York Regional Police Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau targeted the Figliomeni Crime Family in the latest Mafia raid. According to the official YRP Press Release “Project Sindacato” the investigation into the Figliomeni Family began back in 2018. It focused on the clan’s money laundering, loan sharking and illegal gaming operations. Intelligence gathered during the … [Read more…]
The FBI and Italian authorities launched a major Mafia raid dubbed “New Connection” targeting the Inzerillo crime family based in Palermo and New York’s Gambino crime family. A total of 19 alleged mobsters and associates were arrested in the joint operation on Wednesday. Among those arrested was Tommy Gambino a high ranking member of … [Read more…]
They say the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree and that may be the case when it comes to Vincent Esposito the son of infamous mafia boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante. The Genovese crime family scion recently plead guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge as part of a plea deal. According to the … [Read more…]
We take a look back at some historic news footage of Chicago mafia soldier and enforcer Anthony Spilotro. He became a made member of the mafia in Chicago at age 25. Tony was known for his violent and brutal tendencies which helped him rise through the ranks of the mafia. Even though he was … [Read more…]
Nicola Assisi and his son Patrick were both captured by Brazilian federal authorities in Sao Paulo according to reports. They are known as top international drug traffickers for the Calabrian Mafia also known as the Ndrangheta. They have both been convicted of international drug trafficking. Nicola was sentenced to 14 years in prison before … [Read more…]
According to the feds Peter Gotti has been the official boss of the Gambino crime family since back in 2002. He took control of the Cosa Nostra family from his infamous brother John Gotti who was dying in prison. His time on the streets as the official boss of the family was short lived … [Read more…]
Italian police have seized another 120 million euros of assets from the powerful Calabrian Mafia also known as the Ndrangheta. According to the report, authorities confiscated over 100 properties in Rome and various other Italian provinces linked to the mob. This latest operation targeted the Scriva, Morabito, Mollica, Velonà, and Ligato clans of the … [Read more…]
It seems new Lucchese crime family snitch John Pennisi is set to become an even more productive asset for the feds after helping to take down fellow mobster Eugene Castelle. The 49-year-old wiseguy turned informant was inducted into the New York Mafia family back in 2013 according to reports. But last year he walked … [Read more…]
Over the last few years, the Chicago Mafia has reportedly been led by veteran mafia boss Salvatore (Solly D) DeLaurentis and street boss Albert Vena. Former boss John DiFronzo had semi-retired by 2014 and Solly D had taken over the families day to day operations. DeLaurentis allegedly took full control of the Chicago Outfit … [Read more…]
The murder of alleged Bonanno crime family associate Sylvester Zottola wasn’t mafia related at all according to a new indictment. Although it was a family affair with a wicked twist. Mafia scion Anthony Zottola has been charged with arranging the murder of his Cosa Nostra linked dad and a failed hit on his older … [Read more…]
Joseph Servidio a soldier in the Philadelphia mafia pleaded guilty this week to drug trafficking charges. The 59-year-old mobster was busted back in 2018 on multiple charges including dealing cocaine, drugs, and meth. Servidio known on the streets as “Joey Electric” will be facing up to 12.5 years behind bars at sentencing which is … [Read more…]
According to reports alleged Musitano crime family associate Jason Lalonde was shot multiple times in a targeted hit. The 43-year-old reportedly answered the door of his Stoney Creek townhouse and was shot several times by his attacker. He was rushed to a local hospital where he underwent surgery and is expected to survive. According … [Read more…]
Shortly after the unexpected mafia news broke that Gambino crime family leader Frank Cali has been gunned down the “who done it” theories began to surface. The 53-year-old mobster was killed execution-style in front of his home in Staten Island by a still unknown assassin. It’s still unclear as to whether or not Cali … [Read more…]
In this new episode of Mob Talk Sitdown, we get a heads up on the latest Philadelphia Mafia news and more. Mob experts George Anastasia and Dave Schratwieser check back in with some new information on mobsters Joey Merlino and Anthony Staino. While Joey is doing his two years in federal prison down in … [Read more…]
On this day in 2002 flamboyant Gambino crime family boss, John Gotti passed away at the age of 61. Gotti died in the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, MO after a long batter with cancer. The Dapper Don never shunned the spotlight and was one of the most celebrated gangsters in New … [Read more…]