Sex Crimes

Feb. 27, 2026

Malden Teacher And Basketball Coach Facing Sexual Assault Charges

Authorities say the longtime Linden STEAM Academy teacher and Malden High girls' varsity basketball coach was arrested and charged with rape and related offenses involving an 18-year-old acquaintance.

Feb. 26, 2026

FBI Warns of '764' Predators Exploiting Children Online

Violent networks target vulnerable youth across U.S. and New England, pressuring victims into self-harm and sexual abuse

Feb. 26, 2026

Man Charged with Felony Assault After Alleged Random Attacks Near Malden T Station

Ralph Fleuristil, 34, faces multiple charges after two women reported sexual assaults in the area.

Feb. 26, 2026

Malden Teacher Charged with Rape of High School Student

Authorities allege the teacher provided alcohol to and sexually assaulted an 18-year-old student.

Feb. 25, 2026

FBI Boston Warns of Surge in Violent Extremists Targeting Kids in New England

Investigators say the networks focus on befriending minors online before coercing them into escalating sexual and violent behavior.

Feb. 20, 2026

Man Arrested in Fenway on Child Rape, Human Trafficking Charges

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

Feb. 19, 2026

Diocese Adds Late Priest to List of Credibly Accused Clergy

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield has added another name to its list of priests accused of sexually abusing a child.

Feb. 18, 2026

Haverhill School Custodian Charged with Bathroom Voyeurism

Custodian accused of recording coworkers in women's restroom at school

Feb. 16, 2026

Court Rulings Dismiss Lawsuits Against Author Neil Gaiman

Judges say nanny's claims of sexual assault must be pursued in New Zealand, not the U.S.

Feb. 12, 2026

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.

Feb. 12, 2026

Giants Co-Owner Tisch Faces Scrutiny Over Epstein Ties

New reports contradict Tisch's claims of "brief association" with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb. 10, 2026

West Roxbury Man Charged with Human Trafficking in Boston

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

Feb. 10, 2026

Man arrested after months-long investigation in Malden

Malachi Scott, 29, of Waltham taken into custody for series of related incidents

Feb. 10, 2026

Boston Man Charged in String of 'Lewd' Incidents in Waltham and Malden

Malachi Scott, 29, was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to residents in the two cities.

Feb. 7, 2026

Sexual Predator's Sentence Extended After Solicitor General Intervention

Scott Chapman's prison term increased by nearly 2.5 years for sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl

Feb. 7, 2026

Epstein Files Reveal Connections, Not Crimes

Trove of documents fails to uncover child sex ring, only shows wealthy associates