Man Wanted for Rape in LA Arrested in East Boston

Jose Renderos, 66, was found hiding out in East Boston by local and state police along with U.S. Marshals.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Authorities arrested Jose Renderos, 66, in East Boston on Thursday morning. Renderos was wanted on a full extradition warrant issued by the Los Angeles Police Department in California for sexual assault. He was also wanted on a local fugitive from justice warrant.

Why it matters

This arrest highlights the cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects wanted for serious crimes across state lines. It also demonstrates the ongoing efforts to track down and bring to justice individuals who have evaded law enforcement.

The details

Renderos was arrested a little before 7:30 AM on Thursday on the first block of White Street in East Boston. He will be arraigned at municipal court in East Boston.

  • Renderos was arrested on Thursday, February 12, 2026 around 7:30 AM.

The players

Jose Renderos

A 66-year-old man wanted on a full extradition warrant issued by the Los Angeles Police Department in California for sexual assault, as well as a local fugitive from justice warrant.

Los Angeles Police Department

The law enforcement agency in Los Angeles, California that issued the extradition warrant for Renderos' arrest.

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The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing collaboration between law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal level to apprehend suspects wanted for serious crimes, even across state lines. It highlights the persistence of authorities in tracking down and bringing to justice individuals who have evaded law enforcement.