Providence Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Child Several Times

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was sentenced to 25 years in state prison after prosecutors proved he repeatedly molested a child, Attorney General Peter Neronha said Tuesday.

Kevin Frias, 42, was sentenced Thursday and also must serve 50 years of probation, register as a sex offender, attend sex offender counseling, and be subject to lifetime GPS monitoring. On Oct. 7, 2024, a jury found Frias guilty of two counts of first-degree child molestation and three counts of second-degree child molestation.

"This defendant received a significant sentence for his crimes because this victim came forward and told her story, exhibiting extraordinary bravery in the process," Neronha said. "Fostering a supportive environment for victims is paramount to keeping our community safe [from] perpetrators of sexual violence. My thanks to the Providence Police Department for their partnership on this difficult case."

During the trial, prosecutors proved Frias sexually assaulted a girl under the age of 14 several times between 2013 and 2018. Prosecutors said Frias knew the victim, and sexual assaults happened at his home in Providence.

"I am grateful for the hard work of the Providence Police Department and our partnership with the Attorney General’s Office, which allowed us to bring this defendant to justice," Providence Police Col. Oscar Perez said. "I commend the victim for her courage in this case, resulting in a sentence that leaves our community safer."

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