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Final Report of the Providence County Grand Jury
Reported October 24, 2024

 

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

 

 

Trista Thivierge (age 20)

Bristol, RI

P1-2024-3304A

 

On October 24, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Trista Thivierge with one count of child endangerment.

 

The alleged act occurred in the Town of Bristol on or about April 12, 2024. The Bristol Police Department conducted the investigation.

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on November 13, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

 

Jhonatan Cadima Huayta (age 21)

Cranston, RI

P1-2024-3305A

 

On October 24, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Jhonatan Cadima Huayta with one count of first-degree child molestation and one count of simple assault.

 

The alleged acts occurred in the Town of Johnston on or about January 25, 2024. The Johnston Police Department conducted the investigation.

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on November 13, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

Yohan Perez Chala (age 39)

Providence, RI

P1-2024-3306A

 

On October 24, 2024, the Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Yohan Perez Chala with one count of possession of more than one kilogram of a controlled substance (fentanyl) and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (fentanyl).

 

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

 

The defendant is scheduled to be arraigned on November 13, 2024, in Providence County Superior Court.

 

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