Professional Experience

Hired in 2019 as the Safety and Security Specialist at WINK News. FBI Special Agent 1996-2017 serving in Atlanta, New York, FBI HQ and Quantico, VA. Served in the Navy, both on active duty and the reserve, retiring as a Commander in 2011.

News Philosophy

Work to help the citizens of SWFL keep their family, home, cyber, and finances safe and secure.

Hobbies & Interests

Flying, fishing & luge.

Education

Masters in Homeland Security from American Military University, Bachelors in Communications from the University of Miami.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The people, along with the weather, and no DC traffic!

Hometown

Poughkeepsie, NY.

Romance Scam: Looking for love and targeted by con artists

No date for Valentine’s Day? While online dating makes it easy to look for a companion these days, it also makes those looking for love, easy targets for con artists. Swiping right might put you in touch with that handsome man or beautiful woman, or it could put you right into the electronic grasp of […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Feb. 10

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]

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Parents want to protect their kids from human trafficking in SWFL

Parents never stop worrying about their children. But if you thought you didn’t have to worry about human trafficking in Southwest Florida, think again. The two big questions parents have are: what is law enforcement doing about human trafficking? and, How do you keep your family members safe from this? These targets of human trafficking […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Feb. 3

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]

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FDOT using new technology to stop wrong-way drivers

Seeing a wrong-way driver coming straight at you is terrifying. But, new FDOT technology is trying to stop how far those drivers can get. While the technology hasn’t been implemented in Southwest Florida yet, they have done some studying recently during a bridge closure in Tampa. FDOT simulated more than 140 wrong-way drivers using motorcycles, […]

Protecting yourself from Super Bowl scammers

The Super Bowl means super opportunities for scammers. One group says we spent $17 billion last year alone on things related to the Super Bowl. The host committee is working to help keep your personal information safe. The crowd may only be at one-third of capacity, but there are still plenty of volunteers and merchandise […]

3 Most Wanted Wednesday fugitives captured, thanks in part to your tips

Our WINK News viewers in Southwest Florida have been busy calling in tips to help capture fugitives in Southwest Florida. Three more suspects featured on Most Wanted Wednesday have been arrested. The following fugitives shown above were picked up by law enforcement. Christopher Morales, Dionicio Derteano and Justin Panossian. See all Most Wanted Wednesday suspects here. […]

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New Instagram terms of use details broad use of your personal information

If you like to share photos on Instagram you may be sharing other shocking things as well. Their new terms of service may make some worry if their data is safe. You may be surrendering not only all of your information, but the information of those around you as well. In December, a new “terms […]