{"id":29133,"date":"2025-05-18T00:41:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T00:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herberttrial.com\/s3-episode-13-private-investigators-unraveled-featuring-todd-fibich-and-scott-cervenka\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T18:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:05:07","slug":"s3-episode-13-private-investigators-unraveled-featuring-todd-fibich-and-scott-cervenka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.herberttrial.com\/es\/s3-episode-13-private-investigators-unraveled-featuring-todd-fibich-and-scott-cervenka\/","title":{"rendered":"S3 Episode 13 &#8211; Private Investigators Unraveled Featuring Todd Fibich and Scott Cervenka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hu_uU50ZssM?feature=oembed\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Join hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden on The Dirty Verdict podcast as they dive into the gritty world of private investigation with special guests Scott Cervenka and Todd Fibich from Delta Intel. In this engaging episode, the team explores how private investigators play a pivotal role in legal cases, from tracking down elusive witnesses to uncovering critical evidence that can make or break a case. With decades of law enforcement experience, Scott and Todd share captivating stories, insider tips, and the cutting-edge techniques they use to assist attorneys in civil, criminal, and family law matters. Whether you\u2019re a lawyer looking to sharpen your case strategy or simply curious about the investigative process, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of PI work.<br \/>\nShow Highlights:<br \/>\n\u2022 Law Enforcement Roots: Scott Cervenka discusses his transition from HPD\u2019s Major Offenders Division and FBI Cyber Crimes Task Force to founding Delta Intel, while Todd Fibich shares his journey from Bellaire and League City Police Departments to private investigation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Art Heist Recovery: Scott recounts a seven-month investigation to recover stolen artwork, revealing how informants and persistence led to finding million-dollar paintings in an unlikely Houston home.<br \/>\n\u2022 High-Stakes Stakeout: Todd details a harrowing 2021 ambush by a gunman in League City, earning him the Police Combat Cross for neutralizing the threat with accurate return fire.<br \/>\n\u2022 Surveillance Success: Todd shares a recent case where surveillance footage of an 18-wheeler disproved a company\u2019s claims, leading to a swift settlement after trial testimony.<br \/>\n\u2022 Mold Cover-Up Exposed: Scott describes a case where an Instagram post led to uncovering a cover-up of mold in an apartment, securing key witnesses for a plaintiff\u2019s attorney.<br \/>\n\u2022 Tech-Savvy Investigations: The guests reveal how they leverage social media, deep web searches, and location data to track witnesses and verify testimony.<br \/>\nTopics Discussed:<br \/>\n\u2022 The role of private investigators in legal cases, including locating hard-to-find individuals, conducting surveillance, and gathering evidence.<br \/>\n\u2022 Common errors in police crash reports and how Delta Intel corrects them to strengthen cases.<br \/>\n\u2022 The importance of early investigator involvement to preserve critical evidence, such as surveillance footage that may be overwritten within 10\u201330 days.<br \/>\n\u2022 Techniques for background checks and open-source intelligence reports to prepare clients and counter opposing witnesses.<br \/>\n\u2022 Challenges of serving legal documents and locating clients for mass tort settlements.<br \/>\n\u2022 The psychological toll of police work and Todd\u2019s decision to transition to a less stressful career in private investigation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Tips for disappearing off the grid, including avoiding trackable vehicles and abandoning smartphones.<br \/>\nWhere to Listen: Catch this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Like and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of The Dirty Verdict.<br \/>\nContact Delta Intel: Learn more about Scott and Todd\u2019s services at DeltaWins.com.<br \/>\nNote: This episode includes humorous banter and a special birthday shoutout to Todd\u2019s brother, Greg, complete with a celebratory cake!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden on The Dirty Verdict podcast as they dive into the gritty world of private investigation with special guests Scott Cervenka and Todd Fibich from Delta Intel. In this engaging episode, the team explores how private investigators play a pivotal role in legal cases, from tracking down elusive witnesses to uncovering critical evidence that can make or break a case. With decades of law enforcement experience, Scott and Todd share captivating stories, insider tips, and the cutting-edge techniques they use to assist attorneys in civil, criminal, and family law matters. Whether you\u2019re a lawyer looking to sharpen your case strategy or simply curious about the investigative process, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of PI work.<br \/>\nShow Highlights:<br \/>\n \u2022 Law Enforcement Roots: Scott Cervenka discusses his transition from HPD\u2019s Major Offenders Division and FBI Cyber Crimes Task Force to founding Delta Intel, while Todd Fibich shares his journey from Bellaire and League City Police Departments to private investigation.<br \/>\n \u2022 Art Heist Recovery: Scott recounts a seven-month investigation to recover stolen artwork, revealing how informants and persistence led to finding million-dollar paintings in an unlikely Houston home.<br \/>\n \u2022 High-Stakes Stakeout: Todd details a harrowing 2021 ambush by a gunman in League City, earning him the Police Combat Cross for neutralizing the threat with accurate return fire.<br \/>\n \u2022 Surveillance Success: Todd shares a recent case where surveillance footage of an 18-wheeler disproved a company\u2019s claims, leading to a swift settlement after trial testimony.<br \/>\n \u2022 Mold Cover-Up Exposed: Scott describes a case where an Instagram post led to uncovering a cover-up of mold in an apartment, securing key witnesses for a plaintiff\u2019s attorney.<br \/>\n \u2022 Tech-Savvy Investigations: The guests reveal how they leverage social media, deep web searches, and location data to track witnesses and verify testimony.<br \/>\nTopics Discussed:<br \/>\n \u2022 The role of private investigators in legal cases, including locating hard-to-find individuals, conducting surveillance, and gathering evidence.<br \/>\n \u2022 Common errors in police crash reports and how Delta Intel corrects them to strengthen cases.<br \/>\n \u2022 The importance of early investigator involvement to preserve critical evidence, such as surveillance footage that may be overwritten within 10\u201330 days.<br \/>\n \u2022 Techniques for background checks and open-source intelligence reports to prepare clients and counter opposing witnesses.<br \/>\n \u2022 Challenges of serving legal documents and locating clients for mass tort settlements.<br \/>\n \u2022 The psychological toll of police work and Todd\u2019s decision to transition to a less stressful career in private investigation.<br \/>\n \u2022 Tips for disappearing off the grid, including avoiding trackable vehicles and abandoning smartphones.<br \/>\nWhere to Listen: Catch this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Like and subscribe to stay updated on future episodes of The Dirty Verdict.<br \/>\nContact Delta Intel: Learn more about Scott and Todd\u2019s services at DeltaWins.com.<br \/>\nNote: This episode includes humorous banter and a special birthday shoutout to Todd\u2019s brother, Greg, complete with a celebratory cake!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":29134,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[119],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-dirty-verdict","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.7.1 (Yoast SEO v28.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>S3 Episode 13 - Private Investigators Unraveled Featuring Todd Fibich and Scott Cervenka | Herbert Trial Law<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the role of private investigators in legal cases with Herbert Trial Law&#039;s podcast. 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