Jeff Derderian is an Emmy Award-winning reporter with more than two decades of experience uncovering the truth and holding the powerful accountable. Over his career, he has reported on some of the most pivotal moments in modern history — including spending three weeks at Ground Zero just hours after the 9/11 attacks, covering the Columbine High School shootings, and chronicling John Glenn’s historic return to space. Jeff’s relentless pursuit of the facts has sparked real change — like helping drive legislation that strengthened protections for visiting nurses in Connecticut. His work has aired nationally and on other major platforms, and he has built a reputation in newsrooms from Providence to Boston to Connecticut for his exclusive storytelling and unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity. Known for his distinctive narrative style and ability to make complex stories relatable, Jeff brings a human touch to every story. Off-camera, he’s a fitness enthusiast with a weakness for ice cream, and he cherishes time with his wife, twin boys and their labradoodle, Benny. Got a tip or a lead? Jeff welcomes confidential story ideas via Facebook or Instagram — and he invites you to be part of the next big story on Local 10.
