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.
Registered Sex Offender Sentenced for Attempting to Transfer Obscene Material to Minor
OCALA, Fla. — A previously convicted sex offender was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for attempting to transfer obscene material to a minor and committing a felony offense involving a minor as a registered sex offender following an investigation by HSI Tampa.
Ontario Man Arrested on Complaint Alleging Involvement in Exported Shipments of Firearms, Ammunition, Military Items to North Korea
LOS ANGELES — A San Bernardino County man was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he exported to North Korea shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items that were concealed inside shipping containers bound from Long Beach.
HSI Tucson Case Results in Local Man Indicted on Federal Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
TUCSON, Ariz. — A local area man was indicted last week on 45 counts of child exploitation material as a result of an HSI case.
HSI Los Angeles, CBP Seize More Than $18 Million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record
LOS ANGELES — HSI and law enforcement partners in Los Angeles announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price, had they been genuine, of $18,742,820.
DHS and Scouting America Expand Efforts to Combat Online Child Exploitation and Abuse Through Creation of Exclusive Know2Protect Patch
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security’s Know2Protect announced Dec. 4 that they are expanding their collaborative efforts with Scouting America through the creation of a Know2Protect, Scouting America patch.
Jury Finds Ohio Man Guilty on All Charges, Including Murdering 3 Victims, Directing Others to Dismember and Bury 2 of the Bodies
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal jury has convicted a Columbus man of murdering three victims as part of a narcotics conspiracy to rob a local marijuana dealer of drugs and cash following an HSI-led investigation. Williams had others dismember and bury two of the bodies to dispose of evidence of his crimes.
Brothers Plead Guilty to $2.8M Payroll Tax Fraud Scheme, Workers’ Compensation Fraud
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville brothers have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and conspiracy to commit tax fraud related to a Jacksonville roofing business that they operated following a joint investigation with HSI Jacksonville.
Orlando Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Firearms
ORLANDO, Fla. — A Florida man has pleaded guilty to concealing firearms inside record players smuggling goods from the United States following an investigation by HSI Orlando.
Russian Woman Pleads Guilty to Attacking CBP Officer Following HSI Buffalo Investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — An investigation by HSI Buffalo and Customs and Border Protection resulted in the guilty plea of Olesia Sumina for resisting a federal immigration officer. Sumina, age 43 and of Russia, was sentenced to time served.
Second Former NYCHA Superintendent Convicted of Bribery, Extortion Offenses Following HSI New York Investigation
NEW YORK — In the second trial following a 70-person takedown in February 2024, Hector Colon, a former New York City Housing Authority superintendent, was convicted of bribery and extortion for accepting cash from NYCHA contractors in exchange for awarding contracts.