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 Harrisonburg Investigation Leads to Virginia Man Pleading Guilty to Child Exploitation, Child Pornography Charges
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — An HSI investigation led to a former Virginia prison officer pleading guilty to a series of federal charges related to child exploitation and child pornography.
Boston Children's Hospital Anesthesiologist Arrested for Possession and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material
BOSTON — A pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital was arrested by HSI special agents and charged in federal court in Boston with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced for Possessing Counterfeit Fentanyl-Laced Pills
BOSTON — A Norwell man was sentenced July 9 in federal court in Boston for narcotics charges after an investigation by HSI New England.
Defendant Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material After HSI Investigation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island resident whose IP address was determined to have been used to receive and distribute child pornography has pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography.
Former New Hampshire Business Owner Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine
CONCORD, N.H. – A Manchester man was sentenced July 19 in federal court for distribution of fentanyl and crack cocaine after an HSI New England investigation.
New Mexico State Police Officer, HIDTA El Paso Receive 2023 US Interdiction Coordinator Award for Highway Interdictions
WASHINGTON — A New Mexico State Police K9 officer and the HSI High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Group were presented with the 2023 U.S. Interdiction Coordinator Award for Highway Interdictions July 19.
HSI Sells, CBP Arrest Arizona Man for Attempting to Traffic Over 450 Kilograms of Fentanyl Into the US
SELLS, Ariz. — An Arizona man was arrested July 1 and charged by complaint with knowingly and intentionally possessing with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of fentanyl.
HSI Douglas, Multiagency Case Sends Human Smuggling Guide to 10 Years in Prison
DOUGLAS, Ariz. – A Mexican national was sentenced July 2 to 10 years in prison for multiple charges related to human smuggling activity.
HSI Tucson, Multiagency Case Sends Arizona Man to 130 Months for Human Smuggling Resulting in Death
TUCSON, Ariz. — A local area man was sentenced late June to 130 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling resulting in death.
HSI Charleston Investigation Leads to West Virginia Man Receiving 14 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners resulted in a South Charleston man receiving a 14-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl.