Fugitive Unit Arrests Rape Suspect in East Boston | 2026

Jose Renderos, 66, of East Boston, was arrested Thursday morning, February 12, 2026, following a joint operation by the Boston Police Fugitive Unit, Massachusetts State Police, and U.S. Marshals. The arrest took place at approximately 7:25 AM in the vicinity of 74 White Street, according to a statement released by the Boston Police Department.

Renderos is facing extradition to California, where he is wanted by the Los Angeles Police Department on a full extradition warrant for Sexual Assault. He is also subject to a separate warrant issued in East Boston for being a Fugitive of Justice. Authorities did not disclose details regarding the alleged assault or how long Renderos had been residing in Massachusetts, according to reporting by The Boston Globe.

The Boston Police Department announced the arrest on social media. Newsdirectory3.com reported that Renderos is expected to be arraigned in East Boston District Court, after which extradition proceedings to California will begin. Details regarding the arraignment date were not immediately available.

WCVB reported that Renderos works as a private trainer for NBA athletes. It remains unclear whether Renderos has retained legal counsel. The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet commented on the case, according to The Boston Globe.