Alleged Street Boss And Underboss Of La Cosa Nostra Family Charged With Murder And Racketering Offenses In White Plains Federal Court
In May 2017, Matthew Madonna (street boss), Steven Crea Sr. (underboss), and Steven Crea Jr. (captain) of the Luchese La Cosa Nostra family were charged with ordering the 2013 murder of Michael Meldish and leading a decade-long racketeering enterprise involving narcotics, extortion, and witness tampering, resulting in the indictment of 19 family members and associates.
On May 31, 2017, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York unsealed a superseding indictment charging 19 members and associates of the Luchese crime family with racketeering, murder, narcotics trafficking, and firearms offenses. The charges include the November 2013 murder of associate Michael Meldish, ordered by alleged street boss Matthew Madonna, underboss Steven Crea Sr., and captain Steven Crea Jr., along with multiple other violent crimes, extortion, and witness intimidation spanning 2000 to 2017. All defendants face RICO charges carrying potential life sentences, with 15 arrested that day and key figures already in custody on related state or federal charges.
On May 31, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a superseding indictment charging 19 members and associates of the Luchese La Cosa Nostra family with a wide array of racketeering, murder, narcotics, and firearms offenses dating from 2000 to 2017. The indictment targeted the entire leadership structure, including alleged street boss Matthew Madonna, underboss Steven Crea Sr., consigliere Joseph DiNapoli, and captain Steven Crea Jr., who were accused of ordering the November 15, 2013 murder of associate Michael Meldish to enforce discipline and advance their positions. Additional charges included attempted murders, extortion, witness tampering, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, demonstrating a sustained criminal enterprise operating across New York City. Fifteen defendants were taken into custody on the day the indictment was unsealed, while Christopher Londonio, Terrence Caldwell, and Vincent Bruno were already in federal custody, and Madonna was transferred from state to federal custody. The case was the result of a multi-agency effort led by the FBI, NYPD, HSI, and the Waterfront Commission, highlighting the enduring presence of organized crime despite decades of law enforcement pressure. All defendants face charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, with murder-related counts potentially carrying life sentences under 18 U.S.C. § 1959. The prosecution emphasized that the Luchese Family’s violent tactics and systemic corruption continue to harm communities, and law enforcement remains committed to dismantling such organizations.
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- U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Charges Filed Against Entire Administration of the Luchese Family (Boss, Underboss, and Consigliere), As Well As Four Captains, Five Soldiers, and Seven Associates
- Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), Angel M. Melendez, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), James P. O’Neill, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), and Walter M. Arsenault, Executive Director of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor announced the filing of a Superseding Indictment charging 19 members and associates of the Luchese Family of La Cosa Nostra with racketeering, murder, narcotics, and firearms offenses
- The Superseding Indictment builds on charges previously filed against Luchese soldier CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO and Luchese associate TERRENCE CALDWELL, who were charged in February 2017 with racketeering offenses, including the murder of Michael Meldish, a Luchese associate who was killed in the Bronx on November 15, 2013
- The Superseding Indictment charges MATTHEW MADONNA, the alleged street boss of the Luchese Family, STEVEN CREA SR., the alleged underboss of the Family, and STEVEN CREA JR., LONDONIO’s alleged captain in the Family, with ordering the murder of Meldish
- The Superseding Indictment contains additional racketeering charges against MADONNA, CREA SR., and CREA JR., as well as the alleged consigliere of the Luchese Family, JOSEPH DiNAPOLI, and numerous other members and associates of La Cosa Nostra
- Fifteen of the defendants charged were taken into custody today
- CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO, TERRENCE CALDWELL, and VINCENT BRUNO were already in federal custody on other charges
- MATTHEW MADONNA was already in custody on state charges and was transferred today to federal custody
- All defendants arrested today will be presented in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy this afternoon
- The case is assigned to United States District Judge Cathy Seibel, who will hold an initial conference on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.
- Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said “As today’s charges demonstrate, La Cosa Nostra remains alive and active in New York City, but so does our commitment to eradicate the mob’s parasitic presence. We have charged 19 members and associates of the Luchese Crime Family, including its entire administration – the street boss, underboss and consigliere – with serious racketeering offenses. The defendants allegedly used violence and threats of violence, as the mob always has, to make illegal money, to enforce discipline in the ranks, and to silence witnesses. The mob members and associates charged today will answer for their alleged misdeeds in a court of law.”
- FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William F. Sweeney Jr. said “Organized crime families believe their way of life is acceptable and continue to show through their criminal behavior that they don’t plan to stop.”
Press Release Alleged Street Boss And Underboss Of La Cosa Nostra Family Charged With Murder And Racketering Offenses In White Plains Federal Court Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Charges Filed Against Entire Administration of the Luchese Family (Boss, Underboss, and Consigliere), As Well As Four Captains, Five Soldiers, and Seven Associates. Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Angel M. Melendez, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), James P. O’Neill, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), and Walter M. Arsenault, Executive Director of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, announced today the filing of a Superseding Indictment charging 19 members and associates of the Luchese Family of La Cosa Nostra with racketeering, murder, narcotics, and firearms offenses. The Superseding Indictment builds on charges previously filed against Luchese soldier CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO and Luchese associate TERRENCE CALDWELL, who were charged in February 2017 with racketeering offenses, including the murder of Michael Meldish, a Luchese associate who was killed in the Bronx on November 15, 2013. The Superseding Indictment charges MATTHEW MADONNA, the alleged street boss of the Luchese Family, STEVEN CREA SR., the alleged underboss of the Family, and STEVEN CREA JR., LONDONIO’s alleged captain in the Family, with ordering the murder of Meldish. The Superseding Indictment also contains additional racketeering charges against MADONNA, CREA SR., and CREA JR., as well as the alleged consigliere of the Luchese Family, JOSEPH DiNAPOLI, and numerous other members and associates of La Cosa Nostra. Fifteen of the defendants charged were taken into custody today. CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO, TERRENCE CALDWELL, and VINCENT BRUNO were already in federal custody on other charges. MATTHEW MADONNA was already in custody on state charges and was transferred today to federal custody. All defendants arrested today will be presented in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy this afternoon. The case is assigned to United States District Judge Cathy Seibel, who will hold an initial conference on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said: “As today’s charges demonstrate, La Cosa Nostra remains alive and active in New York City, but so does our commitment to eradicate the mob’s parasitic presence. We have charged 19 members and associates of the Luchese Crime Family, including its entire administration – the street boss, underboss and consigliere – with serious racketeering offenses. The defendants allegedly used violence and threats of violence, as the mob always has, to make illegal money, to enforce discipline in the ranks, and to silence witnesses. The mob members and associates charged today will answer for their alleged misdeeds in a court of law.” FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “Organized crime families believe their way of life is acceptable and continue to show through their criminal behavior that they don’t plan to stop. Their crimes aren’t victimless, and this case proves they’re willing to use murder and many other violent tactics to enforce their dominance. The FBI/NYPD Joint Organized Crime Task Force and our other law enforcement partners, who have done exceptional work in this case, don’t plan to stop our pursuit of these crime families because they have a direct negative impact on communities and neighborhoods where they operate.” HSI Special Agent in Charge Angel M. Melendez said: “The Luchese Family and its associates are alleged to be linked to guns, drugs, racketeering, and murder. They are also alleged to have used their criminal enterprise to launder money, tamper with witnesses and extortion. It is clear that this ‘family’ business is of no benefit to its community or to this great city. HSI will continue to strengthen its partnership with the FBI and NYPD to ensure that alleged criminals like the Luchese Family face the consequences of their actions.” NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill said: “The allegations and extent of the criminal behavior are extraordinary. The Luchese Family operated with seeming impunity, allegedly carrying out murder, robberies, extortion, among a myriad of other charges unsealed today. We will not stop until violence has been eradicated – be it from a street gang or the mob.” Waterfront Commission Executive Director Walter M. Arsenault said: “The Waterfront Commission will continue to work with all of its law enforcement partners to eliminate Organized Crime wherever it is found.” According to the allegations in the Superseding Indictment[1], which was filed in White Plains federal court on May 24, 2017, and was unsealed today: La Cosa Nostra or “the Mafia” is a criminal organization composed of leaders, members, and associates who work together and coordinate to engage in criminal activities. La Cosa Nostra operates through entities known as “Families.” In the New York City area, those families include the Genovese, Gambino, Luchese, Bonanno, Colombo, and Decavalcante Families. Each Family operates through groups of individuals known as “crews” and “regimes.” Each “crew” has as its leader a person known as a “Caporegime,” “Capo,” “Captain,” or “Skipper,” who is responsible for supervising the criminal activities of his crew and providing “Soldiers” and associates with support and protection. In return, the Capo typically receives a share of the illegal earnings of each of his crew’s Soldiers and associates, which is sometimes referred to as Atribute.@ Each crew consists of “made” members, sometimes known as “Soldiers,” “wiseguys,” “friends of ours,” and “good fellows.” Soldiers are aided in their criminal endeavors by other trusted individuals, known as “associates,” who sometimes are referred to as “connected” or identified as “with” a Soldier or other member of the Family. Associates participate in the various activities of the crew and its members. In order for an associate to become a made member of the Family, the associate must first be of Italian descent and typically needs to demonstrate the ability to generate income for the Family and/or the willingness to commit acts of violence. At most times relevant to the charges in the Superseding Indictment, MATTHEW MADONNA was the street boss of the family – that is, the individual who managed the affairs of the Family on behalf of the formal boss, who is serving a life sentence in federal prison. STEVEN CREA SR., a/k/a “Wonder Boy,” was the Underboss of the Luchese Family, and JOSEPH DINAPOLI was the Consigliere of the Luchese Family. Additionally, STEVEN CREA JR., DOMINIC TRUSCELLO, JOHN CASTELUCCI, a/k/a “Big John,” and TINDARO CORSO, a/k/a “Tino,” were Captains or Acting Captains in the Luchese Family. JOSEPH VENICE, JAMES MAFFUCCI, a/k/a “Jimmy the Jew,” JOSEPH DATELLO, a/k/a “Big Joe,” a/k/a “Joey Glasses,” PAUL CASSANO, a/k/a “Paulie Roast Beef,” and CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO were Soldiers in the Luchese Family. The Superseding Indictment alleges that from at least in or about 2000 up to and including in or about 2017, MATTHEW MADONNA, STEVEN CREA SR., JOSEPH DINAPOLI, STEVEN CREA JR., DOMINIC TRUSCELLO, JOHN CASTELUCCI, TINDARO CORSO, JOSEPH VENICE, JAMES MAFFUCCI, JOSEPH DATELLO, PAUL CASSANO, CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO, TERRENCE CALDWELL, a/k/a “T,” VINCENT BRUNO, BRIAN VAUGHAN, CARMINE GARCIA, a/k/a “Spanish Carmine,” RICHARD O’CONNOR, ROBERT CAMILLI, and JOHN INCATASCIATO, along with other members and associates of La Cosa Nostra, committed a wide array of crimes in connection with their association with the mafia, including murder, attempted murder, assault, robbery, extortion, gambling, narcotics trafficking, witness tampering, fraud, money laundering, and trafficking in contraband cigarettes. Of particular significance, on or about November 15, 2013, MADONNA, CREA SR. CREA JR., LONDONIO, and CALDWELL murdered and procured the murder of Michael Meldish in order to maintain or increase their status in La Cosa Nostra. The Superseding Indictment also alleges the following additional violent incidents: In late 2012, PAUL CASSANO and VINCENT BRUNO, acting at the direction of CREA SR. and CREA JR., attempted to murder a mafia associate who had shown disrespect toward CREA SR. As charged in the initial Indictment, on May 29, 2013, TERRENCE CALDWELL attempted to murder a Bonanno Soldier in the vicinity of First Avenue and 111th Street, in Manhattan. In or about October 2016, STEVEN CREA SR. and JOSEPH DATELLO attempted to murder a witness who had previously provided information regarding the activities of La Cosa Nostra to state and federal law enforcement. * * * A chart containing the ages, residency information, and charges against the defendants, as well as the maximum penalties they face, is attached. Mr. Kim praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI’s Organized Crime Task Force, which comprises agents and detectives of the FBI, NYPD, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. He also thanked the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Inspector General's Office, the Chesterfield County (VA) Police Department, and the Guardia Civil (Spain). He added that the investigation is continuing. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Hartman, Hagan Scotten, and Jacqueline Kelly are in charge of the prosecution. The case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit and White Plains Division. The charges contained in the Superseding Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. United States v. Mathew Madonna, et al., S1 17 Cr. 89 (CS) DEFENDANT AGE CITY OF RESIDENCE CHARGES MAX SENT. Madonna, Matthew 81 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Crea, Sr., Steven 69 Crestwood, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life DiNapoli, Joseph 81 Bronx, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Crea, Jr., Steven 45 New Rochelle, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Truscello, Dominic 83 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Castelucci, John 57 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Corso, Tindaro 56 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Venice, Joseph 56 Yonkers, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Maffucci, James 69 Manhattan, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Datello, Joseph 66 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Londonio, Christopher 43 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Cassano, Paul 38 Yonkers, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Caldwell, Terrence 59 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Bruno, Vincent 33 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Vaughan, Brian 51 Matawan, NJ 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Garcia, Carmine 65 Hawthorne, NJ 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life O’Connor, Richard 63 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Camilli, Robert 60 Briarcliff Manor, NY 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 20 Years Incatasciato, John 42 Elmsford, NY 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 20 Years [1]Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Superseding Indictment and the description of the Superseding Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. Updated May 31, 2017 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 17-155
Press Release Alleged Street Boss And Underboss Of La Cosa Nostra Family Charged With Murder And Racketering Offenses In White Plains Federal Court Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Share FacebookLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. XLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. LinkedInLinks to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. Email For Immediate Release U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York Charges Filed Against Entire Administration of the Luchese Family (Boss, Underboss, and Consigliere), As Well As Four Captains, Five Soldiers, and Seven Associates. Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), Angel M. Melendez, Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (“HSI”), James P. O’Neill, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (“NYPD”), and Walter M. Arsenault, Executive Director of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, announced today the filing of a Superseding Indictment charging 19 members and associates of the Luchese Family of La Cosa Nostra with racketeering, murder, narcotics, and firearms offenses. The Superseding Indictment builds on charges previously filed against Luchese soldier CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO and Luchese associate TERRENCE CALDWELL, who were charged in February 2017 with racketeering offenses, including the murder of Michael Meldish, a Luchese associate who was killed in the Bronx on November 15, 2013. The Superseding Indictment charges MATTHEW MADONNA, the alleged street boss of the Luchese Family, STEVEN CREA SR., the alleged underboss of the Family, and STEVEN CREA JR., LONDONIO’s alleged captain in the Family, with ordering the murder of Meldish. The Superseding Indictment also contains additional racketeering charges against MADONNA, CREA SR., and CREA JR., as well as the alleged consigliere of the Luchese Family, JOSEPH DiNAPOLI, and numerous other members and associates of La Cosa Nostra. Fifteen of the defendants charged were taken into custody today. CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO, TERRENCE CALDWELL, and VINCENT BRUNO were already in federal custody on other charges. MATTHEW MADONNA was already in custody on state charges and was transferred today to federal custody. All defendants arrested today will be presented in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy this afternoon. The case is assigned to United States District Judge Cathy Seibel, who will hold an initial conference on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Acting U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said: “As today’s charges demonstrate, La Cosa Nostra remains alive and active in New York City, but so does our commitment to eradicate the mob’s parasitic presence. We have charged 19 members and associates of the Luchese Crime Family, including its entire administration – the street boss, underboss and consigliere – with serious racketeering offenses. The defendants allegedly used violence and threats of violence, as the mob always has, to make illegal money, to enforce discipline in the ranks, and to silence witnesses. The mob members and associates charged today will answer for their alleged misdeeds in a court of law.” FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William F. Sweeney Jr. said: “Organized crime families believe their way of life is acceptable and continue to show through their criminal behavior that they don’t plan to stop. Their crimes aren’t victimless, and this case proves they’re willing to use murder and many other violent tactics to enforce their dominance. The FBI/NYPD Joint Organized Crime Task Force and our other law enforcement partners, who have done exceptional work in this case, don’t plan to stop our pursuit of these crime families because they have a direct negative impact on communities and neighborhoods where they operate.” HSI Special Agent in Charge Angel M. Melendez said: “The Luchese Family and its associates are alleged to be linked to guns, drugs, racketeering, and murder. They are also alleged to have used their criminal enterprise to launder money, tamper with witnesses and extortion. It is clear that this ‘family’ business is of no benefit to its community or to this great city. HSI will continue to strengthen its partnership with the FBI and NYPD to ensure that alleged criminals like the Luchese Family face the consequences of their actions.” NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill said: “The allegations and extent of the criminal behavior are extraordinary. The Luchese Family operated with seeming impunity, allegedly carrying out murder, robberies, extortion, among a myriad of other charges unsealed today. We will not stop until violence has been eradicated – be it from a street gang or the mob.” Waterfront Commission Executive Director Walter M. Arsenault said: “The Waterfront Commission will continue to work with all of its law enforcement partners to eliminate Organized Crime wherever it is found.” According to the allegations in the Superseding Indictment[1], which was filed in White Plains federal court on May 24, 2017, and was unsealed today: La Cosa Nostra or “the Mafia” is a criminal organization composed of leaders, members, and associates who work together and coordinate to engage in criminal activities. La Cosa Nostra operates through entities known as “Families.” In the New York City area, those families include the Genovese, Gambino, Luchese, Bonanno, Colombo, and Decavalcante Families. Each Family operates through groups of individuals known as “crews” and “regimes.” Each “crew” has as its leader a person known as a “Caporegime,” “Capo,” “Captain,” or “Skipper,” who is responsible for supervising the criminal activities of his crew and providing “Soldiers” and associates with support and protection. In return, the Capo typically receives a share of the illegal earnings of each of his crew’s Soldiers and associates, which is sometimes referred to as Atribute.@ Each crew consists of “made” members, sometimes known as “Soldiers,” “wiseguys,” “friends of ours,” and “good fellows.” Soldiers are aided in their criminal endeavors by other trusted individuals, known as “associates,” who sometimes are referred to as “connected” or identified as “with” a Soldier or other member of the Family. Associates participate in the various activities of the crew and its members. In order for an associate to become a made member of the Family, the associate must first be of Italian descent and typically needs to demonstrate the ability to generate income for the Family and/or the willingness to commit acts of violence. At most times relevant to the charges in the Superseding Indictment, MATTHEW MADONNA was the street boss of the family – that is, the individual who managed the affairs of the Family on behalf of the formal boss, who is serving a life sentence in federal prison. STEVEN CREA SR., a/k/a “Wonder Boy,” was the Underboss of the Luchese Family, and JOSEPH DINAPOLI was the Consigliere of the Luchese Family. Additionally, STEVEN CREA JR., DOMINIC TRUSCELLO, JOHN CASTELUCCI, a/k/a “Big John,” and TINDARO CORSO, a/k/a “Tino,” were Captains or Acting Captains in the Luchese Family. JOSEPH VENICE, JAMES MAFFUCCI, a/k/a “Jimmy the Jew,” JOSEPH DATELLO, a/k/a “Big Joe,” a/k/a “Joey Glasses,” PAUL CASSANO, a/k/a “Paulie Roast Beef,” and CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO were Soldiers in the Luchese Family. The Superseding Indictment alleges that from at least in or about 2000 up to and including in or about 2017, MATTHEW MADONNA, STEVEN CREA SR., JOSEPH DINAPOLI, STEVEN CREA JR., DOMINIC TRUSCELLO, JOHN CASTELUCCI, TINDARO CORSO, JOSEPH VENICE, JAMES MAFFUCCI, JOSEPH DATELLO, PAUL CASSANO, CHRISTOPHER LONDONIO, TERRENCE CALDWELL, a/k/a “T,” VINCENT BRUNO, BRIAN VAUGHAN, CARMINE GARCIA, a/k/a “Spanish Carmine,” RICHARD O’CONNOR, ROBERT CAMILLI, and JOHN INCATASCIATO, along with other members and associates of La Cosa Nostra, committed a wide array of crimes in connection with their association with the mafia, including murder, attempted murder, assault, robbery, extortion, gambling, narcotics trafficking, witness tampering, fraud, money laundering, and trafficking in contraband cigarettes. Of particular significance, on or about November 15, 2013, MADONNA, CREA SR. CREA JR., LONDONIO, and CALDWELL murdered and procured the murder of Michael Meldish in order to maintain or increase their status in La Cosa Nostra. The Superseding Indictment also alleges the following additional violent incidents: In late 2012, PAUL CASSANO and VINCENT BRUNO, acting at the direction of CREA SR. and CREA JR., attempted to murder a mafia associate who had shown disrespect toward CREA SR. As charged in the initial Indictment, on May 29, 2013, TERRENCE CALDWELL attempted to murder a Bonanno Soldier in the vicinity of First Avenue and 111th Street, in Manhattan. In or about October 2016, STEVEN CREA SR. and JOSEPH DATELLO attempted to murder a witness who had previously provided information regarding the activities of La Cosa Nostra to state and federal law enforcement. * * * A chart containing the ages, residency information, and charges against the defendants, as well as the maximum penalties they face, is attached. Mr. Kim praised the outstanding investigative work of the FBI’s Organized Crime Task Force, which comprises agents and detectives of the FBI, NYPD, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor. He also thanked the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office, the New York County District Attorney’s Office, the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Inspector General's Office, the Chesterfield County (VA) Police Department, and the Guardia Civil (Spain). He added that the investigation is continuing. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Scott Hartman, Hagan Scotten, and Jacqueline Kelly are in charge of the prosecution. The case is being handled by the Office’s Violent and Organized Crime Unit and White Plains Division. The charges contained in the Superseding Indictment are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. United States v. Mathew Madonna, et al., S1 17 Cr. 89 (CS) DEFENDANT AGE CITY OF RESIDENCE CHARGES MAX SENT. Madonna, Matthew 81 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Crea, Sr., Steven 69 Crestwood, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life DiNapoli, Joseph 81 Bronx, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Crea, Jr., Steven 45 New Rochelle, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Truscello, Dominic 83 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Castelucci, John 57 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Corso, Tindaro 56 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Venice, Joseph 56 Yonkers, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Maffucci, James 69 Manhattan, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Datello, Joseph 66 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Londonio, Christopher 43 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Cassano, Paul 38 Yonkers, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Caldwell, Terrence 59 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 924(j) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(1) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(5) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Bruno, Vincent 33 Incarcerated 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1959(a)(3) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) Life Vaughan, Brian 51 Matawan, NJ 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Garcia, Carmine 65 Hawthorne, NJ 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life O’Connor, Richard 63 Staten Island, NY 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 21 U.S.C. § 846 Life Camilli, Robert 60 Briarcliff Manor, NY 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 20 Years Incatasciato, John 42 Elmsford, NY 18 U.S.C. § 1962(d) 20 Years [1]Links to other government and non-government sites will typically appear with the “external link” icon to indicate that you are leaving the Department of Justice website when you click the link. As the introductory phrase signifies, the entirety of the text of the Superseding Indictment and the description of the Superseding Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. Updated May 31, 2017 Topic Violent Crime Component USAO - New York, Southern Press Release Number: 17-155