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Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported May 24, 2019)

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 found guilty in a court of law.

Pofinima Gweama (age 30) Pawtucket, RI P1/19-2612AG

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Pofinima Gweama with one count of murder, three counts of first-degree robbery, one count of conspiracy to commit robbery, three counts of discharging a firearm while in the commission of a crime of violence, one count of carrying a firearm without a license, and one count of possession of a firearm after having been convicted of a crime of violence.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on December 26, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 6, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

Alberto Moreno (age 29) Providence, RI P1/19-2613AG

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Alberto Moreno with two counts of first-degree robbery, two counts of kidnapping with intent to extort, two counts of assault with intent to rob, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of the use of a firearm while in the commission of a crime of violence, one count of possession of a firearm without a license, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on December 23, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 31, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

Yraida Urizar (age 38) Providence, RI P1/19-2614A

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Yraida Urizar with one count of first-degree robbery, one count of assault and battery, and one count of conspiracy to commit robbery.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on April 11, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 12, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

Milan Pagan (age 19) Providence, RI P1/19-2615A

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Milan Pagan with three counts of first-degree robbery and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on December 22, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 12, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

Joshua Beech (age 30) Pawtucket, RI P1/19-2616A

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Joshua Beech with one count of first-degree sexual assault and one count of second-degree sexual assault.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on February 16, 2019. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 12, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

Christopher Piloto (age 35) Central Falls, RI P1/19-2617A

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Christopher Piloto with two counts of first-degree child molestation, two counts of second-degree child molestation, and one count of assault.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Central Falls sometime between the January 1, 2015 and the June 30, 2015. The Central Falls Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 12, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

Rashiem Caldwell (age 42) Pawtucket, RI P1/19-2618A

On May 24, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Rashiem Caldwell with one count of domestic burglary, one count of domestic breaking and entering, one count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation, and one count of domestic simple assault.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on December 27, 2018. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 12, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

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