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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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Seatbelt Violation Leads to Drug and Child Neglect Charges for Two in Port Charlotte; Both Being…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 11, 2022

Michael Roebuck, 34, and Lauren Samocki, 36,were placed under arrest, and the Florida Department of Children and Families was notified to take custody of the child. Lauren was found to be on active felony probation as well from a previous,…

UPDATE: Body of 77-Year-Old Man Found In Punta Gorda Wildlife Management Area

Jessica Mcfadyen May 10, 2022

The body of a 77-year-old deceased man was found in the Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area near State Road 31. PUNTA GORDA, FL - Around 12:30 Tuesday, May 10, a Biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission…

Skeletal Remains Discovered Within Babcock Ranch Curry Creek Wildlife Preserve In Punta Gorda;…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2022

According to authorities, just after 10 a.m. dispatch received a call from the Babcock Ranch Community Patrol advising that a land development company had discovered skeletal remains while maintaining the preserve area on the east side of…

Lake Weir Middle School Dean Arrested For Sexually Battering Female Student In Weight Room

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2022

40-year-old Henry Lee Anderson, 40, was placed under arrest and transported to the Marion County Jail, where he is held with a $10,000 bond. SUMMERFIELD, FL - On Thursday afternoon, Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Major Crimes…

COPS: Volusia County Chop Shop Discovered, 10 Stolen Vehicles Recovered, Operator Arrested

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2022

On March 20, Raymond Thomas Clark, 34, was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in the Florida Keys. In addition to his Volusia warrant charging him with 10 counts of grand theft, possession of a vehicle with an altered VIN and…

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Detectives Still Seeking Information In Brooksville Cold Case Homicide From 1981; $5k Reward Offered…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2022

Ricky Merrill and Dori Colyer were last seen on May 9, 1981, leaving the Hilltop Lounge on Broad Street in Brooksville, Florida. The pair told friends they would return to the lounge shortly but never returned. BROOKSVILLE, FL – On May…

Suspect Caught At Ormond Walmart After Fleeing Police & Deputies Had Heroin, Crack, Meth And…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 6, 2022

According to authorities, the driver Laterrick Jones, 30, New Smyrna Beach, ran from deputies, into the Walmart, then back outside where he was met by one of Volusia Sheriff’s new unmarked units assigned to address aggressive driving.…

Ocala Man Running Around In Underwear Arrested After Breaking School Window; Found at Hospital And…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 5, 2022

A witness described the injured person, later identified as Aikeem Jett, 24, as a black man with dreadlocks, wearing only his underwear. The witness saw the man run off the school campus. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday, May 3, at approximately…

Operation Endgame: Month-Long Proactive Checks on Sex Predators, Offenders Lead to 24 Arrests in…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 4, 2022

Members of our Career Criminal Unit conducted numerous interviews and surveillance, both daytime and at night, throughout April as part of a countywide investigation. File photo: Volusia Sheriff's Office. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - Sheriff’s…

Detectives Investigating Man Killed In Greenacres Drive-by Shooting; Cops Say Victim Had Survived…

Jessica Mcfadyen May 3, 2022

According to authorities, the deceased victim, is the same victim from a Greenacres shooting that occurred last month on April 13, 2022 which detectives released footage. GREENACRES, FL – Shortly after 10:00 am, on Tuesday, May 3,…

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COPS: Detectives Seeking Man Wanted For Retail Theft and Felony Battery at Boca Raton Walmart

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 29, 2022

According to authorities, the incident occurred on Monday, April 18, 2022. The Walmart store is located at 22100 State Road 7, in unincorporated Boca Raton. BOCA RATON, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate a…

Miami Duo Charged In Port Charlotte Wireless Store Grand Theft Investigation; Detectives Obtained…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 29, 2022

The two individuals identified in the thefts were Marcos Mario Estruch, 28, (right) and Vianca Orquidea Figueredo, 26. Two Charlotte County Sheriff’s detectives traveled to DeSoto County to complete interviews and obtained full confessions…

80-Year-Old Attempting To Cross Road Struck And Killed By Car In Lauderdale Lakes

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 29, 2022

A preliminary investigation determined the pedestrian, Janet Caesar, 80, of Lauderdale Lakes, was walking from west to east across the southbound lanes of North State Road 7 when she was struck and killed. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - An…

Four Teens Charged In Ocala Drive-by Shooting

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 28, 2022

Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was occupied by four teens. In the driver's seat was Jarrett Vining Jr., 19; all other teens in the vehicle are juveniles. Officers also noticed an empty pistol holster on the front…

Pompano Beach Student, 12, Warned He Would “Infiltrate The School From All Entrances” And “Start…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 27, 2022

