FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey Departs Role
Andrew Bailey, an FBI deputy director based in Washington, D.C., has announced his departure from the role after approximately one year, citing a desire to return to Missouri.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, September 28, 2026 — Andrew Bailey, who served as a deputy director at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Washington, D.C., has announced his departure from the position.
Bailey’s tenure in the role lasted approximately one year. The reason cited for his departure is a personal desire to return to his home state of Missouri.
Details regarding the specific date of his departure or his future plans in Missouri were not provided. The FBI has not yet announced a successor for his position.
Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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