Baltimore, Maryland, United States
I'm a Special Agent, Group Supervisor, and licensed attorney bringing expert-level skills in leading complex, large-scale governmental agency investigations, including criminal, financial, cryptocurrency and dark web investigations. My experience spans leading task force operations and teams to preparing evidence for apprehension and convictions to working with and disseminating critical information to law enforcement agencies. Independently gained knowledge of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin to guide investigations and case progression for counterfeit pharmaceutical cases. Qualified expert witness in U.S District Court. Holds Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
Directs hand-picked federal agents and task force officers tasked with investigating groups committing drug related homicides and other acts of violence.
Oversee media outreach and ensuring clear and concise communication between DEA, news media outlets and general public. Coordinate and conduct press conferences with the U.S. Attorney’s Office (District of Maryland), Baltimore City Police Department, and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office. Answer questions via print, video and live television. Complete live, taped, and written interviews with local and national media outlets. Develop partnerships with outside agencies and programs to deliver drug education to the public. Served as lead for year-long Opioid awareness effort in Baltimore (Operation 360) focused on community outreach and education due to growing threat of prescription and counterfeit drug use and abuse. The program culminated with a multi-school day-long program sponsored by Wahlberg Foundation and hosted by the First Lady of the United States.
Directed large scale narcotics trafficker and organization, acts of violence, and wiretap investigations. Oversaw 10 law enforcement personnel from various federal, state, and local agencies.