The threat outlined a detailed plan to “infiltrate the school from all entrances” and “start little by little killing people.” Detectives arrested the 12-year-old and transported him to the Juvenile Assessment Center for processing. No…

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Third Suspect Involved In June 2021 Volusia County Murder Indicted By Grand Jury

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 26, 2022

According to authorities, Isaiah Devonta Moore, 23, of Crestview, was indicted Monday on one count of second-degree murder. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A third suspect involved in the June 2021 murder of Kavon Banks has been indicted by a…

Hernando County Detectives Investigating Body of Man Found On Parcel Of Land In Northern Brooksville

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 26, 2022

According to authorities, a preliminary investigation has revealed the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found dead are considered suspicious. Detectives are working closely with officials from the Medical Examiner's Office to…

COPS: Detectives Seeking Man Wanted For Filming Ladies Using Restroom At Lake Worth Beach; Was…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 24, 2022

Upon exiting a stall, the female victim forcibly opened the adjoining door and saw the suspect pictured run out of the restroom. The woman was able to chase him down and made him delete the photographs from his phone. UPDATE APRIL 24,…

Detectives Seeking Person And Vehicle Of Interest In Burglary at Kings Point Community in Delray…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 24, 2022

Kings Point is an adult community of roughly 7,200 condominiums. During the burglary various power tools were stolen from the maintenance shed. DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to locate someone…

Hernando County Deputy Delivers Door Dash Meal After Driver Arrested for Stolen Vehicle In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, just after 10 p.m., the stolen vehicle was spotted traveling northbound on Mariner Boulevard near Carnegie Way in Spring Hill. Deputies conducted a Traffic Stop on the stolen vehicle at Mariner Boulevard…

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Baker Act: Woman Barricades Herself With Family

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 22, 2022

Special response team members and hostage negotiators were requested. After several hours, the hostage negotiators were successful in diffusing the situation. The family exited the residence unharmed, and the woman was transported to an…

VIDEO: Slew of Drugs, Guns and Ammunition Seized During Volusia Sheriff’s SWAT Team Raids In…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 21, 2022

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood attended each location and called the effort a reminder to every drug dealer that they will never be tolerated in the community. Photo: Volusia Sheriff's Office VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A pair of search…

Deltona Woman, 57, Charged With DUI Manslaughter For Killing Pedestrian in February Crash

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 21, 2022

According to authorities, Laurie A. Colletti, 57, of Deltona, was arrested at her home Wednesday evening after a warrant was issued charging her with DUI manslaughter. Colletti was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail without…

Detectives Make Additional Arrest In Human Trafficking Investigation In Medley, Florida

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 20, 2022

According to authorities, 40-year-old Raul Antonio Jimenez-Rodriguez was arrested by the Miami Dade State Attorney's Office-Human Trafficking Unit on charges related to Human Trafficking. An ongoing investigation led to the additional…

Hernando Detectives Suspicious Incident at School Bus Stop in Ridge Manor After Man Reportedly…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 19, 2022

According to authorities, three children exited a school bus in Ridge Manor when they noticed an unknown adult male parked in a nearby vehicle who motioned for them to approach his vehicle. RIDGE MANOR, FL - On Monday, April 18-2022,…

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Detectives Seeking To ID Suspect Wanted For $1,400 Theft From Walmart In Greenacres, Crime Stoppers…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 19, 2022

According to authorities, on Sunday, the unknown male shown in surveillance images entered Walmart in Greenacres and helped himself to over $1,400 worth of Cricut products. Upon exiting the store the suspect was seen entering a…

Two Men Charged With Bank Robberies in Hernando County

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 18, 2022

Two suspects, Bertin Balan Jr., 22, the passenger, and Barry Toussaint, 28, the driver, were located inside the vehicle. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. A firearm was located in the possession of Toussaint and a BB…

Detectives Seeking “Person’s of Interest” In Three-Year-Old Lake Worth Homicide; One Male…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 18, 2022

Anyone who can identify the persons of interest on the left and/or has information on the this homicide is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. In the left side image, the male on the left walks with a significant limp. …

UPDATE: Detectives Seeking Man With Large “HighLife” Tattoo on Back for Use of Stolen Credit Cards…

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 17, 2022

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain anonymous by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the See Something feature. The…

Detectives Release Footage From Scene of Shooting In Greenacres; Witnesses Sought, Reward Offered

Jessica Mcfadyen Apr 13, 2022

An investigation revealed that multiple witnesses were present during the shooting and detectives have released surveillance footage from the scene. Anyone with any information regarding this shooting is urged to contact detectives. …

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