3 Men Caught In Coventry With 195 Counterfeit $20 Bills: Police

COVENTRY, RI — Three men were arrested Friday after Coventry police said they caught them with 195 counterfeit $20 bills.

Just after 2:30 p.m., Coventry police officers were called to the Walmart on Centre of New England Boulevard for a report of counterfeit money being used to pay for merchandise at the store. Police said when officers arrived, witnesses told them they saw two suspects run out of the store and get a ride from a third man.

Police said officers found the vehicle on New London Turnpike and pulled the driver over. After questioning the men, police said they determined all three were involved with the counterfeit money.

Officers later searched the suspects and the vehicle and found 195 counterfeit $20 bills, police said. Police said the suspects committed similar crimes in East Greenwich and Virginia.

Markquise Robinson, 22, and Davon Turbe, 28, both of Brooklyn, New York, and Kevon Ferrell, 30, Hartford, Connecticut, were charged with possession of counterfeit bill or note and conspiracy.

Police said the men were held overnight and were arraigned Monday in Third District Court. Bail was set at $10,000 with surety for all three men.