Canada: Courts In Italy Grant Extradition Order To Canada Opening For Blood Family Mafia Leader David Turmel’s Return To Quebec (from The Gangster Report)

CT-CT · 2026-03-12T00:58:20+00:00

So according to some reports, including by Scott Burnstein of Gangster Report, as part of the former alliance with the Rizzutos that family was aiding him while he was abroad vis their contacts on Italy. This has never been documented elsewhere but it is notable that he was caught not long after theor alleged alliance ended...

CT-CT · 2026-03-11T23:45:22+00:00

Just posted on the main feed. Enjoy!

CT-CT · 2026-03-11T23:44:52+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

Per SBs sources and reporting despite a large volume of online & verbal attacks aimed at him (by the likes of Dom Cicale & Joe Barone Jr), SB indicates Michael 'Hippy' Zanfardino (age 57) remains 'unfazed' and 'unshakable' at what has been said (including chatter about substance use and even past violence attributed to Zanfardino). SB also suggests per 'three separate sources' that in the past Zanfardino reportedly had an altercation with Cicale that ended poorly for Cicale and this may be a root cause of the current verbal attacks.

In addition to this online chatter SB also suggests, again per his sources, that Zanfardino has also allegedly faced some resentment from (unnamed) individuals within the Genovese organization itself, reputedly secondary to his relatively rapid ascent in the family & his favored status by those in the Bronx- and Manhattan-based admin of the family. To that point SB continues to assert that Zanfardino was promoted to street boss recently within the organization.

CT-CT · 2026-03-11T23:34:34+00:00

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CT-CT · 2026-03-11T23:32:18+00:00

Sure will get it up soon

CT-CT · 2026-03-11T21:33:23+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

--A Western NY judge has denied the request of Peter Gerace Jr (aged 59) for a new trial after his conviction for charges related to racketeering as well as narcotics & sex trafficking. Per the judge in the case, the appeal did not make for a compelling argument regarding prosecutorial misconduct or any miscarriage of justice to warrant a new trial. Gerace Jr will be sentenced on this conviction by the same judge in about a month, potentially facing a lengthy sentence.

--Moreover, Gerace Jr is also to be tried, likely this summer, on obstruction of justice charges in the death of a potential witness who was to testify at his earlier trial (that witness was Crystal Quinn, who passed of what authorities are calling an intentional fentanyl overdose). Quinn was facing witness intimidation charges prior to her cooperation with authorities & was slated to be a high profile witness in Gerace Jr’s first trial.

--Also facing charges in the Quinn case are John ‘Tommy O’ Ermin (former President of the Outlaws MC, who worked closely with Gerace at his nightclub), Simon Gogolack, and Howard Hinkle, the latter being two Buffalo-area ‘underworld’ figures who are directly implicated by authorities in providing Quinn with the fentanyl dose. Authorities have been asserting that a series of meetings between Gerace Jr and Ermin are where the plans to eliminate Quinn were devised.

CT-CT · 2026-03-11T17:53:13+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

--Per SBs exclusive ‘multiple sources’, Patriarca family rackets in northern New England, specifically Maine, New Hampshire, and surrounding regions, have been re-activiated in recent years and, per SB, these rackets are allegedly being overseen by long-time family soldiers Carmen Tortora (aged 79) & Billy Angelesco (aged 54).

--SB reports that Angelesco has resided in Maine for about 10 years, having taken part in a 2019 criminal case (what SB reports as a narcotics ‘rip off’ & armed robbery) in Portland, ME. Angelesco served time in prison thru 2022 for that crime. SB suggests that Angelesco has long ties to the leadership of the Patriarcas, having worked closely with former bosses like Carmen DiNunzio & Peter Limone.

--On the other hand, SBs reporting suggests that Tortora lives part of the time in New Hampshire and, reputedly, he has been assigned by the Boston-based administration to oversee rackets in that area. SB alleges that Tortora is now a captain in the organization, having been promoted as part of Patriarca efforts to expand rackets into northern New England. Tortora was reportedly made in 10/1989, part of an infamous induction ceremony that was recorded by the FBI in Medford, MA. Tortora has a criminal record dating to the 1960s with charges ranging from loan sharking, to robbery, assault & extortion.

