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PAC Fund Updates Current Fee App Payment Dates

Durham

January 26, 2025

Scott Bilsky

25 years of law enforcement experience working a variety of divisions with the majority of time spent in the criminal investigations division.

January 10, 2025

David James

Law Enforcement Executive, Command Staff Officer, First Line Supervisor, Felony Investigator, and Patrol Officer with over 40 years of experience,

October 4, 2024

Zachari Helon

Fully licensed PI with 3 years experience conducting surveillance and investigations in support of insurance claims, as well as civil and criminal

September 17, 2024

Douglas Hoffman

After retiring from the City of Raleigh Police Department in 2019 as a Senior Detective I decided to obtain my license as a Private Investigator.

August 16, 2024

Sean Breed

I have extensive experience investigating various types of cases. My background includes a combination of law enforcement and corporate security

July 19, 2024

James Battle

I worked for the Raleigh Police Department from 1994 to 2022. I worked as a drug detective for the Raleigh Police Department from 2010 to 2017, which

June 4, 2024

John “Ben” Whitehurst

Ben currently holds a North Carolina Private Investigators License. Ben has been a licensed private Investigator since 2008 and has investigated

January 27, 2024

Allen Brooks

I am a licensed fully private investigator since 2018. I specialize in post convictions, interviewing witness and defendants, evidence collection. I

November 20, 2023

Marybell Acevedo

I am a Bilingual investigator fluent In Spanish with over 25 years experience in Scene Investigation, obtaining statements, witness Interviewing, and

July 31, 2023

Michael Hunter

I am a retired Major Case investigator from the Raleigh Police Department with over 20 years of experience working homicides as an investigator,

May 15, 2023

Walter Cox

Owned and operated by Walter "Christian" Cox, Oakwood Investigative Services, established 2018, specializes in criminal defense and particularly in

May 15, 2023

Patsy Simmons

Retired Wake County Sheriff's Office Captain with 28 years of law enforcement experience, including criminal investigations. Experience in Major

April 6, 2023

Ashley Simmons

Based upon my corporate experience and a twenty-five-year career with the United States government, I leverage an analytical approach that favors

April 4, 2023

A.W. Felton

Born Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Grew up in New York City. Join Military age 18. Private Investigations since 1981. BA in Criminal Justice.

April 4, 2023

Christopher Rodermond

Background, expertise, and primary experience comes from Open Source Intelligence gathering information for corporate clients and private law

April 4, 2023

Jonathan Collier

Hi, my name is Jonathan Collier, President of Triple T Investigations. We take great pride in our work product and ability to communicate with our

April 4, 2023

Daniel Baldwin

Investigated several hundred Major Crime investigations, and possess years of experience in assisting county prosecutors with litigation preparation.

April 4, 2023

Alexander Alvarado

5 years licensed private investigations experience with a background and expertise in insurance fraud investigations, scene inspections, locating

April 1, 2023

Jason Vasilko

Experience includes crime scene re-investigations, skip traces, witness / victim interviews, mobile surveillance, detailed report writing, and

March 13, 2023

Marcus Lawing

Experienced professional in the Investigative and Legal Support industry. Skilled in Interviewing & Interrogations, Victims Advocacy, and

March 9, 2023

Marc Ridgill

I served 29 years with the Greensboro Police Department including patrol, criminal investigations and School Resource. I have 37 total years of

March 9, 2023

James Gilchrist

Prior Law Enforcement with Police and Sheriff Office Aras360/FAROHD Crime Scene Reconstruction. NC Bail Agent Bail Bondsman. State and Federal

March 6, 2023

Timothy Neal

23 years of law enforcement experience with the Binghamton University Police, NYS Park Police and the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department.

March 6, 2023

Ruth Cruz-Nichols

Native Spanish Speaking Private Investigator since 2017. Concentration in all Hispanic cases. Interviewing and report writing.

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Indigent Defense Services
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Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: (919) 354-7200
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