Criminal Investigations

Our elite team of eleven full-time investigators brings decades of combined experience and specialized training to solve Orange County's most serious crimes. The division handles over 700 cases per year, with each investigator analyzing and managing a caseload, including:

• Homicide investigations

• Property crimes

• Sexual assault cases

• Financial fraud

• Cybercrime

• Arson investigation

• Death scene analysis

• Larcenies and burglaries
   

Beyond Traditional Investigation
 

Our investigators use advanced forensic techniques and modern technology to:

• Analyze complex evidence

• Develop solid leads

• Conduct thorough interviews

• Build strong cases for prosecution

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Protecting Our Children
 

Through the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) taskforce, members of our dedicated team work with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to:

• Investigate online threats and tips

• Protect vulnerable youth

• Track predators

• Prevent exploitation
   

Powerful Partnerships
 

We maintain strong relationships with federal and state agencies to bring additional resources to Orange County, including:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

• U.S. Marshals Service

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• State Bureau of Investigation (SBI)

• Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE)

• Department of Insurance (DOI)

• NC Secretary of State

• Others