CHRISTOPHER A. WELLS
Willis,TX
Summary
Experienced federal law enforcement professional with more than 22 years of investigative experience with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. Skilled in conducting complex criminal investigations, multi-jurisdictional case coordination, intelligence analysis, undercover operations, and courtroom preparation. Recognized for strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Extensive experience handling sensitive investigations, interviewing witnesses and suspects, preparing detailed case reports, and supporting successful prosecution efforts.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Agent
US Drug Enforcement Administration
Quantico, Virginia, Miami, Florida, Houston, Texas
03.2004 - Current
- Coordinated with local, state, federal, and international agencies during complex criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects and gathered evidence for criminal prosecutions.
- Prepared reports, maintained investigative records, and managed all case-related documentation.
- Executed search and arrest warrants in compliance with constitutional and legal standards.
- Conducted surveillance operations and obtained evidence through investigative techniques and intelligence gathering.
- Prepared detailed case reports using interviews, physical evidence, and investigative findings.
- Conducted and coordinated with prosecutors and legal staff to support successful case resolution.
- Trained team members on investigative strategies, court procedures, and agency operations.
- Oversaw criminal investigations and prepared investigators and evidence for court proceedings.
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs, and laboratory submissions.
- Conducted in-depth research into suspects, criminal organizations, and operating environments.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Documented criminal activity and gathered evidence to support federal and state prosecutions.
Special Agent Pilot
US Drug Enforcement Administration
Conroe, TX
03.2010 - 06.2011
- Served as Pilot in Command of DEA surveillance aircraft in support of complex criminal investigations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Planned and executed flight operations in compliance with FAA regulations and agency policies.
- Photographed areas of interest and supported intelligence-gathering operations.
- Maintained strong working relationships with FAA air traffic control and aviation personnel.
- Conducted aircraft safety inspections and coordinated maintenance requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas05.1997
Skills
- Federal criminal code expertise
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Surveillance operations
- Threat assessment
- Electronic surveillance
- Evidence collection and preservation
- Case preparation and courtroom testimony
- Multi-jurisdictional investigations
- Undercover assignments
- Aviation-related surveillance operations
- Intelligence analysis
- Sensitive information handling
- Firearms training
- Federal and State trial court experience
Certification
- Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) License, PID: 583399
- Department of Justice Firearms Training Agent
- US Drug Enforcement Administration Field Training Agent
- Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single and Multiengine Land; Instrument Airplane
Timeline
Special Agent Pilot
US Drug Enforcement Administration
03.2010 - 06.2011
Special Agent
US Drug Enforcement Administration
03.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Development
Texas A&M University