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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

Second Subject Sought In Connection With Arrest of Hialeah Man in Stolen Trailer Containing Toys for…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 31, 2019

Oscar Gomez Guerra, 50, of Hialeah, was charged with Grand Theft 3rd Degree and Driving While License Suspended. According to the criminal complaint, his license had been suspended 9 times and was cancelled on October 3rd of 2019. Miami…

Crime

WATCH: YouTube Censored Video Shows Man Who Picks Wrong Bank for Armed Robbery; Quickly Shot by…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 30, 2019

The video, which was apparently censored on YouTube.com for a terms of service violation, is branded with the link RRStar.com, indicating it may have first appeared on the Rockford Register Star; for this writer personally, it…

Crime

FBI Looking for Man Who Robbed Two Miami Banks Within 30 Minutes; Brazen Suspect Made No Effort to…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 29, 2019

MIAMI, FL - The FBI is seeking information from two bank robberies that took place within 30 minutes of each other the day before Christmas Eve, on December 23, 2019 in Miami, Florida. According to the Federal Bureau of…

Crime

Police Release Surveillance Photos of Suspects Wanted for Stealing Over $30,000 of Lawn Equipment in…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 28, 2019

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, a group of unknown males are wanted for cutting the lock off of a trailer and stealing over $30,000 worth of lawn equipment. The theft occurred on December 23 2019 at approximately 10:10…

Crime

Man Wanted for Trying To Rob Girl Walking Home From School In Lake Worth Beach; Anyone With Info…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 24, 2019

Police say the suspect shown is wanted for an attempted robbery to a young woman in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, the suspect was described as light skinned black male, with acne on his…

Crime

VIDEO: Suspect Shown Dragging Unconscious Victim During Armed Robbery in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Dec 24, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Police say a suspect is wanted for an armed robbery which took place in the vicinity of a Beauty Supply store in West Palm Beach. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office, an unknown male is wanted for…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting in 1100 Block of 5th Ave South, City of Lake Worth Beach;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 23, 2019

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL - Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 1100 block of 5th Avenue South, City of Lake Worth Beach on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019. Upon arrival deputies located a male deceased from gunshot wounds. …

Crime

Detectives Investigating Early Morning Shooting in West Palm Beach

Joe Mcdermott Dec 21, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Deputies responded to shots fired in the 2300 block of Lena Lane. Upon arrival deputies located a vehicle crashed into a tree. Upon further investigation a male and female were located inside the…

Crime

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In Pompano Beach

Joe Mcdermott Dec 20, 2019

According to police, just after 3 a.m. Friday, deputies responded to 327 S.W. Second Court in Pompano Beach and found an adult shot and unresponsive. Fire Rescue transported the victim to Broward Health North where he was pronounced…

Crime

SCUM: Detectives Seeking to ID “Christmas Scrooge” Who Stole Family’s Presents During Residential…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 19, 2019

According to police, the man jumped a wall, broke into the home, and stole the family’s Christmas presents that included a TV, coach purse, Michael Jordan sneakers, Kindle tablet, a Playstation 4 and jewelry. WEST PALM BEACH, FL - The…

Crime

REWARD: Detectives Need Help Identifying Man and Woman Who Abandoned Stolen Rental Car at Fort…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 19, 2019

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are hoping this image, along with the surveillance released from the Marathon gas station, will help solve this case. Detectives need help in identifying the man and woman who abandoned a stolen…

Crime

Detectives Seeking Public’s Assistance with Identifying Suspect Wanted for Assaulting Female…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 18, 2019

WEST PALM BEACH, FL - On December 1, 2019, at approximately 6:00 a.m., a female walking in the area of the 1900 block of S. Military Trail (Forest Hill/Military Trail area) was attacked by an unknown male suspect. Video…

Crime

Broward Detectives Looking to ID Man After Suspected Assault, Kidnapping in Fort Lauderdale;…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

The victim is believed to have been kidnapped and beaten Tuesday afternoon. Investigators have identified the possible culprits in the case, but the whereabouts of the victim remain unknown. FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward…

Crime

DETECTIVES: Driver of Cadillac SUV Sought After Hit-and-Run Killed 39 Year Old Female on Dixie…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL - In the early hours of this morning, about 6AM, police say a 39 year old female pedestrian was fatally struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene. The search is now on for the suspect who police say was…

Crime

Detectives Investigating North Lauderdale Shooting Which Left 1 Dead

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man found shot in a vehicle. According to police, at approximately 6:47 a.m., emergency officials received a call regarding a shooting…

Crime

Broward Detectives Release Video of Suspect Wanted for Burglarizing Multiple Vehicles, Fishing…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 17, 2019

According to police, around 4 a.m., male carrying two fishing poles walking into a carport and attempted to open the car door of a vehicle at the residence. The suspect is believed to have burglarized 18 vehicles and got away…

Business

After Formal Review, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office To Discontinue Inmate Work Release Program; Epstein…

Joe Mcdermott Dec 16, 2019

The review began when the sheriff’s office faced tough questions about the way it handled the incarceration of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who was said to have spent little time in his cell while he was incarcerated in Palm Beach County.…

Local

Man Dies After Striking Fire Truck During Emergency in Hollywood Area

Joe Mcdermott Dec 14, 2019

According to Police, around 9:55 p.m. Dec. 11, Brian Huntley was traveling westbound on Stirling Road, when he struck a City of Hollywood Pierce fire truck in emergency mode. Huntley was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, by…

Crime

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

Joe Mcdermott Dec 12, 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 at 700 Northpoint Pkwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. WEST PALM BEACH, FL – In accordance…

Environment

Cuomo Bans Dangerous Pesticide but Environmental Bills Remain Unsigned

Joe Mcdermott Dec 12, 2019

The United States banned most home uses of chlorpyrifos in 2001, but it still is commonly used in agriculture. Saying it's necessary to protect crops, last year the Trump administration announced it would not ban the pesticide. File…

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