About Us

Wellington Investigations is not a big company but we do big things. Big firms simply cannot provide the level of personal service that we provide. To our clients, we are best known for our ability to provide quick, crucial, difficult-to-acquire (very often at the last minute) investigative services.

Our clients entrust us with sensitive matters. I personally manage each case with great care and attention to detail, communicating frequently with them to keep them informed throughout the course of all assignments, while working within the client's budget."

President: Amy A. Coggin Ms. Coggin assumed the Presidency of Wellington Investigations in 2006. A former employee of Wellington Investigations under Steve Copeland’s leadership, Ms. Coggin also has an extensive background in criminal defense investigation at both the state and federal levels.   Founder: Stephen B. Copeland Position: Founder, former President and CEO. A former member of the Virginia Department of State Police, Mr. Copeland founded Wellington Investigations, a Manassas, VA based general investigative agency, in 1993. Career Highlights: Born and raised in Tidewater, VA, Steve originally joined the ranks of the Blue and Gray in 1967 from Hampton, VA, and retired in 1994 as a Headquarters Sergeant from the Northern Virginia Division Seven HQ. Steve has conducted criminal justice field research internationally in Havana, Cuba and the Republic of Vietnam. Mr. Copeland maintains many close professional relationships throughout Virginia.

Wellington Investigations is a Virginia "C" Corporation, fully licensed, and insured as a private security services company. The corporation is regulated by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services and operates under the authority of DCJS license #11-4996. All investigative staff are registered private investigators. Inquiries regarding private security companies offering to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia should be directed to the VDCJS, Richmond, VA 804-786-4700