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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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71-Year-Old Man Hiding In Georgia Arrested For Capital Sexual Battery On Child, Faces Possible Death…

Joe Mcdermott May 27, 2022

According to authorities, 71 year old James Andrew Davis was arrested by the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on a Marion County warrant for sexual battery on a victim younger than 12 years of age. MARION COUNTY, FL – On…

Hernando Detectives Searching For Registered Sex Offender Who’s GPS Ankle Monitor Is “Not…

Joe Mcdermott May 25, 2022

According to authorities, 31 year-old Matthew Glen Thomas is a registered sex offender and is currently under the supervision of the Department of Corrections (DOC). As a part of his supervision, Thomas is equipped with a GPS ankle…

Ocala Convicted Felon Arrested For Armed Drug Trafficking and Other Felony Drug Charges After…

Joe Mcdermott May 24, 2022

Willie Boyd Cobb, Jr. of Ocala, faces multiple felony drug charges, including armed trafficking of crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and hydrocodone; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana and…

Coral Springs Man Involved In Four-Vehicle Crash Shoots Victim, Flees Pompano Beach Scene In…

Joe Mcdermott May 23, 2022

During the on-scene investigation, deputies learned the shooter, Dale Daniel Spidle, 35, of Coral Springs, exited a silver 2019 Kia Optima after the crash, shot a adult male, and then fled the scene in the victim's vehicle. POMPANO…

Detectives Seeking To ID Suspect Who Stole $800 In Tools From Greenacres Hardware Store, Struck…

Joe Mcdermott May 19, 2022

According to authorities, the suspect walked out of the store with over $800 worth of tools and struck the manager with his vehicle as he was attempting to flee. GREENACRES, FL – The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking to…

Deerfield Beach Man Facing First-Degree Murder For Shooting That Occurred In 2017 After Victim Dies…

Joe Mcdermott May 18, 2022

According to authorities, David Hargrove, now 56, of Deerfield Beach is facing one count of first-degree murder for a shooting that occurred in 2017 was arrested Monday evening. BROWARD COUNTY, FL - A Deerfield Beach man facing one…

New Brooksville Resident Hit With Slew Of Charges After Suspicious Person Report, Registered Sex…

Joe Mcdermott May 16, 2022

52 year-old, Daniel Randall, previously of Michigan, was charged with grand theft, driving while license suspended/revoked, possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. He was also charged with failure to report establishment of…

VIDEO: Broward Detectives Seeking To ID Man Who Brazenly Stole Two Glock Firearms From Pawn Shop In…

Joe Mcdermott May 13, 2022

The crime was caught on surveillance video showing the subject walk to an area of the store where he took two firearms, and concealed them inside his shorts. The subject left the store in a vehicle, possibly a dark colored Dodge Avenger.…

Detectives Seeking To ID Boynton Beach Bank Robbery Suspect

Joe Mcdermott May 11, 2022

According to authorities, the man entered TD Bank, passed the teller a note requesting cash and said he had a weapon. The incident occurred on Monday, May 9, 2022 at TD Bank in Boynton Beach. BOYNTON BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County…

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

Joe Mcdermott May 11, 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…

Miami Police Release Forensic Sketch of Man Who Sexually Battered and Robbed Woman in Her Backyard

Joe Mcdermott May 10, 2022

With the victims help a forensic sketch artist was able to create the subject’s image to include his clothing description consisting of a black “hoodie” sweater and grey shorts. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Miami-Dade Police…

DETECTIVES: Lake Worth Man Set Fire To Defraud Insurance Company

Joe Mcdermott May 6, 2022

According to authorities, Davorio Henderson, 35, of Lake Worth. was located and arrested on charges related to grand theft, second degree arson and burglary of an unoccupied structure. LAKE WORTH, FL - On July 31, 2021, deputies…

Broward Detectives Investigating Murder Near Fort Lauderdale

Joe Mcdermott May 5, 2022

Broward Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. File photo. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday morning in…

COPS: Convicted Murderer Released After Life Sentence Charged In Stabbing Incident at Walmart in New…

Joe Mcdermott May 4, 2022

According to authorities, Michael J. Brown, 66, of New Smyrna Beach, was previously sentenced to life in prison for his role in a 1973 murder-for-hire. He became eligible for parole after 25 years of his life sentence and was released…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing at La Quinta Hotel on…

Joe Mcdermott May 3, 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 Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Southern Blvd…

Joe Mcdermott May 2, 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 Two South Florida Men In 2021 Murder Of Woman Gunned Down In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott May 2, 2022

According to authorities, Sean Samuels, 30, of Fort Lauderdale and Tavaris Taylor, 41, of Lauderhill, are each charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of Jonelle Coleman. POMPANO BEACH, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office…

Heavily Censored “Plandemic” Producer Mikki Willis Speaks at DTLA Event in Los Angeles, Announces…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 29, 2022

Independent investigative filmmaker Mikki Willis was among a long list of other speakers who joined thousands of attendees at the 'Defeat The Mandates' Rally held at Grand Park in Los Angeles, CA. LOS ANGELES, CA - Mikki Willis, the…

COPS: Oakland Park Man, 26, Suspected of At Least 20 Business Burglaries Throughout Broward And Palm…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 29, 2022

According to authorities, Zavier Harris, 26, of Oakland Park, was arrested on charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure, resisting arrest with violence, wearing a mask while in commission of a felony and violation of felony probation.…

Detectives Seeking To ID Brazen Crook Robbing People’s Vehicles While They’re Visiting…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 25, 2022

In all three cases, the suspect stole the victims' purses containing their wallets and other miscellaneous items. The thief then used their credits cards to purchase over $2,500 worth of gift cards. NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - According to…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on Gately Drive East…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 25, 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 Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On Pelican Lake Drive…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 21, 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…

Large Amounts of Narcotics Seized in Miami After Tipster Reveals Recurring Early Morning Parking Lot…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 20, 2022

After further investigation, various narcotics, cash, and drug paraphernalia were found inside the duffel bags. All of the individuals were arrested and charged with sale of cannabis within 1000 feet of a school, sale of mushroom within…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near Post Road and…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 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 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 Watergate…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 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 Boca Raton, FL. To view additional information about sexual predators in your neighborhood…

Human Skeletal Remains Located On Brooksville Vacant Lot

Joe Mcdermott Apr 16, 2022

When Hernando County Sheriff's deputies arrived they were able to locate human skeletal remains on the property, which they said “appeared to have been there for an extended period of time.” File photo. Hernando County Sheriff's Office. …

Broward Detectives Arrest Tamarac Man In Stairwell Homicide In January

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 2022

According to investigators, Howard D. Jacobs, 55, of Tamarac was identified as the shooting suspect, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was arrested at his home Tuesday evening and taken to Broward Sheriff’s Main Jail. Jacobs…

Broward Detectives Seeking Fatal Hit-and-Run Driver of White Chevy SUV In Deerfield Beach

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 2022

The driver of the 2018-2022 white Chevrolet Equinox fled the parking lot, heading northbound in the southbound lanes of Goolsby Boulevard. Broward Fire Rescue transported the victim to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced…

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

Joe Mcdermott Apr 14, 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…

SHERIFF: Man Charged In Sexual Battery of 19-Year-Old Female Employee Now on Detainer by U.S. Border…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 13, 2022

According to authorities, Amilcar Matute-Turcios, 31, sexually assaulted a co-worker at an unoccupied residence in which they were doing work in Punta Gorda. The U.S. Border Control responded to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and…

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