Jury finds Coventry man guilty of child molestation

Jury finds Coventry man guilty of child molestation

Published on Monday, September 15, 2025

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Coventry man has been found guilty in Kent County Superior Court of multiple counts of child molestation.

On September 12, 2025, following the conclusion of a five-day trial before Superior Court Justice Brian Van Couyghen, a jury found David Ouellette (age 65) guilty of seven counts of first-degree child molestation.

The defendant is currently being held without bail pending a sentencing hearing scheduled for November 21, 2025.

"Every child deserves to grow up in a safe and secure environment," said Attorney General Neronha. "This victim demonstrated immense courage that allowed us to finally pursue justice for the years of trauma she endured at the hands of a trusted adult. By supporting every victim and empowering them to come forward, we make our communities safer, one case at a time. I am grateful to the Coventry Police Department for their partnership on this difficult case."

During the trial, the State proved beyond a reasonable doubt that between 1998 and 2002, the defendant sexually assaulted a juvenile female victim who was known to him.

"I commend the young victim in this case for coming forward and exhibiting great bravery throughout the investigation and prosecution of this case," said Coventry Police Chief Benjamin H. Witt. "I thank the members of the Coventry Police Department and the Office of the Attorney General who worked diligently to ensure that justice was served."

Special Assistant Attorneys General Arthur DeFelice and Megan Andrews of the Attorney General's Office and Detective Paul G. Pacheco of the Coventry Police Department led the investigation and prosecution of the case.

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