animal Cruelty After Slashing Dog With Machete

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 17, 2021

According to authorities, Richard K. Nelson, 46, was arrested Friday on a felony charge of animal cruelty after he used a machete to slash a dog several times. He was additionally charged with providing false information to a law…

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Deltona Man Facing Enhanced Assault Charge For Threats, Racial Slurs After Road Rage Incident

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 16, 2021

Volusia Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an incident around 11:45 p.m. Thursday and met with a 34-year-old Black man who explained he was followed home after a traffic-related dispute who threatened to kill him and his family while calling…

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More Than $3.5k In Cash, 40+ Grams Of Meth, Various Pills Taken Off Street During Port Charlotte…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 16, 2021

Mariah Merchant, 29, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Jonathan King, 35, was denied bond and faces Trafficking in Fentanyl, Possession of Methamphetamine, Methadone, Buprenorphine Hydrochloride and Possession of Drug…

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Daytona Beach Man Arrested After Holly Hill Home Invasion Robbery; Forced Way In, Stole…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 9, 2021

According to authorities, Kyle McCormick, 37 of Daytona Beach, was eventually arrested at a Sunoco gas station in Ormond Beach and transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail without incident. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - A 37-year-old man…

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WANTED: Attempted Murder Suspect May Be In Orlando Area Driving Gold Ford E-150 Van; Do Not…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 3, 2021

Detectives say Harry Sukhraj, 56, may be in the Orlando area driving a gold Ford E-150 van with tag number EMBK18. The van has a rusted trailer hitch and is missing a front passenger hubcap. If you see this van or suspect, do not approach…

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UPDATE/LOCATED: Authorities Searching For 15 Year Old Female Missing from Marion County Area Since…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jul 1, 2021

According to authorities, , Jacqueline Mindenhall-Burke was last seen on Sunday, May 30, 2021, when she ran away from 13045 SE Sunset Harbor Road in Weirsdale, Florida. If you have any information about Jacqueline’s whereabouts, please…

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Hernando County Vice and Narcotics Unit Search Warrant Nets Three In Spring Hill After Several Month…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 29, 2021

SPRING HILL, FL - During the early morning hours of Friday, June 25, 2021, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 3529 Orion Road in Spring Hill. An investigation that spanned several…

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Deltona Man, 84, Killed In Motor Vehicle Accident

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 26, 2021

. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation showed the driver of a 2003 Dodge Ram was driving northeast on East Normandy when he lost control of his vehicle, causing it to spin into oncoming traffic. DELTONA, FL - An…

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Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Swatting’ Calls Targeting Spring Hill…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 25, 2021

Most of the recent swatting calls are believed to be the result of information obtained through online gaming. SPRING HILL, FL - The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating five "Swatting" calls targeting a residence…

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Brooksville Man In U.S. Illegally Tracked Down In Texas On Hernando County Sexual Battery Warrant;…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 25, 2021

Eliseo Barrios Lopez, 41 years of age, fled Hernando County to Texas after suspecting law enforcement was investigating allegations of a a Sexual Battery involving him. U.S. Marshals located him and he was placed under arrest on the…

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Suspected Animal Cruelty Triggers Search Warrant In Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 24, 2021

Upon arrival, three adult horses were located on the property. All three were in various stages of malnourishment. The fourth horse, believed to have recently died, was not located. Photo: Hernando County Sheriff's Office BROOKSVILLE,…

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Arrest Made In Investigation of Body Found Along Road In Volusia County; Suspect Charged With Second…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 23, 2021

According to authorities, Toriano Brooks, 29, of Palatka Florida was booked at the jail early this morning on charges of second degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL - On…

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Convicted Felon Caught With Drugs Hidden In Magnetic Box Under Vehicle After Port Charlotte Traffic…

Jessica Mcfadyen Jun 21, 2021

James Riggs, 54, faces various charged related to trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of firearm ammunition or weapon by convicted felon. Agnieszka Frasier, 48, faces various…

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