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.

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Sept. 1

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 […]

Exclusive Interview: Legendary Vietnam war correspondent Joe Galloway

Honoring veterans who weren’t welcomed home, war correspondent Joe Galloway began his career covering the Vietnam War. The men he met overseas are his friends to this day. He’s now making sure they and their fallen comrades are paid the respect they deserve. We spoke to Galloway about his new mission to support veterans and […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Aug. 18

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 […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Aug. 11

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 […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Aug. 4

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 […]

internet predator scam

Scammers use sextortion, fake claims to get money from victims

Imagine getting an email out of the blue from someone who says they have your internet history, and it shows you searching inappropriate websites. Or worse, they say they hacked your camera and have video of you looking at pornographic material. It’s a scam called sextortion. The bad guys have your name, maybe your address […]

Why you should be skeptical of door-to-door salespeople

With so many people doing home improvements, contractors are busier than ever. It could be months before they can take on your project, then comes a knock on your door offering to take the job on the spot. It may seem like a bygone era, but door-to-door salespeople are around, and there are some red […]

home sales scam

A quick home sale to a buyer could be a scam

With a hot real estate market, the idea of selling your home in order to make money is tempting. And, there are buyers everywhere. The low inventory has some offering cash on the spot. But, if you receive an offer, make sure to do your homework first. Some offer cash even for homes that aren’t […]