Recidivist child predator, sex offender sentenced to more than 22 years
Chad Allen Pease, 49, of Fort Pierce, was found guilty by a federal jury on Nov. 20, 2024.
Child Exploitation
ICE and Mount Pleasant Police arrest childcare worker, seeks public's help to identify victims
On Feb. 19, ICE and the MPPD arrested Brandon Brill on child exploitation charges after local law enforcement initiated an investigation into a minor being extorted for child sexual abuse material images.
ICE Tampa, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office captures illegal alien after manhunt
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco announced the arrest of Yobany Gustavo Izaguierre Barahona, 24, charging him with two counts of capital sexual battery with a minor under 12-years-of-age.
ICE Rio Grande Valley investigation resulted in the sentencing of a South Texas man to over 33 years for sexually abusing minor
Christian Hanks, 29, from McAllen, was sentenced Feb. 19 by U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez to 400 and 360 months for enticement and production of child pornography convictions, respectively.
Know2Protect campaign raises awareness at Daytona 500, empowering fans to protect children from online exploitation
With the increasing prevalence of digital interactions, it is critical that parents, caregivers, and children are equipped to navigate the online world safely.
ICE, US Border Patrol nab Venezuelan illegal alien with alleged child sexually abusive material
Gibraltar Border Patrol Station agents arrested Luis Angel Alvarez-Alvarez, an ICE fugitive with a final order of removal, Feb. 11 in the River Rouge suburb of Detroit.
ICE Buffalo investigation nets 30-year sentence for New York man on child exploitation charges
William Seneca, Sr., age 65, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison to be followed by 15 years of supervised release for sexual exploitation of a child and distribution of child sexual abuse material, the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern New York announced Feb. 12.
Mexican citizen sentenced to 27 years in prison after targeting more than 60 young girls in online sextortion scheme, following HSI St. Paul, joint partner investigation
According to court documents, between April 2022 and June 2023, Valentin Silva Quintana, 31, used social media apps, including Snapchat and Instagram, to threaten, sexually manipulate, and exploit more than 60 young girls primarily between 9 and 12 years old in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Zealand and elsewhere.
Know2Protect Campaign partners with NFL ahead of Super Bowl LIX to empower fans to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse
The campaign hosted an interactive booth at the NFL Experience to engage with attendees, raise awareness, and provide essential resources to help safeguard children in the digital world ahead of the Super Bowl.
Repeat offender gets 10-year sentence after ICE HSI Newark investigation
Jonathan Lattif, 46, of Jersey City, N.J., who was sentenced to 120 months in prison on February 6, 2025. Lattif previously pleaded guilty to an Information charging him with one count of possession of child pornography at the District of New Jersey in Newark.