An indictment information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Demitri Sousa (age 28)
Seekonk, MA
P1-2026-1759AG
On April 28, 2026, the Providence Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Demitri Sousa with one count of murder, one count of discharging a firearm while 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 Cranston on February 26, 2026.
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment on May 6, 2026, in Providence County Superior Court.
Elizabeth Durand (age 41)
Central Falls, RI
P1-2026-1814A
On April 28, 2026, the Providence Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Elizabeth Durand with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, one count of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The alleged acts occurred in the City of Central Falls on October 26, 2025. Central Falls Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment on May 20, 2026, in Providence County Superior Court.
Joshua Brunelle (age 35)
Central Falls, RI
P1-2026-1814B
On April 28, 2026, the Providence Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Joshua Brunelle with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, one count of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The alleged acts occurred in the City of Central Falls on October 26, 2025. Central Falls Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment on May 20, 2026, in Providence County Superior Court.
Brittney Terpening (age 34)
Central Falls, RI
P1-2026-1814C
On April 28, 2026, the Providence Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Brittney Terpening with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, one count of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The alleged acts occurred in the City of Central Falls on October 26, 2025. Central Falls Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment on May 20, 2026, in Providence County Superior Court.
Andrew Cornell (age 29)
Central Falls, RI
P1-2026-1814D
On April 28, 2026, the Providence Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Andrew Cornell with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, one count of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The alleged acts occurred in the City of Central Falls on October 26, 2025. Central Falls Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment on May 20, 2026, in Providence County Superior Court.
Stephanie Bletzer (age 37)
Central Falls, RI
P1-2026-1814E
On April 28, 2026, the Providence Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Stephanie Bletzer with one count of first-degree murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, one count of kidnapping, and one count of conspiracy to commit kidnapping.
The alleged acts occurred in the City of Central Falls on October 26, 2025. Central Falls Police Department conducted the investigation.
The defendant is scheduled for arraignment on May 20, 2026, in Providence County Superior Court.