14 Charged in Rockland Gambling Bust

[Cheech]

A lot of people were fixing races in Yonkers hahahahah

Yeah, but this was LONG after Yonkers became a ghost town. You can't go by now because the video casino is making money hand over fist. But the track handle is still peanuts, and back in the '90s it was even smaller. They weren't doing 1000 people a night. When I was a kid they did 40,000 on weekends. It was so fucking obvious that you could call the exotics just by watching the tote board. That's how they got caught. And then they hung Hervé Filion out to dry, which was a scumbag move.

Just watching them get bet down. LOl. I'm sure it was better than an ATM. Plus the trotters back then. They had to change the rules right? I think I remember hearing something like that. I'm young but you know I'm an old soul. Love those ponies. Not many my age do.

[joeycigars]

Capolongo was said to be an associate of the Genovese and Gambino families back in a 1997 gambling bust. Tognino was involved in the 2012 Pinnacle Sports gambling bust that got Vinny Basciano Jr.

Pat Capolongo, Ivy? I don't see his name in the article.

Christ, if it's him, he packed up and moved to Florida YEARS ago. He's originally a White Plains guy. They called him Patty Mustache years ago. He's not made, but he got off with a Genovese soldier up there. He's long dead now but his first name was also Patsy. His ex-partner Steve dropped dead of a heart attack a year or two ago. He was only in his '50s, but Pat Capolongo has to be at least 60 today, maybe even older than that.

He never did anything to me, but I knew a few people who didn't like him. He had a reputation for being a slow pay.

Steve Midori was partners with Patty ? , Frank Tumolo was Steves guy from Yonkers , they had The strip club in Portchester, When Steve got out of prison on the loan shark beef he took a lot of money off a guy for a restaurant in White Plains then died , Steve was a giant

[Hailbritain]

I don't think bellomo and muscarella will be quaking in there boots at this latest indictment

[East Bronx]

Steve Midori was partners with Patty ? , Frank Tumolo was Steves guy from Yonkers , they had The strip club in Portchester, When Steve got out of prison on the loan shark beef he took a lot of money off a guy for a restaurant in White Plains then died , Steve was a giant

Yeah, years and years ago. Before Steve even had the coffee shop on Midland. He was still living in the apartment near the Hartsdale train station at the time. That's how long ago it was. I only mentioned it because seeing Patty's name jarred my memory, and because Steve died so suddenly and fairly recently that I still think about it. His funeral was at Cox and Graziano up in Mamaroneck. It was fucking huge. Not just because he was in the life, though. But because he was young and well liked.

That strip joint was nothing but trouble from day one. When Steve and Frankie took to the media to complain about the protesters they looked like Joe Colombo crying about discrimination. Like they were victims lol. I used to use Tummolo Realty all the time. Not lately, though.

Steve was 3 or 4 years older than me, but I knew him for a lot of years. He still had his real hair, that's how long lol.

[joeycigars]

Steve Midori was partners with Patty ? , Frank Tumolo was Steves guy from Yonkers , they had The strip club in Portchester, When Steve got out of prison on the loan shark beef he took a lot of money off a guy for a restaurant in White Plains then died , Steve was a giant

Yeah, years and years ago. Before Steve even had the coffee shop on Midland. He was still living in the apartment near the Hartsdale train station at the time. That's how long ago it was. I only mentioned it because seeing Patty's name jarred my memory, and because Steve died so suddenly and fairly recently that I still think about it. His funeral was at Cox and Graziano up in Mamaroneck. It was fucking huge. Not just because he was in the life, though. But because he was young and well liked.

That strip joint was nothing but trouble from day one. When Steve and Frankie took to the media to complain about the protesters they looked like Joe Colombo crying about discrimination. Like they were victims lol. I used to use Tummolo Realty all the time. Not lately, though.

Steve was 3 or 4 years older than me, but I knew him for a lot of years. He still had his real hair, that's how long lol.

I knew Steve and his father in law Tony Delia (Deceased) my first bookie , And his Daughter Steves wife Andrea , Good people

Steve died right after the bust on the restaurant , they put $800,000 in the joint Steve was trusted with the day to day, then he died , He was healthy as fuck , I always wonder about that , Just the timing when the the shit hit the fan then poof

[East Bronx]

I knew Steve and his father in law Tony Delia (Deceased) my first bookie , And his Daughter Steves wife Andrea , Good people

Very good people. And Steve was okay. He rarely got heavy with anyone. His Mom isn't Italian and they still paid attention to that stuff back then, or who knows?

He was healthy as fuck , I always wonder about that

Eh, it happens. Sad but true.

