Joshua Stocks
Goldsboro
Summary
I am a dynamic Investigator with 16 years of law enforcement experience, 11 years of experience as a narcotics investigator, and 8 years of experience as a contract investigator for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. I have specialized in long term narcotics trafficking investigations and have proven expertise in intelligence gathering and analysis, complemented by strong courtroom testimony skills. I have successfully led complex federal narcotics investigations which resulted in significant drug seizures, federal arrest, and the dismantlement of large scale drug trafficking organizations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Enforcement Investigator
Lenoir County Sheriff Department
11.2009 - 11.2025
- Courtroom Security (2009-2010)
- Patrol Division (2010–2011)
- Community Crime Reduction Division (2012–2014)
- Narcotics Investigator (2014–2025)
- Full-Time Contract Investigator for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (2017-2025)
Education
Investigations And Data Analysis
Specialized Training
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC01-2009
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian Academy
Goldsboro05-2006
Skills
- Investigation of Foreign Based Narcotics Trafficking Organizations
- Intelligence Gathering & Analysis
- Electronic Surveillance and Intercept
- Raw Data Analysis and the utilization of Analysis/Mapping Programs (ie PLX, Gladiator)
- Social Media Research and Analysis
- Open-Source Data Research and Analysis Programs
- Report Writing
- Affidavit preparation
- Case Preparation and Presentation
- Courtroom Testimony
- Interviewing and interrogation techniques
- Physical Surveillance
Timeline
Law Enforcement Investigator
Lenoir County Sheriff Department
11.2009 - 11.2025
Investigations And Data Analysis
Specialized Training
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Wayne Community College
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian Academy