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Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Wed Jul 17, 2024 1:53 pm

NickleCity wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:09 pm
NickleCity wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:10 pm
NickleCity wrote: Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:12 am Pharaoh's trial likely to be delayed again as judge deals with 'mess that this case is in right now'
Patrick Lakamp

…Snip…
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Tripi said in court Friday that information was uncovered that led to another investigation that caused a “conflict” for Soehnlein.

Tripi did not describe the new information or the conflict. But the judge told Tripi that Soehnlein and his ethics counsel, Brian Melber, should be provided information before Vilardo decides how to respond to the government motion.

“I want Mr. Soehnlein and Mr. Melber to have everything they need to know about the disqualification motion,” Vilardo said.

Vilardo called it a matter of fairness that prosecutors turn over “everything you are alleging against Mr. Soehnlein. Everything.”

….

For the rest of the article see: https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crim ... -top-story

Interesting that Soehnlein was a partner at Lippes Mathias since 2019 and an associate since 2013… but left in September to start his own firm.

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Remember Soehnlein Soehnlein was allowed to withdrawal from the case because of a conflict back in July. The reason for withdrawal was not in any publicly available court documents.

Soehnlien was then was allowed to rejoin the case in September.
Government willing to severe Bongiovanni from Gerace case if they go to trial by Feb. 8. Wonder if this means Soehnlein was removed? If so it will be interesting to see if anything comes from the impanelled grand jury that brought light to this alleged conflict.

See: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap ... .695.0.pdf
Court finds no possibility Gerace’s lawyer committed crime in Judge Sinatra’s recusal

See: https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crim ... -top-story

This is the right ruling to protect a persons right to a robust defense.... It does however create some thorny issues, and Judge Vilardo recognizes this:

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Here is Judge Vilardo’s Ruling
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap ... .889.0.pdf

This might be some relevant information: Buffalo Police Officers Christopher M Mordino cousin to Judge Sinatra and Michael A Mordino is Uncle to Judge Sinatra.

See: https://openoversight.com/officers/84313

See also: https://openoversight.com/officers/84314

Here is the other court document indicating Mordino is Sinatra's uncle: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/63 ... es-v-hicks

See also: https://buffalonews.newspapers.com/arti ... 139607189/

This means Michael Mordino is brother to Camille “Mordino’ Sinatra - Judge Sinatra’s mother and brother to Leonard Mordino - Mob Associate convicted of in Wing murder and for drug trafficking. Camille, Leonard, and Michael’s father is Salvatore Immordino who is from Pittston, PA. I wonder if there is any relations to the Imordino's in the Utica area.

Don't forget Camille and John Sinatra Sr. had the who is who of future mobsters/mob associates involved with her wedding.

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In a newly unsealded and redacted court document we learn that Cohen, Peter Gerace's former lawyer, indicates the government is or was going to release video from Joe Todaro Sr.'s funeral. Cohen indicates that members Judge Sinatra's family attended (including the Judge's father and brother) and that the family provided a beautiful flower wreath. He. goes on to indicate that people from Gerace's family called Judge Sinatra's father Joe Todaro's best friend. The judge admitted his father was friend with Todaro, that the went to casino's together, even traveling to Atlantic City together. Cohen indicated he was going to bring up the fact that many good people business men and politicians were at Todaro's funeral including the Judge's family. You can read this document on courtlistener. Here is the link: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap ... 1067.0.pdf

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Fri Jul 12, 2024 3:56 am

Went to look for obituaries... Pasquale died in 1987. Didn't find an obituary for Sammy.

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by Newyorkempire » Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:47 am

NickleCity wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:06 am
Newyorkempire wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:56 am
NickleCity wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:12 am
Newyorkempire wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:19 pm Scott B. is reporting that Sam Napoli is active per the headline of his latest story. Thought he was dead

Sam was part of the Torina Drug Ring (probably oversaw it). It was one of the largest mob connected cocaine rings busted in WNY. This ring worked closely with the Buffalo guyes Vegas and Luccheses in NYC. As part of this investigation not only were Naples and Torina's phones bugged, but also the coffee shop where they met on Grant Street and Falzone's union paid Cadilac. Feds were hoping it would lead to case against the Todaros and Falzone but that never materialized.
Dead though correct?
I know Alfonso Napoli died in 2000. He was a made man... He had sons Pasquale "Patti" and Salvatore "Sammy." I have not seen obituarires for them, so I don't think they are dead. If Sammy Naples is still alive, and I think he is, he is around 87 years old.
Thanks Nickle

