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.
Man Indicted for Selling Firearms, Gun Parts from Federal Prison Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — Hayden Espinosa, 24, of Corpus Christi, Texas, has been indicted for selling illegal firearms and components to an undercover New York Police Department officer while incarcerated in federal prison.
Boston Man Convicted of Attempting to Purchase Sex With Minor in Undercover HSI Operation
BOSTON — A Boston man was convicted by a federal jury June 10 of attempting to pay for sex with a 14-year-old girl.
HSI Tampa Recovers $82K in Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Funds from Riverview Man
TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man was sentenced and ordered to forfeit $82,400 in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds following an HSI Tampa investigation.
Owner of Boston Pizzeria Chain Convicted of Forced Labor after HSI, Department of Labor Investigation
BOSTON — The owner of a pizzeria chain in Massachusetts was convicted June 7 of forced labor charges following a nine-day jury trial.
Mexican National Arrested by HSI, Border Patrol on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
CONCORD, N.H. — A Mexican national who unlawfully crossed into New Hampshire from Canada was arrested by HSI and U.S. Border Patrol on a complaint charging federal child sexual abuse material offenses.
Texas Man Sentenced to Over 8 Years for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material Following HSI Investigation
DEL RIO, Texas — A Texas man was sentenced June 3 to eight years in federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by HSI.
Arizona Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Drug Trafficking Following HSI Tucson, Multiagency Investigation
TUCSON, Ariz. — A southern Arizona woman was sentenced June 4 to 60 months in prison for drug trafficking.
Florida Man Sentenced to Over 24 Years for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
ORLANDO, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the sentencing of a Florida man for distributing child sexual abuse material.
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Sex Trafficking a Teen Following HSI San Diego, Multiagency Case
SAN DIEGO — A Southern California man was sentenced June 6 in federal court to 10 years in prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl who was physically assaulted and ejected from a moving car during an escape attempt.
Texas Drug Trafficker Imprisoned for Importing 25 Bricks of Meth Following HSI Rio Grande Valley, Partner Investigation
McALLEN, Texas — A south Texas man was sentenced to nearly five years in prison for importing 25 bricks of meth following an investigation conducted by HSI with help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.