Eighth Gang Rape Suspect in Providence Turns Himself In
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
The eighth suspect in a gang rape in Providence has turned himself in.
Police confirmed that Carlos Vasquez turned himself in on Tuesday, after being wanted by law enforcement.
As GoLocal reported on September 2:
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTSeven individuals connected to a gang rape in Providence are in police custody.
According to police, the crime occurred in December — and video was taken.
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The victim was 16 years old and the rape took place at a house on Glenham Street in South Providence, just a block away from the Mattie Smith park, named after the long-time Speaker of the House.
Names and ages of defendants:
Keith Erving Colon, age 24 of Providence
Jose Vargas, age 18 of Providence
Carlos Chacon, age 19 of Providence
Malcolm Baptista, age 18 of Providence
Richard Tarell Chester, age 19 of Seekonk
Luis A. Cabrera, age 18 of Providence
Luis Luna, age 19 of Providence
