Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported December 18, 2023)

Published on Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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

Sharita Watkins (age 29)

Pawtucket, RI

P1-2023-4043ADV

On December 18, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Sharita Watkins of domestic violence murder.

The alleged act occurred in the city of Pawtucket on or about September 23, 2023. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 10, 2024 in Providence County Superior Court.

John Souza (age 60)

Burrillville, RI

P1-2023-4044A

On December 18, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging John Souza with one count of first-degree child molestation, and four counts of second-degree child molestation.

The alleged act occurred in the town of Burrillville on diverse dates between July 1, 2022, and April 1, 2023. The Burrillville Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 10, 2024 in Providence County Superior Court.

Guy Williams (age 64)

Pawtucket, RI

P1-2023-4047A

On December 18, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Guy Williams of murder.

The alleged act occurred in the city of Pawtucket on or about June 5, 2023. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 10, 2024 in Providence County Superior Court.

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