Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported August 11, 2023)

Published on Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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

Matthew Dufresne (age 34)

Pawtucket, RI

P1-2023-2738AG

On August 11, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Matthew Dufresne with one count of murder, one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a crime of violence, and one count of possession of fentanyl and/or xylazine (10g or less).

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket on or about March 11, 2023. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on August 16, 2023 in Providence County Superior Court.

Robert Hill (age 76)

Warren, RI

P1-2023-2739A

On August 11, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Robert Hill with one count of murder.

The alleged act occurred in the city of Warren on or about April 27, 2023. The Warren Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on August 30, 2023 in Providence County Superior Court.

Jonathan Rivera (age 35)

Smithfield, RI

P1-2023-2740A

On August 11, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jonathan Rivera with one count of first-degree robbery.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Smithfield on or about April 8, 2023. The Smithfield Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on August 30, 2023 in Providence County Superior Court.

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