The man investigators consider the "ringleader" in Operation …
Louie Stravato and Michael Naylor, undercover police detectives from Providence, will compete on season 16 of "The Amazing Race." The show premieres on CBS at 8 p.m. Feb. 14, 2010. (Photo Courtesy: CBS)
Another suspect arrested in Operation Deception entered his …
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"Amazing Race" detective fires back
Stravato says he has nothing to do with drug probe
Updated: Thursday, 11 Mar 2010, 1:02 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 10 Mar 2010, 5:39 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - One of the Providence police detectives taking part in the CBS reality show "The Amazing Race" says he has nothing to do with the drug investigation known as " Operation Deception ."
Louie Stravato was identified by TMZ.com as one of four Providence police officers placed on administrative duty, in connection with the internal investigation of a cocaine operation linked to three fellow officers.
On Tuesday, Stravato released the following statement on Facebook:
"There is so much I want to say but I CAN'T for now, due to an ongoing investigation, of which I have NOTHING to do with. My family, friends and peers know the man that I am and that's all that counts. Thanks for the overwhelming support, I am truly blessed."
Stravato was not arrested, and is not charged with any crime.
He and partner Michael Naylor finished in first place on the most recent episode of "The Amazing Race."
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