21 Arrests Made In Rhode Island State Police 'Operation Heat'

Nearly two dozen people were arrested over the course of a large Rhode Island State Police investigation nicknamed "Operation Heat." Over the course of the long-term criminal investigation, four guns, 13 vehicles, more than $48,000 and assorted illegal drugs were confiscated.

Colonel James Manni announced the arrests on Friday morning. The operation was a joint effort between several agencies including the State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, Attorney General Peter Neronha's office, the Department of Homeland Security, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Providence Police Department.

The arrests were connected to a pair of shootings in Providence earlier this summer as well as other crimes, state police said.

The first shooting happened on May 20 at Club Seven on Spruce Street. Two people were injured, suffering non-life-threatening injuries. The second happened a little less than a month later on June 16 outside the El Patio nightclub on Public Street, injuring one person.

Janssye Toucet, age 32, of Bicentennial Way in North Providence, is accused of organizing and orchestrating the two shootings, as well as possessing, transporting and using illegal guns and distributing illegal drugs. He was charged with the following.

• Two counts of conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of discharge of firearm resulting in Injury
• Two counts of possession of a pistol without a license
• Possession of a firearm after a conviction for a crime of violence
• Two counts of using a firearm while committing a crime of violence
• Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
• Three counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver-Fentanyl
• Three Counts of possession of a controlled substance 1 ounce to 1 kilo-Fentanyl
• Controlled substance conspiracy

During the investigation, police obtained 45 court-authorized search warrants for vehicles, houses and electronics, leading to the seizure of four guns, 13 vehicles, $48,315 in cash and illegal drugs including cocaine, fentanyl and heroin. 18,794 calls and text messages were intercepted by police.

20 other people were arrested over the course of the investigation. Their names and charges are listed below. The investigation is still ongoing, and more arrests could be forthcoming, police said.

Jonathan Garrido, 26, of Plainfield Street, Providence

• Conspiracy to sell firearm
• Possession of a firearm after a conviction for a crime of violence

• Two counts of conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of discharge of firearm resulting in injury
• Using a firearm while committing a crime of violence
• Two counts of possession of a pistol without a license

• Possession of a pistol without a license
• Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Using a firearm while committing a crime of violence
• Firing in compact area
• Eluding police
• Possession of a firearm after committing a crime of violence

• Possession of a pistol without a license
• Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Using a firearm while committing a crime of violence
• Firing in compact area
• Possession of firearm after a conviction for a crime of violence
• Obstruction of an officer in execution of duty

• Possession of a pistol without a license
• Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Using a firearm while committing a crime of violence
• Firing in compact area
• Possession of a firearm after committing a crime of violence

• Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance- Cocaine
• Possession of firearms while possessing controlled substance with intent to deliver- Cocaine
• Conspiracy to sell firearm
• Possession of controlled substance in a school zone
• Resisting arrest
• Obstruction of an officer in execution of duty

• Five counts of controlled substance conspiracy
• Five counts of soliciting another to commit a crime
• Delivery of a controlled substance – Fentanyl
• Possession of controlled substance 1oz-1kilo- Fentanyl

• Delivery of a controlled substance – Fentanyl
• Three counts of controlled substance conspiracy
• Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance – Fentanyl
• Three counts of soliciting another to commit a crime

• Four counts of controlled substance conspiracy
• Four counts of soliciting another to commit a crime

Francisco Torres, 27, of Plainfield Street, Providence

• Controlled substance conspiracy
• Soliciting another to commit a crime

• Two counts of controlled substance conspiracy
• Soliciting another to commit a crime
• Delivery of a controlled substance - Oxycodone

• Controlled substance conspiracy
• Soliciting another to commit a crime

Luis Miranda, 31, of Pocasset Avenue, Providence

• Two counts of controlled substance conspiracy
• Two counts of soliciting another to commit a crime
• Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance – Cocaine
• Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance – Fentanyl
• Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance – Oxycodone

• Three counts of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance - Fentanyl
• Three counts of possession with intent to deliver 1oz-1kilo- Fentanyl
• Delivery of a controlled substance – Fentanyl
• Controlled substance conspiracy

• Two counts of controlled substance conspiracy

Anthony Reid, 32, of Sayles Street, Providence

• Possession of a firearm after committing a crime of violence
• License or permit required for carrying a pistol
• Conspiracy

• Possession of a firearm after a conviction for a crime of violence
• License or permit required for carrying a pistol
• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Three counts of simple assault or battery
• Resisting arrest
• Obstructing officer in execution of duty
• Possession with Intent to deliver a controlled substance-Fentanyl
• Possession of a controlled substance 1oz-1kg- Fentanyl
• Distribute of a controlled substance in a school zone
• Carrying a dangerous weapon/substance while committing a crime of violence
• Conspiracy

• Two counts of conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of discharge of firearm resulting in injury
• Possession of a pistol without a license
• Using a firearm while committing a crime of violence
• Possession of a firearm after committing a crime of violence
• Possession of a stolen motor vehicle

Maximiliano Recio, 26, of Plainfield Street, Providence

• Conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon
• Two counts of discharge of a firearm resulting in injury
• Possession of a pistol without a license
• Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
• Jayson Rosario, age 18 of 11 Trask Street. Providence
• License or permit required for carrying a pistol
• Assault with a dangerous weapon
• Conspiracy
• Using a firearm while committing a crime of violence