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 Long Island Resident Pleads Guilty to Massive Fraud Scheme Involving Sports Betting
NEW YORK — A former Long Island man pleaded guilty on Dec. 4 to conspiring to commit mail and wire fraud following an investigation by HSI New York, in coordination with law enforcement partners.
New York Man Charged With Marijuana Trafficking, Gun Crimes Following Joint Investigation
ALBANY, N.Y. — An investigation by HSI Albany, in coordination with law enforcement partners, resulted in the indictment of Omjasisa Kentu Felder, age 53, of Troy, New York, on marijuana trafficking and gun charges.
North Carolina Men Sentenced in International Money Laundering Conspiracy
ALBANY, N.Y. — An investigation by HSI Albany, in coordination with foreign and domestic law enforcement partners, led to the Dec. 4 sentencing of three men from North Carolina in connection with a scheme to smuggle cut rag tobacco into Canada from the United States.
Massachusetts Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
BOSTON — An Orleans man pleaded guilty Nov. 19 in federal court in Boston to child sexual abuse material offenses.
Maine Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Enticing a Minor, Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
PORTLAND, Maine — A Portland man was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Portland for enticing a minor and possessing child sexual abuse material after an investigation by HSI and the Portland Police Department.
New Hampshire Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 48 Months for Possessing Over 2,000 Images of Child Sexual Abuse
CONCORD, N.H. — An Exeter man was sentenced in federal court Nov. 18 in connection with the possession of child sexual abuse materials following an investigation by HSI and detectives from the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Travis Pickard Selected as Special Agent in Charge of HSI Dallas
DALLAS — Travis Pickard, a 20-year law enforcement veteran, was recently selected as special agent in charge of HSI Dallas.
3 U.S. Army Soldiers Arrested on Human Smuggling Conspiracy Charges
ALPINE, Texas — Three Fort Cavazos soldiers were arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle undocumented noncitizens following an investigation by HSI special agents.
Memphis Man Sentenced for Possession of Fentanyl, Multiple Firearms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis man has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for possession of more than 200 grams of fentanyl and numerous firearms discovered during a search of his residence following an investigation by HSI Memphis.
Fourth Co-Conspirator Sentenced for Role in Dark Web Drug Trafficking Scheme Following HSI Houston-Led Investigation
HOUSTON — A fourth co-conspirator involved in a scheme to manufacture and traffic counterfeit Adderall pills laced with methamphetamines on the dark web has been sentenced to prison following an investigation by HSI Houston and the Drug Enforcement Administration.