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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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FDLE Investigating Deadly Police Involved Shooting in Miami

Joe Mcdermott Apr 1, 2022

Investigators conducted a search warrant of the residence that yielded the seizure of a rifle, firearms, ammunition, narcotics and an excess of $55,000 in cash. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL - The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near State Rd 7 and…

Joe Mcdermott Apr 1, 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 West 1st …

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 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…

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

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 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 Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing on Gately Drive East…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 30, 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 Marie…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 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…

Palm Beach Sheriff Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing Near 45th Street and…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 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 Nathan Hale Road…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 28, 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…

Florida Department Of Law Enforcement Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting Of Known Broward…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 25, 2022

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony held a news conference Thursday to discuss a deputy involved shooting that killed a known gang member. When detectives moved in to take the suspect into custody, he fled eventually turning toward…

Detectives Probing Brutal Homicide at Mosque In Central Florida; Suspect May Have Beat Victim With…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 24, 2022

Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma held a press conference early today where he explained in detail the finding at this point which he says do not indicate at this time any link to terrorism; only a conflict that happened at the location where…

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator Now Residing On 87th Lane…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 23, 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…

COPS: Man Rips-off Woman’s Underwear And Sexually Assaults Her Right Inside Aisle At Miami…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 22, 2022

Officers arrived and placed Jarmal Bredan Harvey, 28, of Miami, under arrest. He was transported to the Sex Crimes Investigation Unit and charged with sexual battery. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are urging…

Deltona Driver Arrested for Second DUI Used Racial Slurs, Tells Deputy He Should Be Hanged; Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 21, 2022

While being transported in the deputy’s patrol vehicle, Nathan Zacharias, 27, of Deltona, became verbally abusive and made use of racial slurs several times. He further stated that the deputy should die, and that he should be hanged. …

Man Told To Pay Extra Fee For Second Bag At Fort Lauderdale Airport Threatens Staff “…By The Way, It…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 18, 2022

Witnesses say Alin Paul Olteanu consolidated his two bags into one, and when asked by staff what he planned to do with the second bag, he stated, “I will leave it right there, and by the way, it has a bomb in it.” FORT LAUDERDALE, FL…

Marion County Jury Hands Down Life Sentence After Conviction of Man Charged With Distributing…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 17, 2022

Marion County jurors found 27 year-old Noah Steven Francis guilty on all charges and sentenced him to life in prison. Francis, who was suspected to be distributing Fentanyl and other drugs in Summerfield, Florida. MARION COUNTY, FL - On…

Fleeing Armed Home Invasion Suspect and Sister Arrested In DeLand Minutes After Robbery In Orange…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 15, 2022

According to authorities, Jarvis Carr, 19, and his sister Jarvia Carr, 20, were each apprehended about five minutes after fleeing the scene in Orange City and heading north into DeLand at high speed. ORANGE CITY, FL - A suspect in an…

Surveillance Video Captures Parking Lot Shooting In Tamarac; Gunman Fled Seen In Dark-Colored Sedan

Joe Mcdermott Mar 15, 2022

Surveillance video shows the victim driving through the parking lot when a person wearing a light-colored hoodie and dark-colored pants begins firing. The gunman is then seen entering a dark-colored sedan and fleeing the scene. …

COPS: Hernando Man Calls 911 To Request Test of Meth He Purchased and Suspected Was Fake; Said He…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 11, 2022

Thomas Eugene Colucci, 41, was transported to the Hernando County Detention Center and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. His bond was set at $7,000. SPRING HILL, FL - On…

Detectives Say Fort Lauderdale Teen Who Killed Mother And Son In New Years Eve Crash Was Driving…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2022

On March 7, 2022, detectives secured a warrant for the arrest of 18-year-old Jonathan Yuz following the conclusion of the investigation. Yuz was located and taken into custody on March 8, 2022. He faces two counts of vehicular homicide,…

33-Year-Old Man Gunned Down In Middle Of The Street In Lauderdale Lakes; Gunman And Accomplice Fled…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 9, 2022

After the shooting, the gunman and his accomplice fled southbound on foot, leaving the victim to die. Broward County Regional Communications received a call about the shooting at approximately 10:15 p.m. that night. LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL…

Broward Detectives Seeking To ID Two Men They Say Robbed And Shot Victim At Gas Station In North…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 8, 2022

Broward Sheriff’s Robbery detectives released surveillance video that shows the subjects prior to committing the crime. Investigators ask anyone with information on the subjects’ identities or the circumstances surrounding this incident to…

Florida ‘Capital Felony’ Sexual Battery Fugitive Arrested In Connecticut, Pending Extradition; Fled…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 7, 2022

Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) located 37 year old Benjamin Quinn in Bethlehem, Connecticut where he was living under the name “Michael Waters.” …

Detectives Investigating What Happened To German Shepherd Found in Wellington With Gunshot Wounds To…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2022

On Wednesday, deputies found a tan and black German Shepherd with gunshot wounds to her face and upper body. After further investigation the deputies learned the shepherd’s name was “BELLA”. She was immediately transported to Big Dog Ranch…

COPS: Daytona Beach Drug Dealer, 21, In Custody On $6.8 Million Bail Following Five-Month Undercover…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2022

According to authorities, Romario J. Burrowes, 21, a Jamaican national wanted on 28 counts with a total bond of more than $6.8 million, was arrested without incident Thursday afternoon outside an apartment complex at 600 Jimmy Ann Drive,…

Stuart Man, 29, Arrested After Detectives Charge Him With Intentionally Running Over His Family At…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 4, 2022

According to authorities, Nicholas Shaw, 29, of Stuart, was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, neglect of a child and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries. Shaw is being held at the…

Three Arrested for Capital Sexual Battery on a Child After CPS, Ocala Detectives Interview Victim;…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2022

According to authorities, Ocala Police Detectives arrested Zachary Wayne Turpin, 28, and two of his girlfriends, Annabelle Lagiglia, 26, (center) and Kendra Long, 28, for capital sexual battery on a child after interviews were conducted by…

COPS: Wellington Burglar Charged With Battery On A Senior Citizen And False Imprisonment; Detectives…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 3, 2022

Leroy Kelson III, was located and arrested for burglary of a dwelling with battery, battery on a person 65 years or older and false imprisonment. Detectives are seeking anyone who may have come into contact with Leroy Kelson III. …

COPS: Pompano Beach Man, 72, Responsible For Fatal Shooting Of Victim Deputies Found Lying In Pool…

Joe Mcdermott Mar 1, 2022

According to detectives, Donald Stephen, 72, of Pompano Beach, was taken into custody without incident, transported to the Broward County Main Jail and faces one count of murder without premeditation. POMPANO BEACH, FL - A 72-year-old…

Sanford Man Already In Custody On Possession Of Fentanyl, To Be Charged With DUI Manslaughter For…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 28, 2022

Authorities say the investigation into the crash indicated that Devin T. Barksdale, 30, of Sanford, was impaired when he hit the motorcyclist ultimately killing him. Barksdale is scheduled to be served today with a warrant for DUI…

SWAT, Narcotics Units Take Down Dealers and Suppliers In Brookville; Pounds Of Meth, 100 Grams Of…

Joe Mcdermott Feb 28, 2022

SWAT Teams from the Hernando County Sheriff's Office and Citrus County Sheriff's Office worked together to secure the property and numerous individuals on scene, while Vice and Narcotics detectives conducted the search. File photo:…

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