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.
Miguel Dejesus (age 26) 146 Mauran Ave., 2nd East Providence, RI P1-2016-2439AG
The Providence County Grand Jury reported out and indictment charging Miguel Dejesus with three counts of first degree robbery, two counts of assault with intent to rob, one count of fourth degree arson, three counts of vandalism, one count of simple assault, and two counts of using a firearm while committing a crime of violence.
It is alleged that on or about May 12, 2016 and May 13, 2016, Dejesus robbed three individuals at gun point, assaulted two other individuals with the intent to rob them at gun point, set fire to a motor vehicle, vandalized two motor vehicles and vandalized the Pierce Field basketball court. It is further alleged that on or about May 16, 2016, Dejesus assaulted another individual.
The alleged incidents took place in East Providence. The East Providence Police conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court before Justice Robert D. Krause on August 25, 2016.
Walter Penafiel (age 27) 232 Carlton St., 2nd Providence, RI P1-2016-2440A
The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Walter Penafiel with four counts of first degree child molestation. It is alleged that on diverse dates between July 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014, Penafiel molested an individual 14 years of age or under. The alleged molestation took place in Providence.
The Providence Police conducted the investigation. The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on September 7, 2016.
Stephen Peters (age 44) 54 Addison St. Brockton, MA P1-2016-2441A
Dearery Washington (age 18) 386 Smith St. Providence, RI P1-2016-2441B
The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Stephen Peters and Dearery Washington each with one count of first degree robbery and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery. It is alleged that on or about May 21, 2016, Peters and Washington conspired to and did rob an individual. The alleged incident took place in Providence.
The Providence Police conducted the investigation. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on September 7, 2016.
Jamal Mansaray (age 27) 1014 Atwells Ave. Providence, RI P1-2016-2442A
Kyle Cooper (age 21) 432 Union Ave. Cranston, RI P1-2016-2442B
The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Jamal Mansaray and Kyle Cooper each with two counts of first degree robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery. It is alleged that on or about February 2, 2016, Mansaray and Cooper conspired to and did rob an individual. Additionally, it is also alleged that on or about February 5, 2016, Mansaray and Cooper conspired to and did rob another individual.
The alleged incident took place in Providence. The Providence Police conducted the investigation. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on September 7, 2016.