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16 arrested for sex crimes, Boston police say

An additional 20 suspects were summonsed, and police will seek criminal complaints against them.

Boston Police Headquarters in Boston. Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe

By Ross Cristantiello

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Over the past two weeks, Boston police said they have arrested 16 people and summonsed 20 other suspects on various sex-related charges.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Boston police detectives with the Human Trafficking Unit, the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, members of the State Police High-Risk Victims Unit, and Lynn police.

Police will seek criminal complaints against the 20 other suspects for sex-related crimes.

The following people were arrested recently:

  • Shawn Hennessey, 45, of Dorchester, was charged with enticement of a child under 16, trafficking Methamphetamine and GHB, and possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy and Cialis. He will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
  • Swanand Koli, 38, of Boston, was charged with enticement of a child under 16 and sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Charlestown District Court.
  • Rahul Tiwari, 30, of Everett, was charged with enticement of a child under 16, sexual conduct for a fee, and attempted rape of a child. He will be arraigned in Charlestown District Court.
  • Jose Abad Santos, 44, of Auburn, New Hampshire, was charged with enticement of a child under 16, sexual conduct for a fee, attempted rape of a child, unlawful possession of a high capacity firearm, unlawful possession of high capacity feeding device, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of crystal methamphetamine. He will be arraigned in Charlestown District Court.
  • Matthew Nader, 30, of South Boston, was charged with enticement of a child under 16, sexual conduct for a fee, and attempted rape of a child. He will be arraigned in Charlestown District Court.
  • Rosevelt Alves, 42, of Stoughton, was charged with enticement of a child under 16, sexual conduct for a fee, and attempted rape of a child. He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
  • Dylan Crowley, 29, of Everett, was charged with enticement of a child under 16, sexual conduct for a fee, and attempted rape of a child. He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
  • Roberto Baez, 49, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee, possession of illegal drugs, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • George Dolo, 69, of Peabody, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • January Mkumbo, 44, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • Odige Theodule, 19, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • Xaviel Paredes, 30, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • Richard Sullivan, 35, of Quincy, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • Wilson Nolasco-Lopez, 25, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • David Dithomas, 62, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.
  • Michael Brady, 38, of Lynn, was charged with sexual conduct for a fee. He will be arraigned in Lynn District Court.

Ross Cristantiello

Staff Writer

Ross Cristantiello, a general assignment news reporter for Boston.com since 2022, covers local politics, crime, the environment, and more.

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