LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The FBI’s Las Vegas workplace has a brand new performing boss within the wake of a shakeup ordered by the Trump administration.
Asst. Particular Agent in Cost Jeremy Schwartz was main the bureau’s Southern Nevada workplace till additional discover, a spokesperson confirmed Friday. The transfer comes after new management on the U.S. Division of Justice requested senior leaders on the FBI, together with Particular Agent in Cost Spencer Evans, to resign or be fired.
Evans’ identify and picture remained on the workplace’s web site as of Friday. Evans, a decades-long FBI veteran, joined the workplace as its chief in 2022. His function and employment standing as of Friday was not instantly clear.
Former FBI director Christopher Wray resigned earlier than Trump’s inauguration. Trump appointed Wray in 2017.
Evans most just lately appeared publicly whereas discussing the investigation into the automotive bombing exterior the Trump Worldwide Lodge on New 12 months’s Day.
