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Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury

Reported January 17, 2025

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

 

Malick Santos (age 26)

Providence, RI

P1-2025-0272AG

 

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Malick Santos with one count of first-degree robbery, two counts of assault with a device similar in appearance to a firearm, one count of possession of a stolen firearm, two counts of possession of large capacity magazines, three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, two counts of possession of a firearm while possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and two counts of assault of a police officer.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Providence on June 2, 2024, and June 13, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 22, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Julien Santiago (age 20)

Providence, RI

P1-2025-0273AG

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Julien Santiago with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy, one count of discharging a firearm when committing a crime of violence resulting in death, and one count of carrying a firearm without a license.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Providence on August 25, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 29, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Jalen Santiago (age 18)

Providence, RI

P1-2025-0273BG

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jalen Santiago with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy, one count of discharging a firearm when committing a crime of violence resulting in death, and one count of carrying a firearm without a license.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Providence on August 25, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 29, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Jose Diaz (age 20)

Pawtucket, RI

P1-2025-0273CG

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jose Diaz with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy, one count of discharging a firearm when committing a crime of violence resulting in death, and one count of carrying a firearm without a license.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Providence on August 25, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 29, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Dwayne Gibson (age 51)

Providence, RI

P1-2025-0274A

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Dwayne Gibson with one count of manslaughter.

The alleged act occurred in the City of Providence between the dates of August 24, 2024, and August 31, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on February 5, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Donald O’Brien (age 37)

Providence, RI

P1-2025-0275A

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Donald O’Brien with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Providence on November 24, 2023. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 29, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Kevin Gallagher (age 40)

Coventry, RI

P1-2025-0276A

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Kevin Gallagher with one count of driving under the influence resulting in death and one count of reckless driving resulting in death.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Providence on May 30, 2024. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on January 28, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Donovan Rivera Medina (age 30)

Woonsocket, RI

P1-2025-0277A

On January 17, 2025, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Donovan Rivera Medina with one count of possession of more than 1 kg of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.

The alleged acts occurred in the City of Woonsocket on October 17, 2024. The Rhode Island State Police conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on February 5, 2025, in Providence County Superior Court.

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