Today, the Boston Police Department announced the arrest of a Roxbury man facing multiple charges related to the indecent assault of a minor.
At approximately 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2026, officers assigned to the Boston Police Fugitive Unit arrested Fausto Abreu, 60, of Roxbury. Officers located Abreu in the area of 100 Warren Street in Roxbury, where he was taken into custody without incident.
At the time of his arrest, officers were aware that Abreu had active warrants for three counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14.
According to investigators, the suspect was hired through a social media post to drive a child to and from school. This arrangement had been ongoing since September of 2025. It was determined that during this time period, the suspect indecently assaulted the victim.
The Boston Police Department is actively reviewing this case to determine if there may be additional victims. Anyone with further information regarding this individual is urged to contact the Boston Police Crimes Against Children Unit at (617) 343-6183.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously may do so through the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Program by calling 1 (800) 494-TIPS, by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or by visiting the Boston Police CrimeStoppers website. Photos and videos related to this investigation may also be submitted anonymously. The Boston Police Department is committed to protecting the identities of all individuals who assist in investigations.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, support is available. Please contact the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) 24/7 hotline at 1 (800) 841-8371 for free, confidential counseling and advocacy.