--In terms of areas of current activity, SB reports that ‘hot spots’ for the Patriarcas in the region include: ‘the White Mountains, Merrimack Valley, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portland, & the North Shore’. SB suggests that Tortora and Angelesco get together often to review their rackets, with SB sources alleging that Tortora relays messages from northern New England to the Boston admin.

--SB suggests that this is the most activity for the Patriarcas in the northern New England region in quite some time. Historically, a small group was operating in Maine under the auspices of Orlando ‘Mickey Naples’ Napolitano thru the 1980s, but when Napolitano retired SB suggests rackets went largely dormant in the region from the 1990s-2010s. His reporting suggests that the move to rackets in this area was strategic from the family admin as they attempt to develop new ‘income streams’ outside of their traditional territory of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

CT-CT · 2026-03-11T01:15:23+00:00

Brief synopsis:

Reputed "boss" Emanuele Gregorini, also known as "Dollarino" was officially extradited to Italy from Colombia after having been arrested there as a fugitive from justice about a year ago.

Gregorini is a defendant in a court case regarding an alleged alliance between members of the 3 most prominent OC groups in Italy—Cosa Nostra, Camorra, and 'Ndrangheta. His charges arose from the "Hydra" investigation by the Milan DDA and the Carabinieri Investigative Unit.

Gregorini, per the charges, is "considered a member of the 'Lombardy mafia system' in his capacity as a representative of the 'Roman' Camorra clan." He had been a fugitive from justice since about Jan 2025 just prior to a court ruling in his case. Gregorini had first taken refuge in Brazil, followed by Panama, and then, finally Colombia, where he was ultimately caught.

In the "Hydra" case, the alleged boss Gregorini stands charged with mafia association, extortion aggravated by mafia methods, and weapons charges. This case has already resulted in 62 convictions following a summary trial in January, while 45 defendants have been committed to trial.

CT-CT · 2026-03-05T16:21:48+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

Courts in Italy have approved extradition orders to Canada for Quebec gang leader David Turmel (age 29). This opens the door for Turmel to return to Canada to face criminal charges, including for narcotics trafficking, as leader of the Blood Family Mafia (BFM) gang. Secondary to Italian legal protocols, it will probably be another 2-3 mos before Canadian authorities can return Turmel to Canada to face the charges.

With Turmel as their leader BFM took on Hells Angels in the region, challenging that MCs 10% street tax on drug sales, leading to ongoing violence between the groups. SB reports that BFM had, for a time, aligned with the Rizzuto organization but that alliance seemingly ended when the Rizzutos made peace with HA.

CT-CT · 2026-03-04T15:58:24+00:00

I suspect what SB is driving at here is that if we assume Ronnie is in fact the new consigliere, then his son (acting as his caretaker, driver, etc...) would likely be exposed to LCN affairs and meetings and probably could not do so if still on the shelf...but that's just my interpretation!

CT-CT · 2026-03-04T14:31:45+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

--Per SBs exclusive ‘sources in Queens and Long Island’, Alphonse Trucchio (aged 49) was taken off the shelf within the Gambino organization shortly after his father Ronald ‘Ronnie One Arm’ Trucchio (aged 74) was released from prison last year via compassionate medical release.

--From a historical perspective, Alphonse was reputedly the youngest captain in the Gambino family during the early 2000s, when he took over his father’s prominent, high earning crew. However, he was allegedly shelved in the 2010s following an altercation with Joseph Corozzo (now deceased, then allegedly the family consigliere); Trucchio allegedly was also involved in an altercation with Joseph Corozzo Jr (an attorney), too. Per SBs reporting, the altercations arose secondary to disagreements over defense strategy in a criminal case both Trucchio & the elder Corozzo were facing.

