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Monday, September 14, 2026

HSI Charleston personnel recognized for outstanding contributions ... - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Newsroom

Left: U.S. Attorney Will Thompson (left) recognized HSI Special Agent Brian Morris for his work on a recent human trafficking investigation at the annual Crime Victims Assistance Awards Ceremony at the West Virginia State Capitol May 9. | Right: HSI Charleston personnel recognized for their work with Project Safe Childhood. From left: U.S. Attorney Will Thompson, WVSP Trooper Michelle Shaffer, HSI Criminal Analyst Chris Powell, Assistant United States Attorney Jennifer Herrald, Computer Forensic Analyst Fred Pickering, HSI Special Agent Terrance Taylor. HSI Forensic Interview Specialist Candice Cooper is not pictured.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of West Virginia recently recognized several members of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Charleston for their work in combating crime in West Virginia. The HSI Charleston special agents and support staff received recognition during two separate ceremonies in Charleston in May 2023.

HSI Charleston Special Agent Brian Morris was recognized at the annual Crime Victims Assistance Awards Ceremony May 9 at the West Virginia State Capitol Building for his human trafficking investigation into a former law enforcement officer who recently received convictions for sex trafficking and obstruction charges. Morris’ investigation resulted in the individual’s conviction and the identification and rescue of his victim.

Morris, who serves as a chairperson on the West Virginia Human Trafficking...



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