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.
Florida Man Arrested for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the indictment of a Florida man for attempted enticement of a minor.
Miami Man Found Guilty of Using Hidden Cameras to Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Miami man was found guilty of two counts of production and attempted production of child sexual abuse material and one count of attempted production of child sexual abuse material using hidden cameras.
Peruvian Extradited to U.S. on Narcotics Importation Conspiracy, Attempt Charges Following Federal Investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — A citizen of Peru was extradited to the United States on narcotics importation conspiracy and attempt charges following a federal investigation.
Joint Investigation Results in Sentencing of a Human Smuggler to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Operating and Facilitating Stash House
DEL RIO, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $52,000 in restitution for her role as a stash house operator and facilitator following an investigation by HSI and U.S. Border Patrol’s Del Rio Sector.
Third Member of Human Smuggling Scheme Convicted Following Investigation by HSI Corpus Christi, CBP
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Cuban national was convicted Sept. 10 of human smuggling-related charges following an investigation by HSI Corpus Christi and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Former Connecticut Teacher Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Offense After HSI Investigation
HARTFORD, Conn. — Nicholas Skirkanich, 45, of Ridgefield, was sentenced Sept. 5 to 36 months of imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for a child exploitation offense uncovered during an investigation by HSI and local partners.
Woman Convicted of Conspiring to Make Straw Purchases of Firearms to Smuggle Them to Mexico
HOUSTON — A woman with ties to the Houston area has been convicted of multiple criminal offenses related to conspiring with others to make straw purchases of firearms with the intent to smuggle them to Mexico.
HSI Investigation Leads to 5-Year Sentence for New Hampshire Man Who Distributed Child Sexual Abuse Material
CONCORD, N.H. — A Newbury man was sentenced in federal court Sept. 9 for distributing child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI in New England and local partners uncovered messages sharing the material.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty, Faces Life for Attempting to Entice a Minor
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to a guilty plea for a Florida man for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Two MS-13 Gang Associates Plead Guilty in Connection With New York Murder of 17-Year-Old
NEW YORK — Following a multiagency investigation, two MS-13 gang associates have pleaded guilty in connection with the April 23, 2018, murder of 17-year-old Andy Peralta in Kissena Park in Flushing, Queens.