An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Martin Hughes (age 74)
West Warwick, R.I.
K1-2021-0587A
On October 4, 2021, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Martin Hughes with one count of domestic murder, and one count of using a firearm when committing a crime of violence resulting in death.
The alleged acts occurred in the town of West Warwick sometime on or about June 15, 2021. The West Warwick Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on October 22, 2021.
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