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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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Temporary Staffing Employee Arrested for Contraband Introduction Into Miami-Dade Correctional…

Joe Mcdermott May 22, 2023

According to investigators, a tip was received that Junell Raquel Bess, a part-time Financial Specialist with Jackson Memorial Hospital who reported for work at the Miami-Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation, Metro West Detention Center,…

Coral Springs Man Dies Following Deerfield Beach Crash

Joe Mcdermott May 22, 2023

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - A Coral Springs man was pronounced deceased nearly two-weeks after being involved in a…

Broward Detectives Search For Man Who Wielded Semi-Automatic Firearm With Extended Magazine in…

Joe Mcdermott May 16, 2023

The victim told detectives he was attempting to make a deposit when an unknown male driving a black Cadillac sedan pulled up behind him and proceeded to beep his horn. The two men then exchanged words, and the sedan driver exited his car…

Miami Cold Case Squad Solves 1961 Murder of Joseph Dimare; Implicates Wife, Marital Issues,…

Joe Mcdermott May 9, 2023

According to investigators, Joseph Dimare was found deceased inside of his vehicle from apparent gunshot wounds to the head. The vehicle was located in an empty lot at the rear of a gas station. MIAMI-DADE, FL - The Miami-Dade Police…

Punta Gorda Man Found Harboring Dead Corpse of Woman In Her 50’s After Evasive Behavior, Foul…

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2023

Major Crimes detectives say 36 year-old Justin D. Carver eventually stepped outside, immediately locking the door behind him. Deputies noticed Carver’s evasive behavior and began to question him about the well-being of the victim. PUNTA…

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Broward Homicide Detectives Investigate Shooting And Murder Turned Suicide In Dania Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 2023

Broward Sheriff’s deputies and Fire Rescue responded locating three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Two were pronounced deceased on scene, and paramedics transported the third individual to a nearby hospital. DANIA BEACH, FL…

Broward Cold Case Detectives Identify 1998 Jane Doe As Eileen Truppner, Native of Puerto Rico;…

Joe Mcdermott May 4, 2023

After months of painstaking detective work and DNA analysis, investigators have identified a South Florida Jane Doe as Eileen Truppner, the woman left for dead in a grassy area of southwest Broward County off of U.S. 27 back in 1998. …

Lake Worth Man Charged with Robbery and Battery With Potential Hate Crime Enhancement After…

Joe Mcdermott May 1, 2023

According to authorities, the suspect, later identified as 34 year-old Daniel Scanlan, hit a man from behind, removed his black yarmulke and called him an Antisemitic sler. BOCA RATON, FL - On Friday, April 28, Palm Beach Sheriff's…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Drives Away with $77,000 Donation During the Fort…

Joe Mcdermott May 1, 2023

(L to R): Marc Riley, National Sales Director of Rick Case Automotive Group, and Debra Koebel, President of the South Florida Automobile Dealers Association present Matt Organ, Co-Chairman of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County…

Broward Detectives Looking For Man Who Used Elderly Woman’s Stolen Credit Card at Food Mart In…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 27, 2023

Broward Sheriff’s robbery detectives located surveillance video of a man using the victim’s stolen credit card at the Shop and Save Food Mart in Lauderhill just an hour after the robbery. TAMARAC, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery…

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Orange City Man, 40, Charged With Possessing Child Porn, Transmitting Harmful Material To Young…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 17, 2023

According to authorities, Adam Morris, 40, was arrested Friday night at home on seven counts of possession of a sexual performance by a child, three counts of transmitting harmful material to minors and one count of unlawful use of a…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 11, 2023

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 Royal Palm Beach, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

19-Year-Old Man Wanted For Fatal Liquor Store Shooting Near Lake Worth; Crime Stoppers Reward…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 11, 2023

Detectives announced that 19 year-old Brandon Frazier has been identified as the suspect in the shooting and is wanted for first degree murder with a fire-arm and shooting within an occupied dwelling. If you know of his whereabouts…

Man Shot Dead While Riding Bicycle In Pembroke Park; Several Armed Individuals Involved; Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 10, 2023

A preliminary investigation revealed that several armed individuals approached the victim, while he was on a bicycle, and shot him multiple times. The victim then entered a nearby business where he was located by first responders. File…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 5, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, 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, Shawncy Paulk, who is now considered a transient…

