Reference image courtesy of Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) https://www.sakitta.org/On January 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Boston police officers arrested Demetrius Wilson, 57, on three outstanding warrants for charges including rape, assault and battery, intimidation of a witness, and unarmed robbery.
The warrants were issued by Suffolk Superior Court, Dorchester District Court, and Middlesex Superior Court. The arrest was made possible through the use of a Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit (SAECK) in the investigation, and detectives are continuing their investigation which may result in further charges.
The Boston Police Department encourages anyone with information about the case to contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, whether you have reported it to the police or not, and you prefer seeking confidential advice from a non-law enforcement agency, the Boston Police Department encourages you to contact the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) at 1 (800) 841-8371. BARCC offers free and confidential counseling, case management, legal, and medical advocacy services to survivors in the Greater Boston area.
