State of Rhode Island Office of Attorney General

07/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/03/2024 08:16

Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported June 28, 2024)

Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported June 28, 2024)

Published on Wednesday, July 03, 2024

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

Aja Lovett (age 34)

Providence, Rhode Island

P1-2024-2130A

On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Aja Lovett with one count of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on a date between December 20, 2023, and January 13, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 17, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

Dusti Turner (age 35)

P1-2024-2130B

On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Dusti Turner with one count of murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on a date between December 20, 2023, and January 13, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 17, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

Aneurys Javier Santana (age 32)

Providence, Rhode Island

P1-2024-2131A

On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Aneurys Javier Santana with one count of possession of more than a kilogram of cocaine, one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and two counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on February 27, 2024. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 17, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

Derian Moreno Herrera (age 26)

Irvington, New Jersey

P1-2024-2131B

On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Derian Moreno Herrera with one count of possession of more than a kilogram of cocaine, one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and two counts of conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substances Act.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence on February 27, 2024. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 17, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

Ariel Acosta (age 32)

Providence, Rhode Island

P1-2024-2132A

On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ariel Acosta with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

The alleged act occurred in the city of Providence on December 31, 2023. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 17, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

Felix Oquendo (age 30)

Providence, Rhode Island

P1-2024-2134A

On June 28, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Felix Oquendo with one count of obstructing the judicial system.

The alleged act occurred in the city of Providence between December 31, 2023, and January 13, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on July 17, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

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