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Joe Mcdermott

Joe Mcdermott is an investigative journalist and reporter for independent news and media organizations in the United States. Mcdermott is also an outdoors-man and sports fanatic who keeps his eyes on ESPN as well as Local, US and World News for The Published Reporter.

Crime

Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers Looking to Identify Suspect Who Committed Series of Armed Robberies at…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 25, 2019

The subject is described as a Black female, 30-40 year old, 5’02”- 5’06”, 170-180 lbs., long black hair in a ponytail or braided. Wearing what appears to be a heavy white powder/makeup on her face, a cap, and sunglasses. MIAMI-DADE,…

Crime

“CODIS” DNA Database Leads to New Jersey Arrest of Noel K. Bango for Backlogged 1992 Sexual Battery…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 24, 2019

Noel K. Bango, who was identified as a suspect with the CODIS, FBI DNA Indexing System. The arrest is another successful conclusion of the Senate Bill 636, regarding sexual assault kit backlog cases. PALM BEACH, FL – Palm Beach County…

Crime

CRIME STOPPERS: Cops Release Surveillance Photos of Suspect Wanted for Stealing from Multiple Target…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 23, 2019

According to The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the unknown suspect (appearing in the surveillance picture) is wanted for stealing multiple vacuum cleaners from Target stores in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade counties. …

Local

Broward Sheriff’s Office, Partners with Brightline, Soon To Be Virgin Trains, In Public…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - In the first nine months of 2019, Broward Sheriff's Office detectives responded to 11 train fatalities. What makes these fatalities even more tragic is that they are all preventable. Sheriff Gregory Tony is…

Local

Broward Sheriff’s Investigating Death of Woman Struck by Vehicle on State Road 7 in Lauderdale…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

Broward traffic homicide detectives are investigating the death of a woman who was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Lauderdale Lakes. File photo. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

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 Palm Springs, FL 33461. LAKE WORTH, FL – In accordance with Chapter 775 of The…

Crime

Shooting Claims Life of 15 Year-Old at House Party in Miami

Joe Mcdermott Oct 21, 2019

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting that claimed the life of a 15 year-old male. MIAMI-DADE, FL -- The Miami-Dade Police Department's Homicide Bureau is investigating a shooting that police say…

Crime

South Korean National and Hundreds of Others Charged Worldwide in Takedown of Largest Darknet Child…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 17, 2019

According to federal officials, agents from the IRS-CI, HSI, National Crime Agency in the United Kingdom, and Korean National Police in South Korea arrested Son and seized the server that he used to operate a Darknet market that…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office Advising Residents Of Declared Sexual Predator

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 2019

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. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In accordance with Chapter 775 of The…

Crime

Multiple Suspects Wanted for Stealing Thousands Worth of DeWalt Power Tools from Lowe’s Home…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 2019

ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying multiple suspects who are wanted for stealing power tools from a local Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Two unknown…

Crime

Two Woman Wanted for Drugging and Robbing Man In Hotel Room After Gambling at Hard Rock Casino in…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 2019

Police say one suspect has blonde hair, a tattoo on her upper left chest and is between 35 to 45 years old. She wore a black blouse and black pants. The second suspect is also 35 to 45 years old and was wearing a leopard jumpsuit. …

Crime

Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Distribution of Opioids

Joe Mcdermott Oct 16, 2019

SYCAMORE, OHIO - The owner of a Cincinnati-area medical practice pleaded guilty today for illegally distributing opioids. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Special Agent in…

Business

President of EarthWater Limited Indicted for Obstruction of Justice; Continued to use EarthWater to…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 2019

EarthWater manufactured and sold bottled water that it claimed was infused with special minerals mined from an 80-million-year-old deposit hidden in a secret location. Barnes was EarthWater’s Chief Financial Officer. EL PASO, TX…

Business

Las Vegas Real Estate Broker, William Waller Jr., Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion,…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - William Waller Jr., a Las Vegas real estate broker and the owner of Burbank Holdings or Platinum Properties, was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for tax evasion and willful failure to file tax returns, announced…

Crime

Palm Beach Sheriffs Office Seeking To Identify Suspect Who Wanted for Pulling Off Clever Fraud…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 11, 2019

According to police, the suspect, claiming to be a representative from JP Morgan Chase Fraud Department, contacted a victim by phone and claimed the victim’s credit card had been compromised. The victim then learned that her card was…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Bank Robbery to Third Federal Savings in North Palm Beach; Believed to Be the…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 11, 2019

The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown disguised suspect believed to be a white male, approximately 6’0”, medium build, wearing blue jeans and a long sleeve maroon shirt. The…

Crime

Detectives Looking for Burglary Suspect Driving Saturn Ion with Large Dent; Wanted for Stealing…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 11, 2019

According to police, the suspect appears to be driving a Saturn Ion with a large dent on the rear passenger side bumper. Detectives believe this suspect, with the same vehicle, burglarized the same businesses on May 30, 2019. PALM…

Crime

Suspect Wanted for Robbery at Dunkin Donuts in North Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Oct 11, 2019

PALM BEACH, FL - The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery at Dunkin Donuts in North Palm Beach According to police, an unknown disguised…

Crime

Florida Man Accused of Car Theft, Death Of Disabled Dog; Suspect Abandoned Stolen Vehicle With…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 10, 2019

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Sunrise man for a car theft that resulted in the death of a dog in Oakland Park. Jephthe Jean Francois was arrested Wednesday night, Oct. 9, facing charges of…

Business

More Than 30 Hispanic Athletes, To Be Recognized For Sports Excellence At Gala Dinner in West Palm,…

Joe Mcdermott Oct 10, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH- More than 30 Hispanic athletes, will be recognized tonight for their excellence in sports in a gala dinner, organized by the Hispanic Sports Association. For the first time in Palm Beach County, Hispanic athletes…

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