Stefano Sollecito was arrested back in November along with Leonardo Rizzuto as part of a massive drug trafficking case targeting organized crime.
Authorities alleged that Stefano and Leonardo were the new bosses of the Rizzuto crime family and sat at the head of a newly formed Montreal mafia leadership table. Both alleged mobsters were denied bail back in March but the 48-year-old Sollecito has now been granted bail due to his battle with cancer. The higher court judge said new information presented helped determine that the defendant’s cancer could not adequately be treated inside the detention center where he was held.
“Stefano Sollecito“
As part of the same hearing bail was again denied for Leonardo Rizzuto the son of former Montreal mafia godfather Vito Rizzuto. The judge acknowledged the excellent presentation put forth by Rizzuto’s defense attorney but said there was no real evidence that would merit a change in the previous ruling so he would remain behind bars until trial. The case will return to court in October for a preliminary inquiry according to the report. Unable to attend the hearing Sollecito appeared via a video linkup from the location he was being held.
“Leonardo Rizzuto“
Sollecito has agreed to follow strict conditions while out on bail which include him being required to be home 24 hours a day only leaving for medical reasons. This may prove to be the safest thing for Stefano after the assassination of his father and fellow high ranking Rizzuto family member Rocco Sollecito. The elder Sollecito was gunned down in broad daylight in Laval. The Montreal mob continues to be in the midst of an internal war for control of the Montreal underworld and there are definite concerns as to if Stefano himself may be a target. It’s still unclear as to who is behind the attacks which have successfully taken out multiple members of the former Rizzuto family hierarchy.
His cancer must really be at a bad level for him to be granted bail now esp with the recent death of his father and the targeting of the Rizzuto family higher ups. He may very well have a target on is back as well even if he is not doing all that great health wise already.
These two were just figureheads.
Like you mentioned, His father Rocco whom no doubt ‘Advised’ on everything of importance now out of the picture, they likely don’t know where to turn.
One name I’m surprised hasn’t popped up at all on the Sicilian side of things is Pietro Scarcella.
Vito Sicilian connection and a person many believe is the BOSS of the CN in Ontario. The man who offed Paul Volpe – the last man to see him alive.
I believe he was released from prison in 2012 earlier then Vito and I would assume his probation is up from the California Sanwich shop shooting trying to kill Mike Modica here in Ontario in the 07 area.
Very surprised his name hasn’t resurfaced again. Vito, after leaving prison and arriving in Toronto at Pearson was said to stay with Relatives in Woodbridge immediately following arrival – NOT heading to Montreal.
Scarcella was no doubt that relative.
Vito and his relationship with the HA’s an namely Mom Boucher being GEM, I sometimes wonder if the HA’s (Whom are totally restrengthened in Q-Bec), don’t just break off or away from the consortium and TAKE Montreal. Anyone who questions they have the manpower and strength to do so is clueless. With Vito gone and Mom B facing yet more charges in Prison to add to his already life sentence, I can’t see then group not questioning why they should work with anyone and not just TAKE it. Unless they are dependent on Venezuelan and overseas connections that only the remnants of the Rizzuto clan can provide. ? Otherwise why not just take it!
By about Late 2017_2018 we’ll know who runs and powers the province.
I think your right about the HA’s having the man power and the opportunity now to make a move to take over the streets in Montreal with the mafia seemingly in complete disarray. I am not sure they want to stand out and sit atop the totem pole though as it brings with it even a bigger target on their backs. Haven’t heard much at all on Scarcella since his release from prison but would imagine he is still quite relevant on the streets.
Ah those targets. Yep. If they do it, it will be the Red Devils or another puppet club getting the dirty work done.
Your right, they’ve evolved massively and they don’t want the attention.
Not just from the law, but from infiltration like the rat Steven Gault in Ontario.
Their more powerful then ever here in Canada.
It will be the hations or some sort of black group running the streets their involved in a lot of the drug moving and murders in Montreal and Ottawa.
I can’t disagree your likely correct about the street level, and controlling it – But when it comes to the worldwide connection, Money, and organization to get TONS into this country – the big boys are always suppliers.
One of the reasons the people stay on the TOP tier, IE. Rizzutos running Montreal above ALL other groups for so long was their strength globally.
Whomever takes montreal would be well served to make peace with with groups and in turn, Like the Rizzutos make MORE. $$$$
I don’t disagree with you on that there will obviously be guys behind the scenes controlling and making a ton of money not really doing anything. But cosa nostra any biker group isn’t the threat on the streets in anywhere in Canada. Black street gangs and asian street gangs control day to day activity on the street and push their supplies to drug users. You will never see wiseguys or bikers posted up on the block slanging dope or dealing in trap houses with buckets. This is how it is in the GTA and Montreal and Ottawa areas.