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Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported 08/24/18)

Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Howard Smith (age 37) 248 Putnam Pike Johnston, RI P1-2018-2487A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Howard Smith with two counts of first degree robbery.

It is alleged that on or about March 17, 2018 and again on May 25, 2018, Smith robbed the Speedway on Putnam Pike in Smithfield.

The Smithfield Police conducted the investigation. Smith is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence Count Superior Court on September 5, 2018.

Calin Otis (age 33) 69 Federal Street Providence, RI P1-2018-2488A
Bill Mazzariello (age 37) 85 Bridges Street Providence, RI P1-2018-2488B

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Calin Otis and Bill Mazzariello each with one count of first degree robbery and one count of conspiracy.

It is alleged that on or about February 16, 2018, Otis and Mazzariello conspired to commit robbery and did an individual.

The alleged incident took place in Providence and the Providence Police conducted the investigation. Otis and Mazzariello are scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on September 12, 2018.

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