FBI names Gerald Roberts, Jr. Special Agent in Charge of the Intelligence Division of the Washington Field Office

FBI Director James Comey has named Gerald Roberts, Jr. as the special agent in charge of the Intelligence Division of the Washington Field Office, the FBI announced February 29. Roberts most recently served as the section chief of the Terrorist Financing Operations Section in the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington DC, leading the FBI’s global efforts targeting terrorist financing.

Roberts joined the FBI in 1999. He began his career in the New York Division, where he worked as a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force and investigated international terrorism matters. Throughout his career, Roberts has held leadership positions in the International Operations Division, Counterterrorism Division, and the Baltimore Division. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, including the FBI Director’s Award and the Secretary of Defense Award for Excellence.

Roberts will assume this new role in the beginning of March.

Source: FBI