Expert Details
Former DEA Detective, Cryptocurrency/Blockchain Investigator, Drug Trafficking Expert Witness, Asset Forfeiture (Domestic and International)
ID: 740174
Wisconsin, USA
As the Owner and CEO of a consultancy, Expert specializes in cyber investigations, Darknet operations, and cryptocurrency tracing, offering his expertise to law enforcement agencies and private sector clients. His extensive experience includes serving as a Task Force Officer with the DEA, participating in SWAT operations as an assistant team leader, and managing the Special Operations Unit for the Police Department. He is also a seasoned expert witness, providing testimony in both state and federal courts on cases involving narcotics and controlled substances.
Expert has presented at various law enforcement conferences and educational institutions, including the U.S. State Department. His training sessions have covered topics such as Darknet investigations, cryptocurrency, and drug enforcement, and he has instructed DEA and federal agents both domestically and internationally.
Expert has received numerous commendations and awards for his investigative achievements, including recognition from the U.S. Secret Service, the Wisconsin Narcotic Officers Association, and the U.S. Attorney's Office. His work has taken him across the United States and internationally, where he has collaborated with various law enforcement agencies to combat narcotics trafficking and cybercrime.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2002 | Degree: Associates | Subject: Police Science | Institution: Waukesha County Technical College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2023 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Owner & CEO | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Cyber investigations• Darknet/Clearnet • Cryptocurrency tracing, seizure, etc. • Drug investigations • Managing informants and investigators • Courtroom testimony |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Detective & Patrol Officer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Assigned to the Special Operations Unit (SOU) for several years working narcotics and other undercover capacity investigations. Assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration as a federal Task Force Agent working federal drug investigations with an emphasis of pharmaceutical drug diversion, cyber investigations (Darknet, Clearnet, crypto currency, international drug trafficking/money laundering), and instructing/presenting cases. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2023 | Employer: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | Title: Federal Agent | Department: |
Responsibilities:Federally deputized DEA Task Force Agent with a strong focus on pharmaceutical investigations and cyber investigations. Pharmaceutical investigations included the violation of federal and state laws surrounding the regulations and diversion of drugs by physicians, pharmacies, and patients. Cyber investigations focused on the trafficking of pharmaceuticals and other drugs utilizing the Darknet, Clearnet, crypto currency, and various parcel services (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL). Significant emphasis of locating illicit proceeds being laundered through financial institutions, to included crypto currency exchanges, and the seizure of these funds. Worked throughout the United States and internationally with various foreign governments in Europe, Asia, and South America. Responsibilities included the training of federal agents, attorneys, and foreign law enforcement counterparts. Received recognition as an expert witness to testify in Wisconsin state court. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Professional Appointments |
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| Triage Team Leader, Operation Shamrock (since 2024): • Volunteer public/private sector international initiative educating, tracing, and recovering stolen cryptocurrency • Working with victims, law enforcement, and private sector (Crypto exchanges, crypto tracing tool companies, crypto swapping services, etc.) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • Award for an investigation concerning a multi-state credit card fraud (U.S. Secret Service) • Award for an investigation concerning a large-scale marijuana grow (Wisconsin Narcotic’s Officer’s Association) • Award for an investigation concerning a year-long prescription pill ring with 64 indicted defendants (GFPD) • Award for an investigation concerning a long term fatal drug overdose (GFPD) • Award for an investigation concerning a large scale multi-state heroin trafficker (GFPD) • Award for an investigation concerning a shooting homicide (GFPD) • Letter of Recognition from the U.S. Ambassador of the Bucharest, Romania Embassy • Award for “Investigative Achievement” concerning multiple transnational drug tracking/money laundering organizations with an emphasis on cyber and cryptocurrency (U.S. Attorney’s Office) • Letter of commendation for the undercover role and managing the targeting of multiple DEA registrants diverting controlled substances (DEA) • Letter of commendation resulting from locating and the apprehension of armed robbery suspects (GFPD) • Letter of commendation resulting from a significant self-initiated cocaine and money seizure (GFPD) |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| • Testified as a witness in various County Courts more than 50-100 times for drug related cases • Testified as a witness in Federal Courts approximately 4 times • Testified as a witness in cases involving various controlled substance to include: marijuana, cocaine & cocaine base, heroin, oxycodone, various other prescriptions, fentanyl, methamphetamine, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, and other synthetic chemical controlled substances. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Specialized Training: • Drugs that Impair Driving • Drug Investigations (DCI – Division of Criminal Investigations) • Methamphetamine Investigation Management • Basic Drug Interdiction • Cannabis Indoor Grow Training • Role of the Undercover Officer Training • Training in the Use of and Training to be a Master Trainer in the Nark II drug field tests • Clandestine Lab Training • 100 + hours Narcotic Conferences • Prescription Pill Diversion Training (DEA) • Opioid Conference (CDC) • Fentanyl Seminar (DEA) • Mitchell International Airport Training • Certified in TruNarc drug testing • Current Firearms Trends and Identification (ATF) • National Overdose Prevention Leadership Summit (DEA & HIDTA) • Cyber Drug Trafficking Investigations • Presented investigations and instructed drug investigation techniques multiple times to DEA and other federal agents • Presented investigations and instructed drug investigation techniques overseas on behalf of the U.S. Department of State |
Fields of Expertise
cryptocurrency, narcotics, Drug Enforcement Administration, surveillance, criminal investigation, evidence collection, cyber investigations, darknet, clearnet, cryptocurrency tracing, cryptocurrency seizure, drug investigations, opioid investigation, prescription drugs, credit card fraud, large scale marijuana grow, prescription pills, fatal drug overdose, heroin trafficking, drug trafficking, controlled substances, armed robbery, cocaine seizure, money seizure, drug diversion, money laundering, drug trials, asset forfeiture, DEA policy, DEA compliance, DEA regulations, financial scams