At 10:01 PM, Troopers arrested Brianna Brooks, age 30, of 231 Maple Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island for 1.) Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for the original charge of Passing of Counterfeit Certificates, Bills, or Notes and Conspiracy – Felony out of the Bristol Police Department, 2.) Newport County Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Passing of Counterfeit Certificates, Bills, or Notes and Conspiracy - Felony and, 3.) Newport County Superior Court Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear for Arraignment on the original charge of Passing of Counterfeit Certificates, Bills, or Notes and Conspiracy – Felony. The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on JT Connell Highway in the City of Newport. The subject was transported to the State Police – Wickford Barracks where she was processed and later transported to the Adult Correctional Institution – Women's Intake Center.
Media Contact: Captain Steven Haynes, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.gov