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 Charleston Investigation Lands West Virginia Sex Offender in Prison
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Charleston landed a convicted sex offender in federal prison Aug. 22 for more than seven years for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Three Florida Men Indicted for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
OCALA, Fla. – HSI Orlando was part of a multi-agency online child exploitation investigation that has led to the return of separate indictments for three Florida men for attempted enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity.
Clearwater Man Sentenced to Decade in Prison for Coercing, Enticing Minors and Possessing CSAM
TAMPA, Fla. — An HSI Tampa investigation has led to the sentencing of a Clearwater man for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and possession of child sexual abuse material.
HSI Utah Investigation Ends With Restaurant Owner Sentenced
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah restaurant owner who obtained over $1.88 million by defrauding the COVID-19 relief program was sentenced Aug. 22 to 12 months and one day of imprisonment.
HSI Denver Investigation Leads to Indictments of 4 People Related to Robbery of Jewelry Store
DENVER — HSI Denver Special Agent in Charge Ryan L. Spradlin and the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado Matt Kirsch announced that four individuals were indicted in federal grand jury this week on charges related to the armed robbery of a Denver jewelry store.
Major Enforcement Operation in Guatemala City Secures Arrest of Human Smuggler
SAN ANTONIO — On Aug. 21, extensive coordination and collaboration between the Justice Department and its domestic and international partners resulted in a major enforcement operation that dismantled a human smuggling network following an investigation led by HSI.
HSI Del Rio Investigation Results in 40-Year Sentence for Texas Human Smuggling Leader
DEL RIO, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced for illegal noncitizen transportation resulting in death following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Recruiter for Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A Mexican national was sentenced in El Paso to 245 months in prison for two counts related to her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, resulting from an investigation by HSI El Paso.
HSI Tucson Case Sends Sex Offender to Prison for 40 Years
TUCSON, Ariz. — A convicted sex offender was sentenced Aug. 14 to 40 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for his involvement in sex trafficking in Arizona. HSI led the investigation with assistance from the Tucson Police Department.
HSI Newark Investigation Lands Conviction for Former Mail Carrier Who Received Bribes, Conspired to Commit Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. — An investigation by HSI Newark led to the conviction of a former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier for bribery, fraud and conspiracy charges.