Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury

Published on Friday, April 28, 2023

Reported April 26, 2023

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

Michael Garcia (age: 31)

Pawtucket, RI

P1-2023-1513AG

On April 26, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Michael Garcia with two counts of first-degree robbery, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of using a firearm while committing a crime of violence, one count of carrying a pistol without a license, one count of possession of a stolen firearm, one count of possession of a firearm with a prior record of a crime of violence, and one count of discharging a firearm in a compact area.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket between January 24, 2023, and January 27, 2023. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 3, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Isabel Alcantara (age: 29)

Providence, RI

P1-2023-1514A

On April 26, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Isabel Alcantara with two counts of possession with intent to deliver controlled substances and two counts of possession of controlled substances.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on October 25, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 17, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Luis Colon Mercado (age: 29)

Central Falls, RI

P1-2023-1515AG

On April 26, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Luis Colon Mercado with two counts of possession with intent to deliver cocaine and marijuana, one count of possession of over 1 kg of cocaine, one count of possession of a firearm while possessing a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, and one count of common nuisance.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Central Falls sometime on January 26, 2023. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on May 3, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

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