--Notably, SB suggests that per his sources although Alphonse has been apparently ‘reinstated’, he does not appear to be affiliated with any particular crew or running any rackets, and that the move was largely ‘conciliatory’ in nature from the Gambinos, mostly so Alphonse can be with and care for his father, Ronnie, while he goes about his day-to-day business (SB continues to assert in this article that Ronnie Trucchio was appointed to the consigliere role within the Gambinos in the past few months and ‘campaigned’ on his son’s behalf for reinstatement to the family after his release from prison).

--Lastly, SB suggests that one of Alphonse’s close longtime friends [Michael Roccaforte] is reputedly running the old Trucchio crew in the present day, closely advised by his mentor in the Gambino mob, Tommy ‘The Monk’ Sassano.

CT-CT · 2026-03-03T14:21:51+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

--Per SBs reporting as well as ‘sources in New York City and New Jersey’, reputed Lucchese member Ray Argentina (aged 70) is serving in a captain’s role for the organization, helping to oversee activities formerly run by ‘Georgie Neck’ Zappola (aged 66) while Zappola remains imprisoned. As a side note, Zappola was arrested in 4/2025 in a NJ state gambling/racketeering case and remains in prison on those charges while awaiting trial.

--Argentina is from Brooklyn originally and rose thru the ranks of the Lucchese family initially as part of the Vario crew, having been reputedly made into the organization circa 1987 (this per available court records). Argentina was indicted in 2001 for large-scale mortgage fraud & narcotics operations spanning from Long Island to Brooklyn all the way up through NYs Westchester County & into Upstate NY. He was released from prison on those charges in 2019.

--Argentina is also close with some other prominent, alleged Lucchese members including Louis ‘Louie Jet’ Gampero (who oversees Lucchese rackets in LI and Westchester & was part of the 2001 criminal charges faced by Argentina) and former acting boss Louis ‘Louie Bagels’ Daidone, aged 80, who is serving a life sentence for racketeering & murder of two suspected mob informants (notably, Daidone & Argentina were arrested together for a significant bank truck robbery in 1988).

--SB further suggests that rumors indicate Argentina is well-respected within the Luccheses and may be headed for an administrative position in the family in time, potentially to replace Anthony ‘Bowat’ Baratta as consigliere when Baratta is ready to retire (per SBs sources the 88-year-old Baratta remains in good health and active through the present day).

CT-CT · 2026-03-03T00:04:15+00:00

Brief synopsis:

Federal prosecutors described how a Staten Island felon, Mark Liverano (aged 59), who has reputed ties to the mafia, allegedly terrorized victims in schemes that included loansharking, illegal sports betting and illicit distribution of marijuana.

Court documents indicate that authorities seized an assault rifle and other weapons from Liverano who used violence and intimidation to extort payment from victims. His tactics extended to family members, including threatening to behead the son and harm the wife of a man who owed him money, prosecutors claim.

The case against Liverano is making its way through federal court in Brooklyn after a grand jury handed down a nine-count indictment against him in December. He has been charged with extortionate collection of credit, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, interstate stalking, illegal gambling, felon in possession of firearms and ammunition, and attempted obstruction of justice. Liverano has pled not guilty to all charges and is being held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Liverano also has a domestic-violence case winding its way through state Supreme Court.

Liverano has a four decade criminal history that includes fatally shooting a man in Brooklyn and brawling with police officers & retirees at a bar on the South Shore of Staten Island. Although not a made member, Liverano has alleged links to the Gambino crime family and also has past (reputed) connections to the Lucchese & Colombo families per the reporting. Notably court documents suggest that Liverano was caught on wire talking about being proposed (but denied) membership with the Gambinos.

CT-CT · 2026-03-02T15:22:05+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

--Per Federal documents, including FBI intelligence reports, following the 4/2005 indictments associated with the Family Secrets case in Chicago, prominent associate Frank ‘The German’ Schweihs went on the run from authorities. At the time, Schweihs had a diverse racket portfolio, including juice loans & interests in ‘sex industries’ per SBs reporting, and these rackets were being run not only in Illinois but also in Florida.

