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Criminal Investigations

 

Criminal Investigations Division

Expert Investigators Committed to Justice

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) of the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office is responsible for conducting in-depth investigations of criminal activity within the county. This division specializes in felony cases, ensuring that critical evidence is preserved and justice is served.

🕵️ Our investigators handle:
✔ Follow-up investigations on major crimes
✔ Evidence collection and preservation for court proceedings
✔ Executing search and arrest warrants
✔ Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects
✔ Liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels

🚨 The first two hours after a crime occurs are critical for solving cases. Uniformed patrol deputies conduct the initial investigation, and if needed, the case is turned over to the Criminal Investigations Division for further analysis and prosecution.

Meet Our Investigators

Leadership

👮 Chief Deputy Eric Friedrich - Commander of Field Operations

  • Serving since 1988
  • Oversees patrol, jail, and criminal investigations
  • Former Missouri State Certified Fire Investigator
  • Specialized in interview & interrogation, tactical response, and automatic weapons training
  • Investigator with the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad

👮 Lt. Travis Sikes - Chief Criminal Investigator

  • Serving since 1994
  • Extensive experience in patrol, jail operations, and major crime investigations
  • Assistant Squad Commander for the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad
  • Expert in interviews, interrogations, and evidence management

Investigative Team

🔹 Sgt. James (Jamie) Malugen - Criminal Investigations Supervisor

  • Serving since 1993
  • Specializes in domestic violence & sexual abuse investigations
  • Certified D.A.R.E. instructor
  • Hostage Negotiator for the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office

🔹 Cpl. Jaime Holloway - Domestic Violence Investigator

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Southeast Missouri State University
  • Experienced in juvenile justice, child abuse investigations, and alcohol/tobacco law enforcement
  • Works closely with prosecutors, courts, and victim advocacy organizations

🔹 Investigator Robert Jenkins - Crime Scene & Evidence Specialist

  • Serving since 2013
  • Specializes in crime scene processing and evidence collection
  • Member of the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad

🔹 Investigator Steven Hayden

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🔹 Deputy Cary Dunavan

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Investigative Process & Responsibilities

✔ Felony Case Focus: The Investigations Division prioritizes felony cases, ensuring that serious crimes receive the attention they require.
✔ Evidence Integrity: Investigators are responsible for collecting, handling, and securing all evidence until it is presented in court or lawfully disposed of.
✔ Multi-Agency Cooperation: CID works alongside state and federal agencies to ensure comprehensive case resolution.
✔ Victim & Witness Support: Investigators collaborate with advocacy groups to support victims throughout the legal process.

Major Case Squad Participation

Several members of the Criminal Investigations Division serve on the Cape Girardeau/Bollinger County Major Case Squad, an elite group of investigators responsible for solving the most complex and serious crimes in the region.

📌 Specialized Roles Include:

  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Hostage Negotiation
  • Homicide & Violent Crime Analysis
  • Interview & Interrogation Expertise

Contact the Criminal Investigations Division

📍 Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Office
📞 Non-Emergency: (573) 243-3551
📧 Email: contact@capecountysheriff.org

💡 If you have information regarding an ongoing investigation, please contact us anonymously or submit a tip online.