Coventry Man Charged With 7 Child Molestation Counts

COVENTRY, RI — A Coventry man was indicted on seven counts of child molestation, Coventry police said Wednesday.

A state grand jury returned the indictment charging David Ouellette, 63, on July 17.

According to police, the molestations occurred in Coventry between May 1998 and September 2002. A special victims unit investigation led to Ouellette's arrest, which also happened on July 17, police said.

Ouellette was ordered held without bail and is being detained at the Rhode Island Correctional Institution (ACI) in Cranston. He is scheduled to return to Kent County Superior Court on Aug. 13.

Following the investigation, Coventry police said they believe there may be additional victims.

"These types of crimes often go unreported at the time of the incident; however, that does not preclude them from being reported now, as there is no statute of limitations for crimes of this severity," Police Capt. Ryan DeSisto said.

If you or someone you know was affected by Ouellette, Coventry police urge you to come forward and speak with the special victims unit by calling 401-825-6341 or emailing ppacheco@coventrypd.org.

"We understand that this is a sensitive and difficult matter, and we assure you that all reports will be handled with the utmost care," DeSisto said. "Our priority is to support and protect victims while ensuring a thorough and fair investigation."

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