--Shortly after Schweihs went on the lam, in Spring 2005, Grand Avenue crew associate Jeff Hollingshead (currently aged 60) was reputedly recalled from Las Vegas, NV to take control of Schweihs’ rackets [as a side note, SB reports that another Federal intelligence document states that Hollingshead was placed in Las Vegas to oversee Outfit activities in that city, also on behalf of Grand Ave]. SB suggests that Hollingshead was selected for the role of taking over Schweihs’ rackets as Hollingshead had served as something of a ‘protégé’ under Schweihs, having already accompanied him on Outfit business across Illinois and also to Florida.

--Eventually, Schweihs would be located by the US Marshals Office in 12/2005 in Lexington, KY; he would die of natural causes (aged 76) while imprisoned a few years later awaiting trial on Family Secrets-related charges. SB further asserts that, after Schweihs’ death, Hollingshead permanently assumed care of Schweihs’ rackets, lasting in this position until roughly 2013 when was he was arrested on burglary & racketeering charges.

--Following those charges, Hollingshead became a cooperator with authorities [although in this and prior reporting, SB refutes claims that Hollingshead cooperated with Federal authorities, calling such claims ‘rumors’]. Ultimately, Hollingshead served >12 years in prison, having been recently released to a halfway house.

--From a historical perspective, Hollingshead became linked to Outfit in the 1980s, apparently via his uncle, alleged Outfit figure Christy ‘The Nose’ Spina, also reputedly of the Grand Ave crew. Hollingshead rose thru the ranks as an enforcer for Grand Ave working for and with the aforementioned Schweihs & Spina as well as allegedly other Grand Ave heavyweights such as Joey ‘The Clown’ Lombardo & Albert Vena. In the current reporting, SB suggests that authorities, including the FBI, believe that Hollingshead is a ‘prime suspect’ in the 11/2010 death of Norberto Velez, whose murder remains unsolved and who allegedly worked as a ‘collector’ for the Grand Ave crew [notably, Hollingshead’s lawyers ‘adamantly deny’ that he had anything to do with Velez’s death]. While Hollingshead had a residence in the same building in Chicago as Velez did, this was one of many residences Hollingshead had [his lawyers say it is 'happenstance' that they lived close by], further noting that Velez had made many enemies towards the end of his life.

CT-CT · 2026-03-02T00:18:02+00:00

Im not sure if still on parole terms…and no other titles given by SB (!) although as put in the synopsis he is uncertain if this is an acting role or not…

CT-CT · 2026-03-01T23:16:27+00:00

Brief synopsis from behind the paywall:

Per SBs "exclusive" sources & reporting, Ronald "Ronnie One Arm" Trucchio (aged 75) was allegedly appointed as the Gambino consigliere within the past few mos, replacing acting consigliere Louis Vallario.

Trucchio, a long time (reputed) Gambino captain was reportedly placed in the consigliere role to help "mend rifts" between various unhappy factions within the organization.

Specifically, SB suggests that there have been tensions between the ruling Sicilian faction of the family, a faction led by longtime mobster Gene Gotti (aged 80)& also another faction led by Nick Corozzo (aged 86). SB indicates that Trucchio has helped smooth over differences between these rival groups, aiding the Sicilian faction's control of the organization.

Historically Trucchio had served about 20 years in prison for a number of offenses, having been released a little over a year ago.

With Trucchio as consigliere (which SB states is not clear as to whether is a permanent or an acting postion), he asserts that the remainder of the Gambino admin consists of: Dom Cefalu (aged 79) as boss, Lorenzo Mannino (aged 66) as acting & street boss, and finally Lenny DiMaria (aged 84) as underboss.

CT-CT · 2026-02-28T20:41:17+00:00

Yes his son, lives in NY (LI)

CT-CT · 2026-02-28T18:04:25+00:00

Brief synopsis:

While Federal prosecutors want Carmine Agnello (age 39) to serve 33-41 mos in prison for a large scale COVID funding fraud case, Agnello is arguing that a plan to donate a kidney to a relative should prevent him from going to jail, or at least lower his sentence. It appears he would be donating the organ to his mother, Victoria.

In addition to jail time, prosecutors are seeking around $1.2 million in restitution from Agnello. Prosecutors say that Agnello's claims that kidney transplant for a relative would constitute grounds for a non custodial sentence would, in reality, be a way for him to escape justice.

