Press Releases
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA).
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Affairs (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
HSI Casa Grande, Border Patrol Case Results in Columbian-Based Human Smuggling Coordinator Indicted
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Colombian national was indicted Nov. 6, by federal grand jury on charges related to human smuggling. HSI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s United States Border Patrol conducted the investigation in this case.
Michigan Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Exploitation Following HSI Sault Ste Marie Investigation
MARQUETTE, Mich. – Kelton Salowitz Curtis, Michigan, was sentenced Wednesday to federal prison for sexually exploiting a 12-year-old child following an HSI-led investigation.
HSI New York Investigation Leads to Conviction of Former GE Executive for Fraud, Identity Theft
NEW YORK – HSI New York Special Agent in Charge announced the conviction of Wilson Daniel Freita Da Costa for his role in a scheme to use forged documents to deceive a subdivision of the GE Company and the Angolan Government.
Former Jacksonville Detective Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting a Minor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) deputy was sentenced to federal prison following an investigation with HSI Jacksonville.
Orlando Man Sentenced for Producing Child Sex Abuse Images with Infant
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man has been sentenced to federal prison for producing child sex abuse images in his home with an infant victim following an investigation by HSI Orlando.
Gainesville Man Arrested for Attempting to Meet Minor to Engage in Sexual Activity
OCALA, Fla. – A Florida man has been arrested on a criminal complaint following an investigation by HSI Gainesville.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Attempting to Meet Minor for Sexual Activity
ORLANDO, Fla. – A Florida man has pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a 13-year-old girl online to engage in sexual activity following an investigation by HSI Orlando.
Tennessee Sex Offender Convicted on Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Charges
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A federal jury has convicted a Tennessee man of possession of child sexual abuse material following a joint investigation with HSI Nashville.
Jacksonville Teenager Pleads Guilty for Role in Organized Crimes
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Florida teenager has pleaded guilty to a major drug offense and discharging a firearm following a joint investigation with HSI Jacksonville.
HSI Sells Case Sends Tucson Man to 77 Months in Prison for Importing Methamphetamine
SELLS, Ariz. – A southern Arizona man was sentenced Nov. 7, to 77 months in prison for drug trafficking. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted the investigation in this case.