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Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported April 26, 2017)

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.

Akilah Nelson (age 24) 34 Crossman Street Central Falls, RI P1-2017-1112A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Akilah Nelson with one count of first degree child molestation. It is alleged that on or about the September 3, 2016, Nelson molested a person 14 years of age or under.

The alleged incident took place in Central Falls and the Central Falls Police conducted the investigation. Nelson is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on May 17, 2017.

Alfredo Rivera (age 46) 32 Northeast Street Woonsocket, RI P1-2017-1113A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Alfredo Rivera with one count of first degree child molestation. It is alleged that on or about October 8, 2016, Rivera molested a person 14 years or age or under.

The alleged incident took place in Woonsocket and the Woonsocket Police conducted the investigation. Rivera is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on May 17, 2017.

Devin Pfefferle (age 20) 584 Smithfield Avenue Pawtucket, RI P1-2017-1114A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Devin Pfefferle with one count of first degree child molestation and two counts of second degree child molestation. It is alleged that on diverse dates between October 1, 2014 and November 30, 2014, Pfefferle molested a person 14 years of age or under.

The alleged incidents took place in Woonsocket and the Woonsocket Police conducted the investigation. Pfefferle is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on May 17, 2017.

Elizabeth Prest (age 23) 103 Pond Street West Warwick, RI P1-2017-1115A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Elizabeth Prest with first degree robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, assault with a dangerous weapon in a dwelling, breaking and entering, larceny under $1,500, and obtaining money under false pretenses under $1,500.

It is alleged that on or about January 12, 2017, Prest conspired with another individual to commit robbery. It is further alleged that Prest broke into a residence in Pawtucket, assaulted a male occupant with a knife and stole his 2000 Chevrolet Blazer. It is further alleged Prest obtained money under false pretenses from another individual.

The alleged incidents took place in Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Police conducted the investigation. Prest is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on May 17, 2017.

Ebrima Jatta (age 19) 564 Douglas Avenue Providence, RI P1-2017-1116A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Ebrima Jatta with first degree robbery and conspiracy. It is alleged that on or about December 13, 2016, Jatta conspired with another individual to commit robbery and did rob an individual.

The alleged incident took place in Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Police conducted the investigation. Jatta is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on May 17, 2017.

Heather Peloquin (age 18) 686 Diamond Hill Road Woonsocket, RI P1-2017-1117A

The Providence County Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging Heather Peloquin with first degree robbery, conspiracy, and assault with a dangerous weapon. It is alleged that on or about January 28, 2017, Peloquin conspired with three unnamed juvenile co-conspirators to rob an individual. It is further alleged that Peloquin robbed a person at knifepoint.

The alleged incident took place in Woonsocket and the Woonsocket Police conducted the investigation. Peloquin is scheduled to be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on May 17, 2017.

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