And for some reason I thought you were from Jersey?

[East Bronx]

I don't think bellomo and muscarella will be quaking in there boots at this latest indictment

No, but Danny Pagano is probably thinking about it .

[Wiseguy]

Seven more arrested in gambling probe
Posted December 17th, 2014


DA’S PRESS RELEASE

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe today announced the arrest of seven individuals on a variety of charges, as part of an ongoing probe into illegal sports betting across the region. The dismantling of the large-scale gambling operation started earlier this month with the arrest of 14 individuals connected to the alleged unlawful enterprise that stretched from Rockland County to Palm Beach, Florida.

Investigators estimate the ring took in millions of dollars a month over a 16-month period by accepting wagers on a wide variety of sporting events – ranging from professional football, basketball, hockey and baseball to college basketball, among others.

The above named individuals surrendered at the Clarkstown Police Department, appeared in Clarkstown Town Court and were released on their own recognizance.

The defendants are charged variously with Promoting Gambling, Possession of Gambling Records, Money Laundering and other offenses. Based on information obtained during the probe, there were approximately 60 court authorized search warrants in New York, New Jersey and Florida. To date more than $3 million dollars in cash and other properties have been seized.

The crackdown was the culmination of a 16-month probe led by the Organized Crime Unit directed by the District Attorney’s Office with the assistance of the New York State Police Special Investigative Unit, the Clarkstown Police Department, the Ramapo Police Department, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the Queens District Attorney’s Organized Crime Division, the NYPD Asset Forfeiture Unit, the Department of Homeland Security, the Broward County Sheriff’s Department, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI.

The individuals arrested today are identified as:

- Benjamin Reiss of 9 Hampton Dr, Nanuet, NY charged with promoting gambling in the first degree and possession of gambling records in the first degree

- Frank Giordano of 277 Shady Brook Lane, Pomona, NY charged with promoting gambling in the 1st degree and possession of gambling records in the first degree

- Gerardo Dimatteo of 367 Birdsall Lane, Yorktown Heights, NY charged with promoting gambling in the second degree and Possession of gambling records in the first degree

- Robert Aulicino of 313 Orchard St, Monroe, NY charged with promoting gambling in the second degree and possession of gambling records in the first degree

- William Robbins, formerly of Thiells, NY, currently residing at 147 Fox Den, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina charged with money laundering in the fourth degree and promoting gambling in the second degree

- James Hayman of 6 Hudson View Dr, Tomkins Cove, NY charged with promoting gambling in the first degree and possession of gambling records in the first degree

- Jonathan Klein of 14 Blue Heron Dr, Staten Island, NY charged with promoting gambling in the first degree and possession of gambling records in the first degree

http://www.rocklandtimes.com/2014/12/17 ... ing-probe/



Press Release (includes photos of some of those charged)
http://rocklandgov.com/files/9514/1891/ ... etting.pdf

[Wiseguy]

The busts continue in this case. Over 20 people so far.


Genovese crime family's sports betting ring takes hit in South Florida, police says
Broward deputies help to crack multimillion-dollar racketeering network
Andrea Torres, Local10.com Reporter, atorres@local10.com
February 13, 2015

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BROWARD, Fla. - Pasquale "Patsy" Capolongo is obsessed with gambling. From horses to professional football, basketball, baseball and college sports -- he has bet on it all.

The grandfather -- who is accused of being linked to the infamous Genovese crime family -- ran out of luck. After a failed illegal gambling business, he moved from White Plains to West Palm Beach. And now the 66-year-old is behind bars again.

Investigators of the multi-state operation took a $4 million bite out of a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring operation -- including $1.2 million linked to the venture in South Florida, police said.

“Criminal networks like these may not seem dangerous to the public," Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said in a statement. "But it is activity such as this that leads to violence and fuels organized crime throughout the country."

The sports betting ring used off-shore sports betting web sites and hand-to-hand cash transactions in Broward and Palm Beach, Broward Sheriff's Office deputies said Friday.

To disrupt the gambling ring, there were 10 law enforcement agencies involved including the Federal Bureau of Investigation's criminal division in New York. There were also about 60 search warrants served in Florida, New Jersey and New York in an operation that started in 2013, according to authorities.

Sgt. Dan Fitzpatrick, of BSO's organized crime unit, was involved in the investigation in South Florida, which involved undercover officers, wire taps, surveillance work and a Feb. 5th raid.