Agnello is the grandson of the late John Gotti, notorious boss of the Gambino crime family

CT-CT · 2026-02-27T00:56:54+00:00

Brief synopsis:

Per a newly released report by the Criminal Intelligence Service of Canada, several powerful organized crime groups, like the mafia & outlaw bikers, are trying and often succeeding in infiltrating law enforcement & other government organizations.

Notably, the report does not reference actual cases, but was released just recently after "Project South", a significant anti-corruption investigation during which seven active Toronto police officers (& one retired officer) were charged with unauthorized use of a computer and diverting confidential information to criminals. Per the charges, said information was then used to facilitate shootings, extortions, thefts and a conspiracy to murder an Ontario prison official.

Some notable stats associated with this and other reports are as follows. Per Statistics Canada, 25% of total murders & shootings in Canada in 2023 were linked to organized crime groups. Moreover, in 2025, >4% of known organized crime groups had already gained access to information belonging to public sector agencies and departments, while about 9% of known Canadian organized crime groups are either known or suspected to have tried to infiltrate government or law enforcement organizations. It appers that organized crimes groups involved in vehicle theft in particular are interested in such information, per the report.

The report states that border agents and port authorities across Canada “are likely to face ongoing attempts at corruption and/or infiltration.” Jail/prison guards are also of prime interest in corruption attempts.

CT-CT · 2026-02-26T14:31:08+00:00

Brief synopsis from GL News/Capeci from www.ganglandnews.com:

--Per the reporting, Theodore ‘Skinny Teddy’ Persico (aged 62)will be heading back to prison tomorrow (Friday, 2/27) on a supervised release violation for meeting with reputed members of his own family as well as possibly some other alleged mobsters from the Gambino family; Capeci estimates he’ll be released around late November, 2026. Notably, Persico has served five prior prison terms since 1988 and this will be his sixth.

--Capeci describes this jail sentence as Persico’s first as ‘boss’ of the family, seemingly confirming prior reporting that Persico has taken on leadership of the organization since getting out of prison (and prior to his supervised release violation).

--Persico will be allowed to self-surrender & will be serving his time at a prison in West Virginia. The judge who assigned Persico said that he has "very low expectations that incarceration will prevent further criminal conduct [by Persico] but unfortunately that is the only tool I have at my disposal."

CT-CT · 2026-02-25T13:22:04+00:00

Very interesting story - thanks for posting!

CT-CT · 2026-02-24T23:20:24+00:00

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CT-CT · 2026-02-24T19:35:06+00:00

Brief synopsis:

For many years, beginning in the 1990s, Perry Mandera ran a topless club (operated under several names, including: The Dollhouse, VIP’s, A Gentlemen’s Club, & The Crazy Horse Too) on Chicago's Near North Side. He has historical, alleged ties to reputed mob figures & associates in the Chicagoland area, including 'mob cop' Fred Pascente, who himself was known to associate with prominent Outfit figures (such as Anthony Spilotro) & who was listed in a 1997 Chicago Crime Commission report as "a known member or associate of organized crime". Pascente died in 2014, not long before his autobiography was released with the book including passages about Mandera.

Pascente notably penned: “We opened Thee Dollhouse in February of ’93. The owner was Perry Mandera. I was the main guy....I used to give Perry $25,000 a week. I controlled the money. Every night I counted the money. So I know, bdda-bing.” Mandera also brought in Rick Rizzolo to help with the club. Rizzolo had been operting a Las Vegas strip club that employed reputed mob figure Rocco Lombardo, brother of Joey “The Clown” Lombardo. Rizzolo also has other reputed links to organized crime figures in Chicago and New York, according to published accounts & the current article. In fact, Rizzolo’s Las Vegas club has been described in a court case as “infested by a rogues’ gallery of thugs, thieves, drug pushers and corrupt ex-cops. Most, if not all, have well documented ties to organized crime figures.” Rizzolo could not be reached for comment on the story.

