Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported February 3, 2023)

Published on Friday, February 10, 2023

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

David Lainez (age 20)

Providence, RI

P1-2023-0448A

On February 3, 2023, the Providence County Grandy Jury returned an indictment charging David Lainez with one count of first-degree sexual assault and one count of simple assault.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on diverse dates between June 16, 2022, and September 12, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on February 22, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Luis Matos (age 23)

Boston, MA

P1-2023-0449A

On February 3, 2023, the Providence County Grandy Jury returned an indictment charging Luis Matos with one count of possession more than one kilogram of cocaine, and one count of possession with the intent to deliver cocaine.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on August 26, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on February 22, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Elijah Vazquez (age 18)

Providence, RI

P1-2023-0450A

On February 3, 2023, the Providence County Grandy Jury returned an indictment charging Elijah Vazquez with two counts of first-degree robbery and two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on November 5, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on February 22, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

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