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The Statewide Grand Jury reported out an indictment charging 20 individuals with various counts of conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling, organized criminal gambling, conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act, possession of marijuana with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana over five kilos, and possession of a controlled substance, as a part of "Operation Free Roll."
It is alleged that the defendants were engaged in a multi-million dollar organized criminal gambling conspiracy, which involved the taking of wagers, setting betting lines, and collecting illegal gambling proceeds. It is alleged the conspirators received a percentage of the gambling debts as payment, in furtherance of the conspiracy.
The defendants were arrested in April after an eight-month long investigation by the Rhode Island State Police, local police departments, and the Office of Attorney General. The defendants are scheduled to be arraigned in Kent County Superior Court on December 9, 2016.
Below please find a list of the defendants and charges.
Thomas Pilderian (age 45) 55 Pine Ridge Drive Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634A • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
James Petrella (age 31) 26 Beach Row Narragansett, RI K1-2016-0634B • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling • Conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act • Possession of marijuana with intent to deliver • Possession of marijuana over five kilos • Possession of a controlled substance (hydrocodone)
Mark Battista (age 39) 400 Narragansett Boulevard Apt WSTB3 Warwick, RI K1-2016-0634C • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Timothy Moretti (age 47) 1710 Phoenix Avenue Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634D • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Mark Marinaro (age 44) 266 Old County Road Smithfield, RI K1-2016-0634E • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Joseph Brunelle (age 38) 12 Palm Street North Providence, RI K1-2016-0634F • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Eric Glaude (age 41) 35 Marigold Circle North Providence, RI K1-2016-0634G • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Sean Furney (age 25) 48 Roosevelt Street Warwick, RI K1-2016-0634H • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Lewis Silveira (age 51) 154 North Street Warwick, RI K1-2016-0634I • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Louis Scaglione (age 25) 12 Epworth Road, Unit 5 West Warwick, RI K1-2016-0634J • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Joseph Cappelli (age 39) 58 Firglade Drive Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634K • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Brian Cipolla (age 48) 178 Council Rock Road Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634L • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Christopher Costantino (age 25) 10 Cedar Pond Drive, Apt 12 Warwick, RI K1-2016-0634M • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Jason Pilderian (age 39) 25 Talbot Road Hope, RI K1-2016-0634N • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Jonny Lubo (age 45) 111 Wunnegin Circle Warwick, RI K1-2016-0634O • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
David Disano (age 43) 83 West Hill Drive Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634P • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
Dustin Sears (age 41) 40 Braeburn Circle Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634Q • Conspiracy to commit organized criminal gambling • Organized criminal gambling
John Depietro (age 42) 39 Prospect Avenue South Kingstown, RI K1-2016-0634R • Conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act • Possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to deliver • Possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine)
Zhen Wu (age 32) 125 Pleasant Street Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634S • Conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act • Possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to deliver • Possession of marijuana over five kilos
Shu Ruan (age 41) 125 Pleasant Street Cranston, RI K1-2016-0634T • Conspiracy to violate the Rhode Island Uniform Controlled Substances Act • Possession of a controlled substance (marijuana) with intent to deliver • Possession of marijuana over five kilos