Wanted for Credit Card Fraud: Newport Woman Caught with Cocaine

NEWPORT, RI—The case started back in September when Cinnamon Thompson, 32, of Newport, turned up on Wal-Mart's surveillance camera. Bryant allegedly bought $70.09 worth of merchandise at the Connell Highway Wal-Mart while using someone else's credit card.

The victim reported three unauthorized purchases between Sept. 12 and Sept. 20, 2016. Besides the Wal-Mart, the merchandise was bought at Andrews Liquors and at Hill Mart.

Police obtained an arrest warrant for Thompson on Oct. 24, but she remained at large.

Then on Wednesday at 4:43 p.m., a patrol officer spotted her in traffic and alleged she failed to come to a complete stop at a sign, a traffic violation. At the traffic stop, the car was searched and the officer found a clear baggie in the center console. The baggie appeared to contain about 7 grams of cocaine, the officer said. It was later tested and verified to be 10 grams of cocaine.

Her passenger said the cocaine did not belong to him. He was in the car because she was giving him a ride home.

Thompson also said the cocaine did not belong to her. She had borrowed the car and thought it might belong to the car's owner.

She was charged with felony drug possession and with fraudulent use of credit cards, which is a misdemeanor. She also was cited for a violation, driving without a license (or with an expired license) and was given a summons to traffic court for the stop sign violation.