On Monday, February 9, 2026, Detectives from the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police Special Services Section High Risk Victims Squad, made an onsite arrest in the area of Seaport Blvd and Thompson Pl., Boston after conducting an undercover operation in the Seaport area Boston. With the assistance of officers from District 6, Schineider Dave Macean, 23, of West Roxbury, was placed under arrest and charged with: Human Trafficking, Commercial Sex Acts, and Deriving Support from Prostitution. He will be arraigned in the South Boston District Court.
The Human Trafficking Unit continues to actively investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Human Trafficking Unit at 617-343-6533.
Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:
By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS
By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)
Online: Boston Police CrimeStoppers
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations anonymously.