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Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury (Reported February 19,2019)

Please note: An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. The U.S. Constitution guarantees that a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until found guilty in a court of law.
Matthew Heal (age 45) Pawtucket, RI P1/19-0640AG

On February 19, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Matthew Heal with one count of possession of fentanyl (1 oz. to 1 kilo.); one count of possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver; one count of possession of acetyl fentanyl with intent to deliver; one count of possession of furanyl fentanyl with intent to deliver; one count of possession of heroin with intent to deliver; one count of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, one count of possession of clonazepam with intent to deliver; one count of possession of a firearm while in the possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver; and possession of a firearm after being previously convicted of a domestic offense.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Pawtucket sometime on November 29, 2018. The Pawtucket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 26, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.
Janiel DeCastro (age 19) Providence, RI P1/19-0641A

On February 19, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Janiel DeCastro with one count of first-degree robbery and one count of assault with a dangerous weapon.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence sometime on September 19, 2018. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on March 13, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.

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