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.
Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
TULSA, Okla. — An Owasso man was sentenced for federal child sexual abuse material crimes following an investigation by the HSI led- Tornado Alley Child Exploitation Trafficking Task Force.
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Animal Torture Videos
NORFOLK, Va. — An HSI Norfolk investigation led to a Virginia man pleading guilty to conspiracy to create and distribute animal crushing videos.
Convicted Sex Offender Indicted for Attempting to Entice Minor
ORLANDO, Fla. — An HSI Orlando investigation has led to the indictment of a Florida man for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and committing a felony offense involving a minor when required to register as a sex offender.
Kentucky Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Advertising Child Exploitation Material
BOSTON — A Kentucky man was sentenced in federal court in Boston for advertising child sexual abuse material on the dark web.
Human Smuggling Ringleader Sentenced Following HSI Rio Grande Valley Investigation
McALLEN, Texas — The leader of a human smuggling organization and five others were sentenced April 30 for conspiring to smuggle noncitizens following an investigation conducted by HSI with assistance from the U.S. Border Patrol.
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Over 23 Years for Meth, Firearm Convictions
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – An HSI Nashville investigation has led to the sentencing of a Tennessee man for conspiracy to distribute and possession of methamphetamine and firearm possession while in the act of trafficking narcotics.
2 Tennessee Men Sentenced for Conspiracy to Ship Methamphetamine
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — An HSI Nashville investigation has led to two Murfreesboro men being sentenced to a combined 260 months in federal prison for an international conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material Offenses
BOSTON — A Bourne man was sentenced April 30 in a federal court in Boston for receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material and violating the terms of his supervised release.
California Man Admits to Meth Trafficking Following Federal Investigation
CAMDEN, N.J. — An HSI Newark investigation, in coordination with law enforcement partners, led to a California man admitting his role in a narcotics conspiracy.
Florida Man Charged With Carjacking Resulting in Death
ORLANDO, Fla. — A joint investigation between HSI Orlando and law enforcement partners has led to a Florida man being charged with carjacking resulting in death.