Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported July 8, 2022)

Published on Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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

Derek Sheppard (age 36)

Providence, RI

P1-2022-2480AG

On July 8, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Derek Sheppard with one count of murder, one count of discharging a firearm while in the commission of a crime of violence, one count of simple assault, and one count of possession of a pistol without a license.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on February 9, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 13, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

Cameron Spangler (age 21)

Providence, RI

P1-2022-2481A

On July 8, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Cameron Spangler with three counts of first-degree child molestation and two counts of second-degree child molestation.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of East Providence on diverse dates between October 20, 2015, and December 30, 2020. The East Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 27, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

Edgar Villareal (age 33)

Pawtucket, RI

P1-2022-2482A

On July 8, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Edgar Villareal with four counts of first-degree child molestation, four counts of second-degree child molestation, and two counts of simple assault.

The alleged acts occurred in the cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls on diverse dates between September 15, 2014, and January 28, 2022. The Pawtucket and Central Falls Police Departments conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 27, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

Tony Acevedo (age 29)

Providence, RI

P1-2022-2483A

On July 8, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Tony Acevedo with one count of possession of more than one kilogram of cocaine, two counts of conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on April 5, 2022. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 27, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

Ricardo Quezada (age 43)

Providence, RI

P1-2022-2483B

On July 8, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ricardo Quezada with one count of possession of more than one kilogram of cocaine, two counts of conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on April 5, 2022. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 27, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

Abimael Torres (age 44)

Providence, RI

P1-2022-2483C

On July 8, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Abimael Torres with one count of possession of more than one kilogram of cocaine, two counts of conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act, and one count of possession with intent to deliver cocaine.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on April 5, 2022. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 27, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.

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