Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury

Reported March 22, 2022

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

 

Juan Rivera (age 34)

Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-0825AG

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Juan Rivera with one count of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, one count of discharging a firearm while in commission of a crime of violence resulting in death, one count of possessing a firearm after convicted of a crime of violence, one count of possession of a pistol without a license, and one count of felony assault with a deadly weapon. The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on or about September 25, 2021. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Miguel Jimenez Cruz (age 26)

Cranston, R.I.

P1-2022-0826AG

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Miguel Jimenez Cruz with two counts of possession of over one kilogram of fentanyl, one count of possession of over one kilogram of heroin, one count of possession of over one kilogram of cocaine, six counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, two counts of conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act, and one count of possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance. The alleged acts occurred in the State of Rhode Island sometime on or about December 22, 2021. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Angel Camilo (age 21)

Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-0826BG

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Angel Camilo with two counts of possession of over one kilogram of fentanyl, one count of possession of over one kilogram of heroin, one count of possession of over one kilogram of cocaine, six counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, two counts of conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act, one count of possession of a ghost gun, and one count of possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance. The alleged acts occurred in the State of Rhode Island sometime on or about December 22, 2021. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Luz Jimenez Regalado (age 25)

Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-0826CG

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Luz Jimenez Regalado with two counts of possession of over one kilogram of fentanyl, one count of possession of over one kilogram of heroin, one count of possession of over one kilogram of cocaine, six counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and one count of conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act. The alleged acts occurred in the State of Rhode Island sometime on or about December 22, 2021. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Michael Murray (age 31)

Cumberland, R.I.

P1-2022-0827AG

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Michael Murray with one count of possession of over five kilograms of marijuana, two counts of conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act, one count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, one count of possession of a pistol without a license, and one count of using a firearm while in commission of a crime of violence. The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on or about December 20, 2021. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Shirley Desjarlais (age 30)

Foster, R.I.

P1-2022-0827BG

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Shirley Desjarlais with one count of possession of over five kilograms of marijuana, two counts of conspiracy to violate the controlled substances act, and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on or about December 20, 2021. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 30, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

David Ramires Lopes (age 47)

Providence, R.I.

P1-2022-0828ADV

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging David Ramires Lopes with one count of first-degree child molestation, two counts of second-degree child molestation, one count of domestic strangulation, two counts of simple domestic assault, and two counts of simple assault. The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on various days and dates between June 1, 2021, and October 22, 2021. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 13, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Alfonso Fraga (age 36)

Johnston, R.I.

P1-2022-0829A

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Alfonso Fraga with one count of possession of over five kilograms of marijuana, and one count of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. The alleged acts occurred in the city of Cranston sometime on or about November 30, 2021. The Cranston Police Department conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 13, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Ja’riah Holland (age 18)

Pawtucket, R.I.

P1-2022-0830A

 

On March 22, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ja’riah Holland with one count of first-degree robbery, one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, and one count of possession of a stolen vehicle. The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket on various days and dates between January 12, 2022, and January 14, 2022. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 13, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

 

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