Third Arrest: Newport Counterfeit Merchandise Case

NEWPORT, RI—Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the investigation into counterfeit Louis Vuitton and other high merchandise being sold in Newport.

Jennifer Ann Solimine turned herself in to the Newport Police Station on Wednesday and was charged with 15 counts of Forgery/Counterfeiting/Alter Trademarks. Solimine, 44, of Raynham, Mass., was arraigned in Newport District Court and released on personal recognizance. She is scheduled to appear in Newport Superior Court on Dec. 7.

The merchandise was sold at Be Dazzled on Goddard Row and on America's Cup Avenue.