East Providence Man Facing Child Molestation Charges

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — An East Providence man was arrested Monday after police said he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old.

Steven Silva, 52, was charged with one count of first-degree child molestation and two counts of second-degree child molestation.

In July 2022, East Providence Police said they spoke with Silva's victim. Police said the victim told officers they were sexually assaulted by Silva several years ago, when they were 13 year sold.

Over the next several months, the incident was investigated by Det. Michael Spremulli from the Special Victims Unit. Spremulli provided the evidence to the Attorney General’s Office, where it was then presented to the grand jury. The grand jury returned an indictment based on the outcome of the investigation and the provided testimonies.

Police said any other potential victims should contact the East Providence Police Department’s Detective Division.

Silva was arraigned in Superior Court and ordered held without bail until his next court date.