U.S. Attorney: Warwick Man Charged With Stealing Guns & Trafficking Cocaine

U.S. Attorney: Warwick Man Charged With Stealing Guns & Trafficking Cocaine

A Warwick man has been indicted for trafficking cocaine and the alleged theft of two guns from a Newport home, announced United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman.

Brian Thompson, 45, is now detained in federal custody.

The Investigation

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According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Thompson was arrested on May 8, 2019, after one of the reported stolen firearms was allegedly located under the rear seat of his pick-up truck during a traffic stop effectuated by Warwick Police, in conjunction with the Newport Police investigation.

Also allegedly seized from Thompson was 19 grams of crack cocaine, $4,436 in cash, and various items used in the distribution and use of crack cocaine.

According to the U.S. Attorney, a court-authorized search warrant executed at Thompson’s Warwick residence the day of his arrest resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of cocaine, marijuana, assorted pills, $26,400 in cash, 64 gift cards, jewelry, and various items used in the packaging and distribution of drugs.

Thompson, previously convicted of assault with a dangerous weapon, and who had been detained in state custody since his arrest on state charges on May 8, 2019, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.