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Interim Report of the Providence County Grand Jury

Reported August 25, 2023

 

Longino Rosario (age 35)

Providence, RI

P1-2023-2871A

On August 25, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Longino Rosario with three counts of first-degree child molestation, and five counts of second-degree child molestation.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence between the dates of August 1, 2021, and September 29, 2022. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on September 20, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Thadious Parker (age 37)

Lincoln, RI

P1-2023-2872A

On August 25, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Thadious Parker with one count of first-degree child molestation and one count of simple assault.

The alleged acts occurred in city of Woonsocket between the dates of May 20, 2013, and May 20, 2015. The Woonsocket Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on September 20, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Dezmond Choquette (age 22)

Johnston, RI

P1-2023-2873A

On August 25, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Dezmond Choquette with two counts of first-degree child molestation and three counts of second-degree child molestation.

The alleged acts occurred in city of Johnston between the dates of June 25, 2015, and January 24, 2023. The Johnston Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on September 20, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

Marlys Ventura (age 49)

Providence, RI

P1-2023-2874A

On August 25, 2023, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Marlys Ventura with one count of first-degree child molestation, one count of second-degree child molestation, one count of assault with intent to commit sexual assault, and one count of indecent solicitation of a minor.

The alleged acts occurred in the city of Providence between the dates of February 3, 2013, and May 3, 2023. The Providence Police Department conducted the investigation.

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on September 20, 2023, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

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