Investigation Into Commercial Sexual Exploitation Leads to the Arrests of Two Suspects in Charlestown
On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Detectives from the Boston Police Human Trafficking Unit in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police Special Services Section High Risk Victims Squad, working an investigation into commercial sexual exploitation, made an onsite arrest in the Chelsea Street area of Charlestown after conducting an undercover operation. With the assistance of officers from District 15, Alexander Eugenio Villar, 33, of Danvers and Randy Rosa, 37, of Lynn, were placed under arrest and charged with: Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitudes, and Deriving Support from Prostitution. Both will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court, Charlestown Division.
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.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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