About Us

Tim Helton is a thirty year veteran of law enforcement. He majored in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Redwoods Police Academy. During his career, Tim worked with local, state, and federal agencies in a variety of capacities, including seven years as a gang investigator, three years supervising a multi-agency narcotics unit, and three years supervising an auto theft task force.

Over the past thirty years, Tim has been involved in numerous high-profile investigations. Each concluded with successful prosecutions. Some noteworthy investigation were:

  • The search for Laci Peterson, 2002
  • Operation Black Widow, 1998-2002
  • "Reign of Terror" home invasion robberies, 2005
  • Modesto's "Westside Rapist", 1991

Tim's well-rounded resume offers clients extensive expertise in the areas of:

  • Witness development and interviews
  • Surveillance operations
  • Covert operations
  • Long-term investigations

Tim takes pride in working closely with victims, keeping them informed and updated as to the the progress of their case. He now extends that same consideration to you, his clients.

California Private Investigators License #PI 28343