Man Arrested in Fenway on Child Rape, Human Trafficking Charges

Talik Rashaun Garcia, 36, faces multiple charges after police search of his Boston apartment.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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A 36-year-old Boston man named Talik Rashaun Garcia was arrested and charged with child rape, human trafficking, and other related offenses after police executed a search warrant at his Fenway apartment. The charges stem from an investigation into child exploitation and human trafficking conducted by the Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victims Squad.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat child exploitation and human trafficking, which remain serious problems in many communities. The charges against Garcia are particularly disturbing given the alleged involvement of a minor victim.

The details

According to police, Garcia was arrested "as a result of the evidence obtained during this investigation." He was arraigned in Boston Municipal Court and charged with rape and abuse of a child, trafficking of persons for sexual servitude under the age of 18, and several charges related to the possession and dissemination of child pornography. Garcia pleaded not guilty to all charges and was released on $5,000 cash bail with conditions that he stay away from and have no contact with the alleged victim and cannot be alone with any children except his own.

  • Garcia was arrested on Friday, February 17, 2026.
  • Garcia was arraigned in court on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Talik Rashaun Garcia

A 36-year-old Boston resident who was arrested and charged with child rape, human trafficking, and related offenses.

Boston Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrest of Garcia.

Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victims Squad

The state police unit that contributed to the investigation and arrest of Garcia.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide at a future hearing whether to allow Garcia to remain free on bail or to revoke his bail and remand him into custody while the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the serious problems of child exploitation and human trafficking in communities. It also raises questions about bail reform and the balance between protecting public safety and respecting due process rights of the accused.