FBI - New York

FBI New York joined field offices across the country in Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the to combat gang-related threats and enhance public safety. The operation coordinated with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to target the illegal flow of fi****ms and narcotics in our communities. The operation began on March 1 and ended on May 31.

FBI New York worked with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to conduct approximately:

🔹89 Arrests
🔹39 Joint Operations
🔹16 Indictments
🔹105 Weapons Recovered
🔹72 Drug Seizures (to include 1,110 grams of fentanyl and 127.5 grams of co***ne)

🔗Read the national press release at: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-announces-results-operation-spring-cleaning

Westchester Man Charged With Robbery Spree That Targeted Convenience Stores In Mount Vernon And New Rochelle

ADIC Barnacle: “Jabari Clarke allegedly committed gunpoint robberies threatening the safety of the general public and terrorizing innocent civilians. The FBI’s Westchester Safe Street’s Task Force continues to target gun violence plaguing our communities.”

(Announced with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York) Read more at: https://ow.ly/ZpAH50ZafGM

Yesterday, following an investigation by FBI New York and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Jose Saez, Jr., a pastor at Iglesia Cristiana Alumbrando El Camino church, was sentenced to 210 months in prison for s*xual exploitation of a child.

Anyone with information about s*xual exploitation by the defendant is asked to contact the FBI at tips.fbi.gov or (212) 384-1000.

Read more at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/long-island-pastor-sentenced-210-months-prison-s*xual-exploitation-child

MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Murder on Subway Platform in Queens

ADIC Barnacle: "MS-13 member Victor Lopez participated in the public ex*****on of a perceived rival with complete disregard for human life or innocent New Yorkers. May today's sentence reflect the FBI New York Safe Streets Task Force’s commitment to working with our federal and local partners to eliminate gang violence that plagues our communities with senseless crime and murder."

(Announced with HSI New York, the NYPD, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York) Read more at: https://ow.ly/8TiE50Z9yRF

FBI New York remembers Supervisory Special Agent Brian Lawrence Crews, who died on June 10, 2018 from an illness incurred as a result from his response to the 9/11 attacks in New York.

Read more about SSA Crews at: https://www.fbi.gov/history/wall-of-honor/brian-lawrence-crews

Former Taliban Commander Sentenced to 42 Years in Prison for Hostage Taking and Providing Material Support for Acts of Terrorism Resulting in Death

(Announced with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York) Read more at: https://ow.ly/AkQJ50Z9HZj

Following an investigation by FBI New York, the NYPD, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, Jason Khan was charged with s*x trafficking offenses after allegedly operating a website to lure and recruit victims to hotel rooms under the pretense of providing them with job opportunities as foot models before s*xually assaulting them.

If you have been victimized by Jason Khan, pictured below, or have any additional information about his alleged illegal behavior, please call the FBI at 212-384-2700, reach out to us at [email protected], or fill out this questionnaire: https://forms.fbi.gov/victims/seeking-victim-information-in-jason-khan-investigation/view

Read more at: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/jason-khan-owner-foot-fetish-company-charged-manhattan-federal-court-s*x-trafficking

ADIC Barnacle recently sat down to discuss the FBI New York Office’s posture for the upcoming summer events to include the FIFA World Cup, Sail250, Macy’s Fourth of July celebration, and the NBA Finals.

Read about the FBI’s commitment to staying ahead of the threat at: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/05/us/nyc-msg-security-nba-finals

Yesterday, FBI New York and U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced Hadrian Crichlow was sentenced to 210 months in prison for s*x trafficking a minor. "Hadrian Crichlow subjected a vulnerable child to unthinkable s*xual abuse and psychological torment, including repeatedly trafficking this minor victim for profit. May today’s lengthy sentence reflect the FBI’s dedication to holding accountable those who commit such vile actions that exploit children," stated FBI Assistant Director in Charge Barnacle.

Read more: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/defendant-sentenced-210-months-imprisonment-s*x-trafficking-minor-victim