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March 6, 2025

Chad Ellis

Law enforcement officer for over years (4 of those as a narcotics detective, 2 as a DMV License and Theft Agent). Financial Crimes Investigator for 7

February 20, 2025

Eric Dyson

I'm a Retired Massachusetts Police Officer with 21 years of experience as a Criminal Investigator investigating major crimes and 3 years as a PI. I'm

January 10, 2025

George Porter

Over 15 years of law enforcement experience. Strong passion for research and investigations with great attention to detail and a solid reputation for

January 10, 2025

Dionne Porter

Experienced and enthusiastic private investigator with over 20 years of experience and a track record of success across wide range of disciplines.

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.

September 9, 2024

Michael Vaden

Over the last 25 years, Michael Vaden has provided "best-in-class" investigation services to high-net worth individuals & families, as well as

March 14, 2024

Garland Slate

27 years working criminal defense both on the state and federal levels. Investigated military cases since 2008. Former white collar crime FBI Special

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 22, 2023

Debbie Stancil

Private Investigator Associate (PIA) working under the supervision of Private Investigator Jerry Waller, PI # 1477. I began working with Waller and

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 9, 2023

Salvatore Travaglio

Retired Police officer - Had attained the rank of Lieutenant Detective in a Major metropolitan area. Private Investigator of 4+ years - Criminal

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 6, 2023

Robert Allen

Private Investigator Associate (PIA) working under supervision of Private Investigator Chad Taylor, PI # 4994 NC Bail Agent, Fugitive Recovery Agent,

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 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.

March 6, 2023

Narley Cashwell Jr.

Retired Raleigh Police Department from 1/94 thru 12/2019. Two years five months PI experience all in criminal defense work. Sergeant Major Crimes,

March 2, 2023

Jennifer Adams

I have been a private investigator since 1995. I specialize in post-conviction cases, locating and interviewing witnesses. I mainly work capital and

February 27, 2023

Michael Robinson

I am a former law enforcement professional with 15 years of experience and extensive training from local, state, and federal agencies. Specializing in

February 24, 2023

Stephen McLamb

20 plus years in law enforcement with Florida Highway Patrol and Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. A Criminal Private Investigator for 16

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Durham, North Carolina 27701
Phone: (919) 354-7200
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(919) 890-2188

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