Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported May 26, 2023)

Published on Tuesday, June 06, 2023

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

Mayobanex Martinez (age 23)

Providence, RI

P1-2023-1844AG

On May 26, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Mayobanex Martinez with one count of first-degree murder, one count of discharging a firearm while in the commission of a crime of violence resulting in death, one count of felony assault and/or battery, one count of discharging a firearm while in the commission of a crime of violence resulting in injury, and one count of carrying a pistol without a license.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on or about December 19, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 7, 2023 in Providence County Superior Court.

Biron Chalas-Lopez (age 19)

East Providence, RI

P1-2023-1845A

On May 26, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Biron Chalas-Lopez with one count of first-degree robbery.

The alleged act occurred in the city of Providence on or about June 15, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 14, 2023 in Providence County Superior Court.

Joseph Moten (age 48)

P1-2023-1846ADV

On May 26, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Joseph Moten with one count of domestic first-degree sexual assault, one count of domestic strangulation, one count of domestic simple assault, and one count of domestic disorderly conduct.

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

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on June 14, 2023 in Providence County Superior Court.