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.
HSI Arrests California Man for Money Laundering Conspiracy
BOSTON — HSI special agents arrested a California man who has been charged in federal court in Boston in connection with a money laundering conspiracy.
Vermont Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Firearm and Drug Trafficking Case
Burlington, Vt. – A Rutland man was sentenced to over 15 years in federal prison for his involvement in firearm and drug trafficking.
Arkansas Man Sentenced to Over 6 Years for Traveling To Have Sex With a Minor
Rutland, Vt. – An Arkansas man was sentenced to over 6 years in prison for traveling to Vermont to have sex with a child.
Arrest of Tennessee Resident After Driving to New York for Sexual Abuse of Minor
ALBANY, N.Y. –Special Agent in Charge Erin Keegan, of HSI Buffalo, and United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman, of the Northern District of New York, announced that Donald Jenkins was arrested Nov. 19 and charged with traveling across state lines with intent to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.
Mesa Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Attempted Smuggling of Weapons, Drug Trafficking With a Firearm
TUCSON, Ariz. – A Mesa man was sentenced last week to prison for attempting to smuggle weapons and traffic drugs with a firearm. HSI, FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the DEA and the Arizona Department of Public Safety conducted the investigation in this case.
New Mexico Student Doctor Charged in Child Exploitation Case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A student doctor from Albuquerque was charged by indictment with production and possession of child pornography following his arrest as part of an investigation into child exploitation spearheaded by HSI.
27 Month Sentence for South Dakota Man Charged With Possession of a Stolen Firearm
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schrier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, man convicted of possession of a stolen firearm following an HSI Sioux Falls probe.
30 Year Sentence for Missouri Man for Child Pornography and Illegal Firearms Charges
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Kimberling City, Missouri man who is a registered sex offender was sentenced in federal court Nov. 22 on charges related to child sexual exploitation and illegally possessing firearms following an HSI Kansas City investigation.
Ohio Man Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Exploiting Infant Child
CINCINNATI – David John Frahm, 63, of Trenton, Ohio, was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison for sexually exploiting children following an HSI-led investigation.
DHS Know2Protect Expands Efforts to Combat Online Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON – HSI is proud to release the Fiscal Year 2024 report for Project iGuardian, the in-person educational arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Know2Project national public awareness campaign to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse.