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« 2 more students arrested in Breakers' break-in | Today | Beacon board members go to court to block removal » May 3, 200612 arraigned on charges linked to gambling ringPROVIDENCE -- Eleven men and one woman were arraigned today on charges stemming from an illegal gambling ring with ties to organized crime. The operation was brought down earlier in the year after authorities wiretapped the suspects' phones, monitoring gambling transactions believed to be worth approximately $1 million over two months in bets on football games. Eleven were charged with violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, one count of bookmaking, and one count of organized criminal gambling. Each pleaded not guilty at the hearing today in Providence Superior Court. Those arraigned are: Joseph F. Achille, 70, of 75 Windmill St., Providence; Donald P. Capasso Jr., 49, of 19 Maribeth Drive, Johnston; Robert Cucinotta, 38, of 103 Scituate Ave., Johnston; Frank Pirri, 49, of 6 Pleasant Ave., Johnston; Robert Graziano, 47, of 29 Deborah St., Providence; Michael Russo, 40, of 84 Victor Ave., Johnston; Robert Passaretta, 41, of 35 Ann Lane, Burrillville; John MacArthur, 62, of 5 Atwells Ave., Providence; Steven Verdecchia, 55, of 3 Western Hills Lane, Apt. 1604, Cranston; Sandra Verdecchia, 49, of 3 Western Hills Lane, Apt. 1604, Cranston, and Peter Derhagopian, 47, of 4 Garwaine Drive, Lincoln. David Achille, 39, of North Providence, faces assault and drug-related charges. All were released on bail. Posted by Steve Peoples CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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