According to police, the others arrested in South Florida include Allan Klein, of Margate, and his son Darren Klein, of Coral Springs. Also Michael Dangelo, of Pompano Beach, and Erik Bishop, of Parkland. And from Boca Raton, Thomas Cuce, Joseph Petrolino and Devon Shaimi.

Klein, 71, was facing racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, 16 counts of bookmaking, conspiracy to commit bookmaking, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, records show.

Klein, 36, was facing racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, conspiracy to commit bookmaking, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, records show.

Dangelo, 58, was facing racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, five counts of bookmaking, conspiracy to commit bookmaking, money laundering and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, records show.

Bishop, 35, was facing racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, five counts of bookmaking, conspiracy to commit bookmaking and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, records show.

Petrolino, Cuce, 32, and Shaimi, 30, were facing charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, bookmaking, conspiracy to commit bookmaking and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

There were related arrests in New York City, Rockland County, Bergen County and New Jersey. The investigation is ongoing with several more arrests anticipated in the coming weeks,a BSO Friday the 13th statement said.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that she applauded her office and BSO for their "hard work in shutting down" the scheme in South Florida.

In New York, one of the biggest fishes caught was Daniel Pagano, 61, the son of the late Joseph Luco Pagano -- former Genovese family leader.

Other related arrests in New York include: Jonathan Klein, Michael Palazzolo, Robert Aulicino, Williams Robbins, James Hayman, Gerardo Dimatteo, Benjamin Reiss, Frank Giordano, Carmine Potenza, Harry Floershiem, Thoma Feeney, Brian Kelly, Richard Simko, Richard Lacava, Eric Wachter, John Tognino, and Robert Wisiak.

http://www.local10.com/news/8-arrested- ... n/31256172

[Wiseguy]

BSO’S ORGANIZED CRIME UNIT CRACKS RACKETEERING NETWORK

BSO Case Number: TBA
PIO Number: 15-2-13
Date: February 5, 2015
Time: various
Place of Occurrence: various
Jurisdiction: Broward County


Suspect(s):

Patsy Capolongo, 65, 2/20/49, male, 8210 Spyglass Dr., West Palm Beach (IN CUSTODY)
Erik Bishop, 35, 10/21/79, male, 121 N.W. 75 Pl., Parkland (IN CUSTODY)
Devon Shaimi, 30, 8/24/84, male, 11464 Chipmunk Dr., Boca Raton (IN CUSTODY)
Allan Klein, 71, 2/3/43, male, 730 N.W. 74 Way, Margate (IN CUSTODY)
Darren Klein, 36, 11/15/78, male, 10695 N.W. 48 St., Coral Springs (IN CUSTODY)
Michael Dangelo, 58, 3/28/56, male, 241 S.E. 9 Ct., Pompano Beach (IN CUSTODY)
Joseph Petrolino, 47, 3/17/67, male, 11126 Harbour Springs Circle, Boca Raton (IN CUSTODY)
Thomas Cuce, 32, 12/14/82, male, 11464 Chipmunk Dr., Boca Raton (IN CUSTODY)

Broward Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Unit (OCU), in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution, conducted a six month undercover investigation into a racketeering and money laundering operation. They identified and arrested the network’s key players and recovered more than $1,000,000 in cash.

The illegal gambling and bookmaking business was busted on February 5 when eight members of the illicit ring were taken into custody. The group used off-shore sports betting web sites and did hand-to-hand cash transactions in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The network has a connection to organized crime families in New York and Boston.

“Criminal networks like these may not seem dangerous to the public, but it is activity such as this that leads to violence and fuels organized crime throughout the country,” Sheriff Scott Israel said.

Through wire taps and surveillance work, OCU investigators intercepted communications between the members as they conspired to commit a host of illegal activity. Undercover officers were able to penetrate the organization and performed illegal cash transactions directly with the “agents” themselves.

The investigation is ongoing with several more arrests anticipated in the coming weeks. BSO investigators have so far recovered $1.2 million in illegal funds. The suspects are facing charges of racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, bookmaking, conspiracy to commit bookmaking and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.

“I applaud my Office of Statewide Prosecution and the Broward Sheriff’s Office for their hard work in shutting down this illegal gambling scheme,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

INVESTIGATORS: BSO Sgt. Dan Fitzpatrick, Organized Crime Unit,
Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution

THIS REPORT BY: Gina Carter/PIO 2/13/15 1000


http://www.sheriff.org/posts/post.cfm?i ... 2A1463AA3C

[Dellacroce]

Pagano pleads guilty-

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc ... -1.2146880

[TommyGambino]

Pagano pleads guilty-

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc ... -1.2146880

Nice one. 30 months isn't a bad deal!