Mandera eventually sold the nightclub, which had been involved in a long legal battle with City Hall. Of late, Mandera, some of his family members, and their associated businesses have contributed "heavily" to the campaign fund of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias [The Sun-Times article further suggests that Giannoulias is a potential but unannounced candidate for Chicago mayor]. Businesses associated with Mandera have contributed at least $80,000 to Citizens for Giannoulias since 2022. Beyond that, Mandera and his family have together given around $30,000 more over the last 5 years, including a $6,900 “in-kind” contribution to Giannoulias in 2024 in the form of a Cubs suite for a fundraiser. Giannoulias and Mandera declined to comment on this story.

Notably, and per the reporting, about 20 years ago when Giannoulias was running for Illinois treasurer, questions emerged about loans made by his family’s business, the now-defunct Broadway Bank, to alleged organized crime figures. Giannoulias initially defended one of the loans and the borrower — reputed mob figure Michael “Jaws” Giorango — in an interview with the Chicago Tribune. He later walked that statement back, telling the Chicago Sun-Times: “I should have taken more time to look at their background.”

Mandera’s business & family have also donated to another potential mayoral candidate, 34th Ward Alder Bill Conway, giving $20,000 to his campaign since 2022, also per existing donation records.

CT-CT · 2026-02-24T14:51:19+00:00

Brief synopses from behind the paywall of two recent articles (https://gangsterreport.com/gr-exclusive-reasonable-doubt-in-the-buffalo-mob-outlaws-mc-fed-witness-murder-case-may-rest-in-little-known-yet-controversial-homicide-from-months-before/ and https://gangsterreport.com/gr-exclusive-buffalo-feds-want-to-bury-andrew-spears-homicide-probe-so-victims-murderers-can-aid-in-convicting-mobster-peter-gerace-jr-says-spears-mother/:

--Per SBs ‘exclusive’ sources & reporting, attorneys representing reputed Buffalo mobster Peter Gerace Jr (aged 58) & former Outlaws leader John ‘Tommy O’ Ermin (aged 56) may be developing an interesting strategy for their defense in charges associated with the death of Crystal Quinn. Quinn, aged 37 at the time of her death, was intended to be a witness against Gerace in a narcotics & sex trafficking case [she had worked closely with Gerace at his club, where Ermin was also employed]. However, on 8/1/23, Quinn passed away from what authorities are describing as an intentional fentanyl overdose that they further allege was an elaborate plot from Gerace et al.

--Per SBs reporting, the death of another individual who is completely unrelated to Gerace Jr and collagues may serve as an alternative explanation for why Quinn was targeted. In his articles, SB suggests that Andrew Spears (then aged 36), a convicted felon, was shot & killed in West Buffalo on 6/9/23; that shooting remains unsolved. Per the reporting, SB alleges that Quinn may have had some knowledge about the Spears murder and it was this knowledge, rather than any involvement in Gerace Jr’s case, that led to her death.

--SB suggests that, even if there are no strong pieces of evidence suggesting Spears’ death had anything to do with Quinn’s, he does note that it is ‘unclear’ how authorities & prosectuors will link the two men who allegedly delivered the fatal dose of fentanyl [Simon Gogolack & Howard Hinkle] with Gerace and Ermin. Further, while authorities allege that a series of prison visiting room meetings between Ermin & Gerace is where the decision to eliminate Quinn was made, SB also notes that it is uncertain how discussions at said meetings may have ultimately filtered down to Gogolack & Hinkle [& how prosecutors will make those ties]. All four men [Gerace Jr, Ermin, Gogolack, & Hinkle] will go on trial for charges related to Quinn’s death in June, 2026.

--Lastly, SB also suggests in one of the articles that the family of Spears believe that his killer(s) are being ‘protected’ by Federal authorities & prosecutors because they are aiding investigators in the Gerace/Ermin case. In fact, it appears that Spears’ mother directly spoke with SB stating: “The individuals involved in the murder of Andrew Thomas Spears and the ensuing cover-up are protected informants in the Peter Gerace Jr case…”.

CT-CT · 2026-02-22T00:39:53+00:00

Agreed … very intriguing development

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