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Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

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HSI Newark Investigation Lands Conviction for Former Mail Carrier Who Received Bribes, Conspired to Commit Fraud

CAMDEN, N.J. — An investigation by HSI Newark led to the conviction of a former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier for bribery, fraud and conspiracy charges.

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HSI Frederick Investigation Leads to Maryland Man Pleading Guilty to Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

BALTIMORE, Md. — An investigation conducted by HSI Frederick led to a Maryland man pleading guilty to possessing sexually explicit images of children.

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Groton Man Charged With Child Exploitation Offenses After HSI New England Investigation

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Ryan Cameron, 21, of Groton, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with receipt and distribution of child pornography, soliciting child pornography and possession of child pornography.

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Former Tennessee Teacher Sentenced to 2 Decades for Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A joint HSI Knoxville investigation has led to the sentencing of a former Knox County schoolteacher to 20 years in federal prison.

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HSI Arrests Teacher, Seeks Public's Help to Identify Victims

NEW ORLEANS — Special agents with HSI are seeking the public’s help to identify possible victims in an ongoing child sexual exploitation investigation involving a New Orleans man who worked as a schoolteacher.

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HSI, Rhode Island ICAC Investigation Leads to 24-Year Sentence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An investigation by HSI New England and law enforcement partners led to a 24-year prison sentence for a Cranston man for producing and possessing sexually explicit images and videos involving a girl under the age of 10.

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HSI Newark Investigation Garners Sentencing of New Jersey Man for Illicit Sexual Conduct Abroad

NEWARK, N.J. — An investigation by HSI Newark resulted in a 12-year sentence for a New Jersey man for illicit sexual conduct abroad, including production of child sexual abuse material.

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South American Nationals Arrested for Armed Robbery After HSI Investigation

LOS ANGELES — Two South American nationals, allegedly part of a "crime tourism" group, were charged Aug. 13 in a federal complaint for the armed robbery of a $1 million watch.

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HSI Harrisonburg Investigation Lands N.C. Man More Than 12 Years in Prison for Traveling to Virginia to Have Sex With Minor

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — An investigation conducted by HSI Harrisonburg and law enforcement partners landed a North Carolina man more than 12 years in federal prison.

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Passing of Richard 'Dick' John Hoglund, Pivotal Founder of HSI

HSI honors Richard “Dick” John Hoglund, who passed away peacefully at his home on August 13, 2024, at the age of 75. Dick was the first Director of the Office of Investigations following the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and played a pivotal role in shaping the agency.