FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey To Depart, Return to Missouri

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, September 28, 2026 — Andrew Bailey, who has served as a deputy director at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is departing his role. His departure comes after holding the position for a period described as slightly more than one year.

Bailey is expected to return to his home state of Missouri following his exit from the FBI. The specific date of his departure was not provided in the available information. Similarly, the reasons behind his decision to leave the deputy director position and relocate back to Missouri were not disclosed.

Bailey’s tenure as deputy director lasted for a duration exceeding one year. Information regarding his prior roles within the FBI or his career path leading up to this leadership position was not immediately available. The FBI has not yet announced any plans for a successor to Bailey or detailed the process for filling the deputy director vacancy.

The exact timeline for his return to Missouri, as well as any potential new professional endeavors he may pursue there, remains undetermined. Further details regarding his transition and future plans are anticipated to be released by the FBI or Mr. Bailey’s representatives at a later date.

Story summarized from the original created by ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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