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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

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 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

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

November 20, 2023

Jermaine Norfleet

I served in the USAF for 10 years as SF, Security Forces/Security Police. During this time, I investigated numerous murders, suicides and crime

April 4, 2023

Alexander Alvarado

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

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 6, 2023

Ruth Cruz-Nichols

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

February 8, 2023

Etta Blankenship

I began my criminal defense career in 1987 after being hired by the Public Defender's Office for Orange and Chatham counties. In 1999, I transitioned

February 8, 2023

David Emerick

Military veteran, over 5 years PI experience, 4 years in criminal work. Expertise includes missing persons, homicide, sexual assault, child abuse,

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Phone: (919) 354-7200
Fax: (919) 354-7201

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