At about 6:45 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026, members of the Human Trafficking Unit conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Ted Petit Frere, 23, of Hyde Park in the area of 66 West Street, Hyde Park. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued out of West Roxbury District Court for the following charges:
- Enticement for sex, “child” under 16
- Electronic enticement for sex, actual child under 18
- Statutory rape
- Pose/exhibit, child in a sexual act
- Trafficking of person under 18 for sexual servitude.
About 7:20 PM, on Monday, July 27, 2026, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) and the Human Trafficking Unit arrested Sebastien Francois, 27, of Dorchester, in the area of 23 District Avenue, Dorchester. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was wanted on a warrant issued out of Dorchester District Court for:
- Assault and battery
- Aggravated statutory rape of a child
- Sell/deliver, liquor to a person under 21
- Pose/exhibit, child in a sexual act
- Trafficking of person under 18 for sexual services
- Entice a child under 16
- Electronic enticement of child for human trafficking.
The Boston Police Department remains committed to identifying and rescuing victims of trafficking and holding offenders accountable. 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.