A Massachusetts man is being held without bail following his arraignment yesterday in Rhode Island. 

Demetri Sousa of Seekonk pleaded not guilty for the February shooting death of Javon Lawson in Cranston, Rhode Island.  Hours later Sousa was involved in a fiery crash in Swansea that killed two Bristol, Rhode Island, residents. 

Charges in connection with the deadly crash would be handled in Massachusetts.