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.
Dennis Willis (age 52) Woonsocket, RI P1/19-6088A
On November 26, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Dennis Willis with one count of first-degree robbery.
The alleged act occurred in the town of Cumberland sometime on September 6, 2019. The Cumberland Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on December 18, 2019 in Providence County Superior Court.
Joel Francisco (age 41) Pawtucket, RI P1/19-6089A
On November 26, 2019, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Joel Francisco with one count of murder.
The alleged act occurred in the city of Providence sometime on October 2, 2019. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant will be arraigned in Providence County Superior Court on a later date.
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