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Thu Jul 11, 2024 9:06 am

Newyorkempire wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:56 am
NickleCity wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:12 am
Newyorkempire wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:19 pm Scott B. is reporting that Sam Napoli is active per the headline of his latest story. Thought he was dead

Sam was part of the Torina Drug Ring (probably oversaw it). It was one of the largest mob connected cocaine rings busted in WNY. This ring worked closely with the Buffalo guyes Vegas and Luccheses in NYC. As part of this investigation not only were Naples and Torina's phones bugged, but also the coffee shop where they met on Grant Street and Falzone's union paid Cadilac. Feds were hoping it would lead to case against the Todaros and Falzone but that never materialized.
Dead though correct?
I know Alfonso Napoli died in 2000. He was a made man... He had sons Pasquale "Patti" and Salvatore "Sammy." I have not seen obituarires for them, so I don't think they are dead. If Sammy Naples is still alive, and I think he is, he is around 87 years old.

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by Newyorkempire » Thu Jul 11, 2024 7:56 am

NickleCity wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:12 am
Newyorkempire wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:19 pm Scott B. is reporting that Sam Napoli is active per the headline of his latest story. Thought he was dead

Sam was part of the Torina Drug Ring (probably oversaw it). It was one of the largest mob connected cocaine rings busted in WNY. This ring worked closely with the Buffalo guyes Vegas and Luccheses in NYC. As part of this investigation not only were Naples and Torina's phones bugged, but also the coffee shop where they met on Grant Street and Falzone's union paid Cadilac. Feds were hoping it would lead to case against the Todaros and Falzone but that never materialized.
Dead though correct?

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Thu Jul 11, 2024 5:12 am

Newyorkempire wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:19 pm Scott B. is reporting that Sam Napoli is active per the headline of his latest story. Thought he was dead

Sam was part of the Torina Drug Ring (probably oversaw it). It was one of the largest mob connected cocaine rings busted in WNY. This ring worked closely with the Buffalo guyes Vegas and Luccheses in NYC. As part of this investigation not only were Naples and Torina's phones bugged, but also the coffee shop where they met on Grant Street and Falzone's union paid Cadilac. Feds were hoping it would lead to case against the Todaros and Falzone but that never materialized.

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by Newyorkempire » Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:19 pm

Scott B. is reporting that Sam Napoli is active per the headline of his latest story. Thought he was dead

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Wed Jul 10, 2024 5:24 pm

Niagarafalls wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:34 pm In what context did Joelle’s name come up?
Names/Contacts that were on Bongiovanni’s phone when the govt took it when he came back into the States from vacation. Defense wanted this info tossed saying it was improper search… prosecution was proving they didn’t the names didn’t just come from phone but were already known and part of investigations. Joelle’s name was phonetic and used her maiden name.

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by Niagarafalls » Wed Jul 10, 2024 4:34 pm

In what context did Joelle’s name come up?

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Wed Jul 10, 2024 9:04 am

NickleCity wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:25 am ^^^^
Let me add this snippet because of the interesting surname.
Mark Falzone, 46, of North Buffalo, who called himself Serio's friend, testified last week that he was struggling financially when he became involved in Serio's drug-trafficking organization.

"I was complaining about my house being in foreclosure and he said he could help if I helped unload packagers," Falzone said.

Falzone helped unload three shipments of marijuana for $500 a load. He unloaded at his home 100 pounds of marijuana that came in packages hidden in wood pellets. He unloaded another 100 pounds hidden in mulch delivered to Serio's warehouse at Sycamore Street and Michigan Avenue. The third shipment was unloaded at Serio's mansion, also hidden in mulch, Falzone said. He spread the mulch around Serio's yard.

Falzone said he was also once paid $1,000 to drive to and from New York City, following behind Serio's car. If a police vehicle started following Serio, Falzone was instructed to drive erratically, acting as decoy, to distract the police officer from Serio's car.

Then came Serio's arrest in April 2017.

Falzone said he met shortly afterward with Masecchia, who was surprised by the arrest.

"I talked to my guy and Ron wasn't on any radars," Falzone said Masecchia told him.

There was a reason for that. The Erie County Sheriff's Office and FBI made the arrest, without informing the DEA. So Bongiovanni knew nothing of it.
Mark Falzone is the brother of Chris Falzone. Chris married Joelle Maranto. (Joelle's name came up in earlier court documents.) Their officiant was Father Moreno who official reports say died of a suiced. Suicide as a cause of death has officially been is disputed by the Moreno family and others-experts hired by the family indicate it would have been impossible for Moreno because of his disabilty to use a gun in the hand the way the coronor descibed the suicide. Father Morneno, also, officiated the wedding of Peter Gerace and his first wife Deborah Schmitt.

