Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury

Reported April 14, 2022

 

An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

 

 

Trequan Baker (age 29)

Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-1236AG

 

On April 14, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Trequan Baker with one count of murder, one count of discharging a firearm while in commission of a crime of violence resulting in death, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm while in commission of a crime of violence resulting in permanent incapacity, one count of carrying a firearm without a license, and one count of conspiracy to carry a firearm without a license.

 

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on January 24, 2022. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 27, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Jose Abreu (age 50)

Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-1237A

 

On April 14, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jose Abreu with one count of first-degree child molestation and one count of second-degree child molestation.

 

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on diverse dates between December 20, 2010, and December 20, 2012. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Robert Richardson (age 19)

North Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-1238A

 

On April 14, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Robert Richardson with one count of first-degree sexual assault and one count of second-degree sexual assault.

 

The alleged acts occurred in the town of North Providence on diverse dates between June 8, and June 15, 2021. The North Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Jacob Charest (age 18)

Woonsocket, R.I.

P1-2022-1240B

 

On April 14, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jacob Charest with one count of first-degree robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.

 

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Woonsocket sometime on October 5, 2021. The Woonsocket Police Department conducted the investigation.

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 4, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.