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.
Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to Over 5 Years Following HSI Nogales Case
NOGALES, Ariz. — A southern Arizona man was sentenced May 8 to 63 months in prison, followed by 60 months of supervised release for fentanyl smuggling. HSI conducted the investigation in this case.
7 Members of Hyena Crips Gang Charged With Murder, Racketeering Following HSI Investigation
NEW YORK — Seven gang members were charged with racketeering and using a firearm in the course of a murder in connection with three murders, murder conspiracies, robberies and identity fraud schemes dating back to 2012.
New Jersey Man Charged With Possessing Unregistered Firearms, Other Items
CAMDEN, N.J. — An Atlantic County man was charged with possessing unregistered machine guns and other items following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
Final Member of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Sentenced to 17 Years Following Investigation
NOGALES, Ariz. — On April 29, a Mexican national was sentenced to 17 years in prison for drug trafficking-conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. HSI and DEA investigated the case.
Massachusetts Man Who Left Drug Trafficking for Barbering Sentenced to Probation
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Massachusetts man who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges was sentenced to probation after successfully complying with pretrial conditions and preparing for a career in barbering.
HSI Kansas City Investigation Lands Sex Offender 15-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse Material
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court May 14 for receiving child sexual abuse material, which was discovered on his cellphone during an HSI investigation.
HSI El Paso Special Agents Arrest Colorado Man for Allegedly Distributing Fentanyl That Killed Texas Resident
ALPINE, Texas — Special agents assigned to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso’s Alpine office arrested a Colorado man in Denver May 11 on criminal charges related to his alleged possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
Connecticut Man Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses After HSI Investigation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Travis Tilley, 40, of Naugatuck, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with child exploitation offenses following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
HSI Investigation Leads to Guilty Verdict for California Man Who Exported Meth to New Zealand
LOS ANGELES — A California man was found guilty of federal narcotics and conspiracy charges May 13 for attempting to export methamphetamine to New Zealand through the use of a false-bottomed crate containing automotive parts.
Border Patrol Agent Indicted for Producing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
YUMA, Ariz. — A Yuma man was indicted May 7 for a series of child sexual abuse material-related offenses, including production and multiple counts of distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material.