Providence man gets two life sentences for cafe murder

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — This week, a Providence man was sentenced to prison for the 2021 shooting death of another man at a restaurant in Providence. On Tuesday, Juan Rivera, 37, received two consecutive life sentences for the Saturday morning murder of Jorge Garcia, 38. On the morning of Sept. 25, 2021, a masked man … Read more

Two suspects in custody after teen stabbed, man intentionally struck and killed in Cranston

Leah Crowley and Elizabeth Turley 7 hours ago CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — One man is dead and a teen is seriously injured after an incident in Cranston early Friday morning. Cranston Police Maj. Todd Patalano said that just after 12:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a 15-year-old who had been stabbed in the … Read more

Providence man sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for murder at restaurant

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced to serve two consecutive life sentences for the murder of a 38-year-old at a restaurant in 2021. According to prosecutors, 37-year-old Juan Rivera of Providence was given life sentences for first-degree murder and discharging a firearm during the … Read more

Providence man found guilty of first-degree murder sentenced to consecutive life terms

Juan Rivera is seen in Providence Superior Court, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for first-degree murder back in 2021, according to the Attorney General. Juan Rivera, 37, was found guilty of one count of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, … Read more

Providence man found guilty in 2021 shooting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a Providence man was found guilty for the shooting and injuring of a 42-year-old in 2021. 42-year-old Alex “Bemba” Perez was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm resulting in permanent incapacity, … Read more

Providence man found guilty in shooting

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a Providence man was found guilty for the shooting and injuring of a 42-year-old in 2021. 42-year-old Alex “Bemba” Perez was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm resulting in permanent incapacity, … Read more