West Roxbury Man Charged with Human Trafficking in Boston

Schineider Dave Macean, 23, arrested in Seaport area undercover operation

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 23-year-old West Roxbury man named Schineider Dave Macean was arrested on human trafficking, commercial sex acts, and deriving support from prostitution charges following an undercover operation conducted by the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit and Massachusetts State Police in the Seaport area of Boston.

Why it matters

Human trafficking is a serious crime that exploits vulnerable individuals, often involving the forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation of victims. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat this issue in the Boston area.

The details

Detectives from the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit conducted the undercover operation in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police Special Services Section High Risk Victims Squad. Officers from District 6 assisted with Macean's arrest in the area of Seaport Boulevard and Thompson Place around midday on February 9th.

  • Macean was arrested on February 9, 2026.
  • He is scheduled to be arraigned in South Boston District Court.

The players

Schineider Dave Macean

A 23-year-old man from West Roxbury who was arrested on human trafficking, commercial sex acts, and deriving support from prostitution charges.

Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit

The unit that conducted the undercover operation leading to Macean's arrest.

Massachusetts State Police Special Services Section High Risk Victims Squad

The state police unit that assisted the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit in the undercover operation.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Macean's bail at his scheduled arraignment in South Boston District Court.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by Boston law enforcement to combat human trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. It serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with authorities to address this serious criminal activity.