Press Releases
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Relations (OPA).
We respond to media requests and queries through our Office of Public Relations (OPA). Reporters and journalists can contact us about HSI activities, operations, or policies at (202) 732-4646 or email HSImedia@hsi.dhs.gov.
Smuggler Sentenced for Conspiracy Resulting in 2 Deaths Following Investigation
LAREDO, Texas — A citizen of the Dominican Republic was sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to transport individuals within the United States resulting in death following an investigation conducted by HSI and federal partners.
New Jersey Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Meth Following HSI Investigation
CAMDEN, N.J. — An investigation led by HSI Newark, in collaboration with federal and state partners, resulted in a New Jersey man being sentenced to 171 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.
HSI Investigation Nets Guilty Plea From New Jersey Man for Structuring Over $250K to Evade Reporting Requirements
NEWARK, N.J. — A Middlesex County man admitted to structuring over $250,000 in bank deposits following an investigation conducted by HSI Newark and law enforcement partners.
HSI Investigation Leads to 12-Count Indictment for Connecticut Strip Club Personnel
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A federal grand jury in Hartford returned a 12-count indictment charging three individuals with offenses stemming from the operation of the Electric Blue strip club in Tolland.
Former Teacher Sentenced to Over 3 Years for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
BOSTON — A former Milford teacher was sentenced in federal court in Worcester for possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by HSI New England.
Investigation Leads to Federal Sentence for Man Who Attempted to Entice a Minor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Warwick man was sentenced May 15 to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.
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.