Crime & Safety
Man Arrested For Counterfeit Money (Again)
The following arrests were reported by the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Police reportedly found fake $20 bills on a man who was arrested in April for manufacturing counterfeit money and using the fake money around Aquidneck Island.
Around 1 a.m., Newport police were called to the Pineapple Inn to check on an individual who might had fallen off a bicycle. Michael Martin, 34, 372 Coddington Hwy. Apt #109 and Daniel Spearin, 36 of an unknown address, were near a bicycle, but neither had injuries, said police.
A search turned up both men had active warrants for failure to appear to court. During processing, police found three counterfeit $20 bills in Spearin's pocket. Spearin was charged with possession of a counterfeit bill and two warrants. Martin was charged for the two warrants.
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Other Arrests
- Scott Evanchof, 30, of 34 Delta Dr., Pawtucket, was arrested Wednesday around 12:20 a.m. on domestic simple assault.
- Walter Botelho, 49, 312 Broadway Apt. #2, was arrested Wednesday for driving a car without the consent of owner.
- Daysgawb Hall, 18, of 512 Broadway, was arrested Wednesday on 11:45 p.m. on charges of larceny from a building under $1500. She allegedly stole an Iphone.
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