Former Providence Police Officer Charged in Drug Raid Held without Bail

Former Providence police officer charged in drug raid held without bail

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A former Providence patrolwoman arrested in connection with a drug raid faced a judge Monday morning. Destiny Viera was taken into custody last week following a joint investigation by the Providence and Pawtucket police departments. The 25-year-old was arraigned on two counts of manufacturing, delivering or possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, two counts of distribution or manufacturing in or near s…

Former Providence officer to face a judge after narcotics operation arrest

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A former Providence police officer is facing a judge after a month-long narcotics investigation. 25-year-old Destiny Viera faces multiple charges including three felonies for manufacturing, delivery and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Viera was a probationary officer with Providence police and she started work with the department last year in September. Viera was arraigned at Sixth District …