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Joe Mcdermott

Joe Mcdermott is our daily investigative journalist and staff reporter who keeps his eyes peeled for interesting Local, US and World News exclusively for The Published Reporter®. Mcdermott, one of our first and thus veteran reporters, is also a data analyst for select independent news and media organizations in the United States.

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Suicidal Woman Holding Gun to Head Lead Ocala Police On Pursuit

Joe Mcdermott Jan 25, 2022

The Ocala Police Department provided assistance to the Sheriff’s Office in attempting to stop the driver during the pursuit and in securing the scene of the shooting. OCALA, FL - On Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at approximately 1:20…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Spafford Avenue In…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 22, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in West Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Detectives Arrest 16-Year-Old For Bringing Loaded Gun To Northeast High School In Oakland Park

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2022

The student’s personal belongings were searched, and a firearm with ammunition was found inside his backpack. Broward Sheriff’s detectives were notified, responded to the school and arrested the student. File photo: YES Market Media,…

Detectives Hunting Suspect Wanted For Pompano Beach Attempted Murder; Should Be Considered Armed And…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2022

Homicide detectives said Otis Washington, 27, should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact detectives John Curcio or Samantha Cottam in the BSO Homicide Unit at (954) 321-4210 or…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Post…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 20, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in West Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On W. 36th…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 19, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Riviera Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

COPS: Lauderhill Man Arrested After Setting Fire To Veterans Memorial In North Lauderdale;…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 14, 2022

After identifying the suspect, 21-year-old Brian Bocage, Violent Crimes Unit detectives obtained a warrant for Bocage’s arrest. He was charged with one count each of arson, possession of a fire bomb, and felony criminal mischief. …

Daytona Beach Man Out On Bond for Drugs Flees Deputies With 4-Year-Old Boy And Backpack Containing…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 14, 2022

The suspect, 31-year-old Tyrell J. Jackson, as charged with trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, Oxycodone and MDMA with intent to sell, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, fleeing or…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near 7th Ave &…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 13, 2022

LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with Chapter 775 of The Florida Sexual Predators Act, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator, Kenneth Schmidt, who is now considered a transient and…

Slew Of Pills, Powder, Crack Cocaine, Guns & Cash Seized In Early-Morning Raid of Apartment…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2022

Montrell Brundidge, 35, was charged with trafficking in cocaine, Oxycodone, and MDMA, possession of Alprazolam and cannabis with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school, three counts of child neglect and four counts of…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 12, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Pahokee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Watergate…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 10, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 7, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Pahokee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On 68th…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 7, 2022

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Loxahatchee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Broward Deputies, ATF Seize 13 Firearms, Hundreds Of Rounds Of Ammunition After New Year’s Eve…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 5, 2022

Deputies searched the home along with investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The search resulted in deputies seizing 13 firearms, including two short barrel rifles. Deputies also seized hundreds of…

West Palm Beach Man Arrested After Fatal Shooting In Parking Lot Of Family Dollar off Southern Blvd

Joe Mcdermott Jan 4, 2022

According to authorities, Warren Ellison Hobbs Jr., 24, of West Palm Beach was booked in to the Palm Beach County Jail Main for first degree premeditated murder. He is being held without bond. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On Monday, January…

Lamestream Meltdown: Former FDA Head Says “Cloth Masks Not Effective Against This Coronavirus” –…

Joe Mcdermott Jan 3, 2022

Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member, stressed that scientists now understand much more about how COVID-19 spreads through airborne transmission, and that cloth face coverings are just not going to be…

Broward Deputies Arrest Driver Involved In Deadly Hit-and-Run That Mowed Down Six Children, Killed…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 28, 2021

Sean Charles Greer, 27, of Wilton Manors, faces two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving death, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury, two counts of leaving the scene of an…

VIDEO: Woman Arrested by FBI After Berating And Attacking Passenger on Flight from Tampa to Atlanta…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 27, 2021

During the video, the irate woman went as far as to hit and spit on the 80-year-old man during the altercation with him yelling that she would be immediately arrested as soon as the flight landed, which she was by FBI agents at…

Boca Raton Man, 31, Shot Neighbor Over Loud Music on Christmas Eve

Joe Mcdermott Dec 25, 2021

Zachary Moncada, 31, of Boca Raton, was arrested and charged with attempted first degree homicide, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, three counts of battery, and a weapons offence. He was offered no bond and remains…

FEDS: Lake Worth Dominant-Submissive “Master” Guilty of Producing Child Pornography of Six-Year-Old…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 21, 2021

According to federal authorities, Robert Dunn, 46, of Lake Worth, pleaded guilty to conspiring to produce, producing, receiving, and possessing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Roy K. Altman will sentence Dunn in federal court…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 21, 2021

In accordance with Chapter 775 the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public about a declared Sexual Predator who is now residing in Pahokee, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Who Is Ray Epps? Day’s Loudest Riot Recruiter, Apparent Leader of First Breach of Capitol, Dubbed…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

Ray Epps has many claiming he was likely one of a number of federal plants who covertly infiltrated rioters with the goal of inciting them to enter the Capitol. Thomas Massie (R-KY) questioned Attorney General Garland about Epps during an…

After Tips Pour-In, Detectives Arrest Gun Wielding Bike Thief in Lauderdale Lakes Walmart Theft;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

According to authorities, shortly before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, at Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes, 18 year-old Jarred Frico committed armed robbery. According to county records, he is currently being held at the Broward County Jail…

WATCH: Trump Says, “No Way” Biden Is Running The Country, “So Obvious”

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

Former President Donald Trump joined Maria Bartiromo to discuss the infrastructure bill and Biden’s failed handling of the southern border. Photo credit: Fox News / Sunday Morning Futures / YouTube. PALM BEACH, FL - In a recent…

Rally Outside Arizona AG Brnovich’s Office Protests Three Month Silence on Status of…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2021

According to online videos shared on social media, hundreds were in attendance at the rally held Friday, outside of the Offices of the Attorney General of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, to protest against his offices silence from the office of…

Detectives Release Video Of Man Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Bicycle from Walmart in Lauderdale Lakes

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2021

Anyone with information can contact Broward Sheriff’s Det. Armando Enrique at 954-321-4233. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips that…

New York Driver Arrested In Fatal Crash That Killed 44-Year-Old Broward Mom; To Be Extradited To…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2021

Sunny C. Lavalle, 44, of Weston, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where she later died. Sunny is shown here with her mother Cheri Surloff. BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A New York man was arrested for…

FEDS: Tamarac Man Arrested For Assault on Law Enforcement at Jan. 6th Capitol Breach; Accused of…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 16, 2021

According to authorities, Mason Joel Courson, 26, of Tamarac, Florida, is charged with federal offenses that include assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers and inflicting bodily injury, civil disorder, and entering and…

WANTED: Orlando Detectives identify Central Florida Serial Rapist They Say Terrorized Communities…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 16, 2021

According to detectives, Leslie Renald Lagrotta, 61, (shown here in a 2010 arrest booking in Volusia County for resisting arrest with violence), was armed with a weapon as he committed several sexual battery incidents that terrorized…

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