'Mobbed Up' suspects to be arraigned

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Six men from the West Bay are expected to face a judge Wednesday in connection with an organized crime bust earlier this year.

Donald St. Germain , of West Warwick, Joseph Montuori, of Cranston, Michael Sherman of West Warwick, Michael Lillie of West Warwick, and Jeremy Lavoie also of West Warwick will be arraigned in Providence Superior Court on one count each of conspiracy and extortion.

Police say the five men conspired together to extort money in West Warwick back in January. Officials also say the men threatened to injure someone with the intent of extorting cash.

St. Germain, who police called the ring leader, is facing several additional charges, including bookmaking, as well as drug possession and intent to deliver drugs, including Oxycodone and Hydrocodone. All of the incidents were witnessed by an undercover West Warwick Police officer.

State Police busted the alleged ring back in Febraury as part of  "Operation Mobbed Up"