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.
Former Missouri Youth Hockey Coach Sentenced to 75 Years for Recording His Sexual Abuse of 2 Minors
ST. LOUIS — A former youth hockey coach who sexually abused two boys and recorded the abuse was sentenced on July 2 to 75 years in prison following an HSI Kansas City investigation.
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Drug Distribution Conspiracy After HSI, Partner Investigation
BOSTON — A Worcester man pleaded guilty June 27 to his involvement in a cocaine distribution conspiracy after an investigation led by HSI New England.
Convicted Child Abuser Sentenced for Distributing Child Sexual Assault Material on Facebook
GALVESTON, Texas — An HSI Houston investigation has led to the sentencing of a Texas man for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.
Former Northeastern University Employee Convicted of Staging Hoax Explosion and Making False Statements to Federal Agent
BOSTON — A former Northeastern University employee was convicted June 28 by a federal jury in Boston of staging a hoax explosion and making false statements to a federal law enforcement agent.
New Hampshire Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material After HSI Investigation
CONCORD, N.H. — A Sanbornton man pleaded guilty July 3 in federal court in Concord to possession of child sexual abuse material after an investigation initiated by HSI New England.
Honduran Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Identity Theft
TAMPA, Fla. — A joint HSI Tampa investigation has led to the guilty plea of a Honduran national for aggravated identity theft.
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud, Passport Fraud, Aggravated Identity Theft
OCALA, Fla. — An HSI Jacksonville investigation has led to a guilty plea for a Georgia man for bank fraud, passport fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Texas Couple Sentenced for Importing, Distributing Large Quantities of Meth Following HSI Eagle Pass Investigation
EAGLE PASS, Texas — A Texas man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for conspiracy to import and distribute methamphetamine following an investigation conducted by HSI and the Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office.
Missouri Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Purchasing Explicit Images, Videos from Child
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Springfield man was sentenced in federal court for sexually exploiting a child following an HSI probe.
HSI, Europol Joint Operation Generates 197 New Leads on Criminal Buyers of Child Sex Abuse Material
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — HSI joined Europol to host a joint operation in The Hague, from June 24 to 28, where they developed leads to locate criminal buyers of live-streamed child sexual abuse living outside the United States.