

Peter Charbonneau
Owner | Investigator
Phone:
813-817-4434
Email:
Address:
2653 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Ste. 108-58
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
License #:
C3500567
Agency #:
A 3600077
Work Experience
11/2025 - Current
8/2024 - 5/2025
10/2000 - 7/2024
1993 - 2000
Licensed Private Investigator
Florida License No. C3500567 - Tampa, FL
A private investigator engaged to work outside law enforcement, where he is hired to best utilize his experience, qualifications, and training in the investigative field, and to continue interacting and collaborating with various agencies and the public.
Specializing in areas of:
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Criminal Defense Investigations
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Civil Investigations
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Asset Investigations
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Skip Trace Investigations
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Accident Investigations
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Background Investigations
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Surveillance
Tampa International Airport
Police Officer - Tampa, Florida
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Provided customer service to travelers and other members of the public.
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Performed law enforcement duties, including enforcement of state laws. Conducted continual threat assessments specific to the airport environment.
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Responded to medical and aviation emergencies.
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Provided safety and protection of passengers, employees, and property. Enforced Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and protocols.
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Provided support during internal investigations, gathering evidence, and documenting incidents thoroughly.
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Monitored employee compliance with company policies, promptly addressing any violations or concerns as needed.
Tampa Police Department
Police Sergeant - Tampa, FL
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Commander of High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Federal Task Force.
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Supervised a squad of ten detectives and a criminal intelligence analyst. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Task Force Officer with Top Secret clearance.
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Oversaw state and federal investigations of upper-echelon drug traffickers.
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Coordinated the disruption and dismantlement of drug trafficking organizations.
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Supervised the execution of search warrants, covert operations, and surveillance.
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Supervised confidential informant handling and management.
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Responsible for a federal grant exceeding $300,000 annually.
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Completed annual performance evaluations and coordinated training for sworn personnel.
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Issued investigative funds, audited, and inspected equipment and vehicles.
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Maintained records, administrative tasks, and risk management.
Corporal
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Performed supervisory duties of uniformed personnel and street patrol functions.
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Office of the Chief of Police – Administrative tasks and news media interviews.
Detective
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Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Bureau. Member of the HIDTA program under the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
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Investigated Colombian/South American-based drug trafficking organizations.
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The lead investigator in cases targeting Tampa-based heroin trafficking organizations.
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Efforts resulted in the seizure of kilogram quantities of heroin, the arrest of multiple traffickers, and intelligence that led to a Racketeering Enterprise/Title III case.
Officer
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Conducted street patrol functions.
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Field Training Officer
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City-wide Street Anti-Crime Squad.
West Boylston Police Department
Police Officer - West Boylston, MA
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Performed patrol functions and law enforcement duties in a town of 8,000 residents.
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Taught drug prevention and teen dating violence prevention in grades K-12.
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Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
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Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
Education
2022
1994
1994
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Quisigamond Community College - Worcester, MA
Police Officer Certification
Waltham Police Academy - Waltham, MA