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Four People Arrested For Operating Online Escort Services In Broward And Miami-Dade Counties

Joe Mcdermott Apr 1, 2023

Using various investigative techniques, Broward Sheriff’s Office Strategic Investigations Division detectives identified brothers Justo (center) and Jack Fernandez (left) as the operators of Platinum Pleasures and Marcelo Arbelo (right) as…

COPS: Suspects Wanted For Multiple Armed Robberies in Lake Worth Beach Area

Joe Mcdermott Mar 31, 2023

According to authorities, the pictured unknown males committed two robberies in the City of Lake Worth Beach. One suspect was wearing a black watch and silver chain with a large pendant. LAKE WORTH, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s…

Three Men In Custody for Assault on Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine Inside Lake Worth LA Fitness

Joe Mcdermott Mar 31, 2023

Palm Beach Sheriff's Detectives arrested three suspects including 43 year-old Rafael Medina, Jr., 23 year-old Octavious Medina, and 25 year-old Anthony Maldonado, for allegeldy assaulting and robbing Daniel Hernandez, AKA,Tekashi 6ix9ine,…

Miami Woman Arrested for Operating Unlicensed Post-Cosmetic Surgery Recovery Home-Assisted Living…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 2023

According to investigators, 38 year-old Sanchez, of Miami, was charged with operating an assisted living facility without a license as well as hazardous waste violations. MIAMI-DADE, FL - The Miami-Dade Police Department, Medical Crimes…

Hernando Deputies Find Convicted Felon Passed Out Behind Wheel in Brooksville; Loaded Tactical 22…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 2023

According to authorities, 24 year-old Jorddan Robert Styles was charges with four counts of possession of controlled substance without a prescription, two counts of possession of weapon or ammo by a convicted felon and possession of drug…

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FEDS: Palm Beach Gardens Attorney Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography; Nearly 2000 Images,…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 2023

According to authorities, Michael T. Dolce, 53, was scheduled to appear in a West Palm Beach federal court today, March 30, 2023, for his initial appearance. According to a criminal complaint, FBI agents say Dolce downloaded child…

Broward Detectives Search For Clues After Body Found In Backseat Of Burning Vehicle In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 29, 2023

Broward Sheriff's deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded and located a 2022 Mercedes Benz SUV fully engulfed in flames. Once Pompano Beach Fire Rescue extinguished the flames, human remains were observed on the rear passenger…

COPS: Suspect Told Hernando Detectives He Killed Victim Because He Was “Tired Of Dealing With Him”

Joe Mcdermott Mar 27, 2023

According to authorities, 24 year-old Kristopher Amore, told detectives he killed the victim because he was "tired of dealing with him." He was placed under arrest and charged with second degree murder. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

Report of Naked Woman Climbing Tree In West Palm Beach Area Leads Detectives To Dead Body

Joe Mcdermott Mar 27, 2023

According to authorities, Latoya Sheree Williams, 34, of West Palm Beach, is being held on suspicion of premeditated first degreee murder. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On Sunday, March 26, 2023, at approximately 9:15 AM, Palm Beach County…

APPREHENDED: Miami Detectives Searching for Murderer Believed to be Attempting To Exit Country…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 26, 2023

According to investigators, Roberto Aveille Rodriguez is wanted for second-degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred on Friday, March 24, 2023, at approximately 6:48 p.m., in the area of NW 138 Street and NW 105 Avenue,…

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Broward Homicide Detectives Investigate Fatal Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2023

Deputies responded to 717 N.W. Fifth Ave. and found an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday evening…

VIDEO: Broward Detectives Release Surveillance Video Showing Point Blank Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2023

Detectives located surveillance video that captured the crime. The video shows the subject wearing light-colored clothing and a white face mask walking in a parking lot. POMPANO BEACH, FL - The Broward Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes…

VIDEO: Chaotic Lauderdale Lakes Robbery Caught On Camera; FBI, Broward Sheriff’s Office…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2023

After committing their crime, the three subjects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and jewelry in a blue four-door KIA with Florida tag QFPL03. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives released…

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 16, 2023

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 Belle Glade, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Bush Rd…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 14, 2023

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 Jupiter, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

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