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 Frederick Investigation Leads to Maryland Man Pleading Guilty to Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
BALTIMORE, Md. — An investigation conducted by HSI Frederick led to a Maryland man pleading guilty to possessing sexually explicit images of children.
Groton Man Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses After HSI New England Investigation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Ryan Cameron, 21, of Groton, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receipt and distribution of child pornography, soliciting child pornography and possession of child pornography.
Former Tennessee Teacher Sentenced to 2 Decades for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A joint HSI Knoxville investigation has led to the sentencing of a former Knox County schoolteacher to 20 years in federal prison.
HSI Arrests Teacher, Seeks Public's Help to Identify Victims
NEW ORLEANS — Special agents with HSI are seeking the public’s help to identify possible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving a New Orleans man who worked as a schoolteacher.
HSI, Rhode Island ICAC Investigation Leads to 24-Year Sentence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An investigation by HSI New England and law enforcement partners led to a 24-year prison sentence for a Cranston man for producing and possessing sexually explicit images and videos involving a girl under the age of 10.
HSI Newark Investigation Garners Sentencing of New Jersey Man for Illicit Sexual Conduct Abroad
NEWARK, N.J. — An investigation by HSI Newark resulted in a 12-year sentence for a New Jersey man for illicit sexual conduct abroad, including production of child sexual abuse material.
South American Nationals Arrested for Armed Robbery After HSI Investigation
LOS ANGELES — Two South American nationals, allegedly part of a "crime tourism" group, were charged Aug. 13 in a federal complaint for the armed robbery of a $1 million watch.
HSI Harrisonburg Investigation Lands N.C. Man More Than 12 Years in Prison for Traveling to Virginia to Have Sex With Minor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Harrisonburg and law enforcement partners landed a North Carolina man more than 12 years in federal prison.
Florida Man Arrested for Attempted Enticement of a Minor
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to federal charges for a Florida man in the Middle District of Florida for attempted enticement of a minor.
HSI Seeks Public's Help to Identify Additional Victims in Officer Impersonation Case
NEW ORLEANS — Special agents with HSI are seeking the public’s help to identify possible additional victims in an investigation involving a person who was impersonating a deputy U.S. marshal.