Can you imagine the mafia? Secret rituals, inductions, blood oaths—that was the New England Mafia once. But times have changed. The FBI’s Boston office has quietly shut down its organized crime unit, signaling a shift in power. The mafia, once a dominant force with generations of bosses, is now a shadow of its former self. High-profile busts and federal prosecutions ...
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a dark shadow is spreading. Organized crime groups are making their way into more cities than ever before. A new report tells us that in 2024, these gangs were active in over a third of the municipalities in Brazil's vast Amazon region. That's 260 out of 772 towns and cities! The Red Command and the First Capital Command, two po...
In Minnesota, a couple was recently arrested after being accused of stealing a massive amount of Lululemon goods. Jadion Richards, 44, and Akwele Lawes-Richards, 45, from Connecticut, are suspected of orchestrating and carrying out the thefts. How did they allegedly do it? By using clever tricks like blocking and distracting store staff while shoplifting. One interes...
Imagine this: a group of car thieves targeting airports, making off with millions in vehicles. That's exactly what happened at Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Airport, according to police. They've been on the case since February 2023, tracking a gang believed to be from Houston. This crew didn't just hit DFW, though—they've been busy in New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah too. Thr...
On November 13, 2024, a court document in Texas revealed that a Houston-based crime group has been accused of stealing vehicles worth over $5 million from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). They're suspected of targeting parking lots not only at DFW but also at several other airports across the country, including those in Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ut...
A former DEA agent in Buffalo, New York, Joseph Bongiovanni, was found guilty of protecting drug dealers and other organized crime figures. Prosecutors revealed Bongiovanni, now 60, had been shielding his childhood friends and other suspects for over a decade. He warned them about investigations and falsified DEA reports. It’s reported Bongiovanni received bribes tot...
A recent port strike in the US has raised lots of questions about a powerful union called the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and its leader, Harold Daggett. One big issue is that they got a huge pay raise – 62% over six years! This has people wondering how the union is managing its money. There’s something strange about this strike. Out of ne...
Thursday nights on NBC have been a prime spot for crime dramas, but this fall, things are changing. The popular show Law & Order: Organized Crime, which made a comeback in 2022 and won many fans, is no longer part of the Thursday night lineup. Instead, it's moving to Peacock, a streaming platform that already has another hit crime drama, Law & Order: SVU. Mehcad Bro...
Imagine a world where the products you buy online are not what they seem. A world where the boxes are stacked high with stolen goods, hidden behind the façade of legitimate businesses. This is the world that Norman L. Cipriano, 52, and Patrick M. Vigneau, 59, allegedly created as high-ranking members of an organized crime ring. For years, the duo operated a scheme t...
Dwight Manfredi, the charismatic leader of the Tulsa King, is a man who spreads joy wherever he goes. Despite being a former convict with a 25-year prison stint under his belt, he exudes a warm and welcoming aura that puts everyone at ease. His infectious smile and hearty chuckles can brighten up even the most mundane conversations, and his kind heart has won over th...