Chris and Mark's parents are/were Michael Falzone and Eileen nee Biel. Michael Falzone is the son of Lawrence Falzone & Caroline nee Cardova. Lawrence is the son of Michael Falzone and Ann nee LoVollo who came to Buffalo from Pittston. They were originally from Serradifalco, Caltanissetta, Sicily.

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by antimafia » Tue Jul 09, 2024 1:50 pm

Antonio Borrelli, who was involved in the infamous California Sandwiches shooting incident in Toronto in 2004 and who is alleged to be a nephew of Peter Scarcella, had an Ontario Court of Justice criminal matter heard back on June 27 in the Newmarket courthouse north of Toronto (see screenshot below).

His next court appearance is this Friday, and it is once again a TBST (to be spoken to) per ontariocourtdates.ca.

I was able to confirm that Borrelli is on the docket by using his age as a search term.

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Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by NickleCity » Sun Jul 07, 2024 5:17 am

Fear of assassinations, witness retaliation sparks dispute over evidence in Gerace, Outlaws Motorcycle Club case
Patrick LaKamp | The Buffalo News

“A member of the Kingsmen Motorcycle Club and known associate of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club recently expressed his desire to see Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Tripi and Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Wolford executed during the trial of Pharaoh’s owner Peter Gerace Jr., according to a recent court filing by the government.

“The individual stated, while in Bureau of Prisons custody, he made connections with high-ranking members of organized crime, including ‘mafiosos’ and members of the Outlaws MC,” according to Cooper’s affidavit. “The individual stated that he felt like someone could engage in violence toward the prosecutor and/or Chief Judge Wolford, and specifically stated members of the Outlaws MC would attend the trial of Gerace.”

…Snip…

“What’s more, prosecutors say Gerace has been identified by law enforcement as a member or associate of Italian organized crime.

“The mafia has a well-documented history of intimidating and otherwise attempting to silence witnesses through violence and acts of violence, and/or retaliating against witnesses who have provided information to law enforcement, Cooper said.”

For the whole article see: https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crim ... f3c8e.html

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by antimafia » Tue Jul 02, 2024 9:03 pm

I finally just now found online newspaper obituaries for John Papalia's parents, i.e., Antonio Papalia and Maria Rosa (née Italiano).

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Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by OcSleeper » Mon Jul 01, 2024 2:37 pm

Ahh I see what you mean. I would think it's just the way the family submitted the obituary instead of Antonio or both being siblings.

Re: Buffalo/Ontario Mob Acitivity

by antimafia » Mon Jul 01, 2024 11:48 am

^^^^
Some of the family trees and charts prepared by officers of the Halton Regional Police Service contain errors or omissions or both. Private investigator (PI) Derrick Snowdy was the first to publicly share some of these documents, especially on the former Twitter, and at the time I was so happy to see the documents that I didn't question the propriety of these being shared on social media, why a particular PI is sharing them, why he had copies (he had stated he had a storage locker full of docs), how Snowdy and Paul Manning knew each other, etc. Most important, I also failed to examine why I was indiscreet by being the first to share such documents here on TBHF and Gangster BB Net.

If the family tree above is correct, then Antonia Luppino Ferrara was Giacomo Luppino's surviving sibling -- his sister -- at the time of his death, with Antonio Ferrara being his brother-in-law. If true, the obituary should have been worded along the lines of Dear brother of Antonia Ferrara (Antonio), both of Italy or Dear brother of Antonia (Antonio Ferrara), both of Italy.

But Luppino's obituary lists Antonio first. Based on what we thought we knew, there are a couple of possible misreadings caused by the obit: Antonio Ferrara and Antonio Ferrara are Luppino's brother and sister, resepctively, and for some reason bear a surname different from Luppino's; Antonio Ferrara is Luppino's brother, with Antonia being Luppino's sister-in-law as a result of her marriage to Antonio, i.e., she is Mrs. Ferrara.
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The obituary ran in print 8 times over 3 consecutive days: 6 times in the Hamilton Spectator, 2 times in the Burlington Spectator. If there was a typo, I'm not sure why it wasn't corrected. But then again there was a typo in the married name of the Luppino daughter Carmela: she is Carmela Rugolo, not Carmela Pugolo. There is an Ancestry user who strongly insinuates that she is an unacknowledged child of one of Giacomo Luppino's married adult children.

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