An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Walik Morrison (age 41)
Pawtucket, R.I.
P1-2022-1077A
On April 1, 2022, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Walik Morrison with one count of delivery of a controlled substance resulting in death, six counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (cocaine, fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, tramadol, xylazine, and marijuana), one count of possession of one ounce to one kilogram of a controlled substance (mixture of fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, tramadol, and xylazine), and one count of conspiracy to violate Rhode Island’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime between January 25, 2022, and February 15, 2022. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 6, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Andrew Hardy (age 55)
Johnston, R.I.
P1-2022-0962A
On March 30, 2022, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Andrew Hardy with one count of first-degree child molestation, three counts of second-degree child molestation, two counts of indecent solicitation of a minor, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited.
The alleged acts occurred in the town of Johnston on various dates between May 1, 2018, and July 11, 2019. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 20, 2022, in Providence County Superior Court.
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Interim Report of the Statewide Grand Jury
Reported March 23, 2022
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
George Santana (age 29)
New York, N.Y.
P1-2022-0945AG
On March 23, 2022, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging George Santana with four counts of first-degree robbery, four counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, two counts of first-degree carjacking, two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree carjacking, two counts of using a firearm while in commission of a crime of violence of first-degree robbery, two counts of carrying a revolver without a license, two counts of conspiracy to carry a revolver without a license, two counts of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of conspiracy to commit assault with a deadly weapon, one count of using a firearm while in commission of a crime of violence of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, and two counts of conspiracy to possess a stolen vehicle.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the conclusion of an investigation into a July 9, 2021 use of force incident involving the arrest of three juveniles on weapons and other charges, following a high speed pursuit with the Providence and Pawtucket Police Departments.
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On March 16, 2022, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Eva Lanoue with one count of first-degree arson, one count of third-degree arson, one count of insurance fraud, one count of obtaining money under false pretenses, and one count of giving a false document to an agent, employee or public official.
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An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Austin Davis (age 27)
Coventry, R.I.
K1-2022-0184A
On March 9, 2022, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Austin Davis with one count of first-degree sexual assault.
The alleged act occurred in the town of Coventry sometime on or about October 16, 2020. The Coventry Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on April 1, 2022 in Kent County Superior Court.
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Settlements with Teva and Allergan conclude Rhode Island’s principal opioid litigation, bringing the total of cash settlements up to nearly $190 million; Rhode Island to receive one million Naloxone sprays and additional treatment drugs free of charge over the next 10 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced settlements with drug manufacturers Teva and Allergan that will deliver $28.5 million in cash as well as one million life-saving Naloxone sprays to Rhode Island over the next 10 years, free of charge.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has filed lawsuits against four separate Providence landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found in a lead-poisoned child’s home.
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Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 10 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 between 2018 and 2019.
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