Tag Archives: Patriarca

What is the “Acting Head” of a Crime Family

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 28, 2012

@import url(http://www.google.com/cse/api/branding.css); Custom Search Alleged Boston mafioso Anthony Dinunzio was arrested for extortion and racketeering on Wednesday. Law-enforcement authorities referred to Dinunzio in the indictment as the “acting boss” of the New England La Cosa Nostra. What does it mean … Continue reading →

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Gambino Informant In Patriarca Case

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 28, 2012

On April 26, federal prosecutors in Providence, RI indicted Boston-based reputed Patriarca boss Anthony DiNunzio for allegedly receiving extortion payments from strip clubs. Apparently a senior Gambino member with whom DiNunzio met to discuss family business as the feds eavesdropped … Continue reading →

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Alleged New England Mob Boss Busted

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 26, 2012

Anthony DiNunzio, 53, the man federal authorities say is the acting boss of the New England crime family pleaded not guilty to charges in a sweeping indictment accusing him of racketeering and extortion. DiNunzio, of East Boston, appeared in federal … Continue reading →

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Ralph DeLeo Guilty Plea Put Off

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 25, 2012

A Massachusetts man who authorities say was a leading member of New York’s Colombo crime family won a two-week postponement of his scheduled guilty plea after his lawyer cited health concerns. Ralph DeLeo had a change-of-plea hearing scheduled in U.S. … Continue reading →

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New Book: “Most Wanted” Inside Story of Whitey Bulger Case

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 25, 2012

Thomas J. Foley, retired state police Colonel, co-authored with John Sedgwick, “Most Wanted,” a book about the search for reputed mobster James “Whitey” Bulger and the failures by the federal agencies involved. Mr. Foley, 57, who retired from the state … Continue reading →

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Darin Bufalino Gets 7 Years

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 25, 2012

Darin “Nino” Bufalino, 51, alleged henchman of reputed Boston syndicate capo Mark Rossetti, according to prosecutors, pleaded guilty yesterday in Suffolk Superior Court to attempted extortion and conspiracy. The plea was part of an agreement hammered out with Attorney General … Continue reading →

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“Albie” Folcarelli to Plead Guilty in Mob Case

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 19, 2012

Target 12 Investigators have learned Albino “Albie” Folcarelli, 54, signed a deal with the Rhode Island U.S. Attorney’s office Tuesday, according to court documents. He has agreed to plead guilty to extortion conspiracy, which comes with a maximum sentence of … Continue reading →

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More Charges Against Robert Gentile

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 10, 2012

In February of this year the feds in Hartford, CT, hit Robert Gentile with drug charges. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Monday that a federal grand jury has returned a new indictment based on a variety of weapons seized during … Continue reading →

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Feds Un-Making the New England Family

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on April 6, 2012

Reputed mob associate Albino "Albie" Folcarelli was arrested last September on extortion charges and in a motion filed on April 4th by prosecutors William Ferland and Samuel Nazzaro it's been revealed that Folcarelli was told he would be recommended for … Continue reading →

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Unnamed Made Man informant “RD” Wired Since 2011

by fdvent1 (online) Posted on March 27, 2012

In Providence R.I. court documents were filed this week where prosecutors say the made member of the Mafia who wore an FBI wire in the New England LCN crime case was himself indicted and threatened with arrest on Feb. 12, … Continue reading →

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