Gambling ring suspects & charges

Updated: Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008, 5:55 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 23 Dec 2008, 3:19 PM EST

SCITUATE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rhode Island State Police and local departments Tuesday arrested 10 people in a series of raids spanning five Rhode Island communities. Here is a list of the suspects arrested and the charges they face.

Jason McMahon, age 31, of 1771 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI
1. RICO
2. Organized Criminal Gambling
3. Bookmaking
4. Conspiracy
5. Delivery of Marijuana
6. Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana with Intent to Distribute (4 Counts)
7. Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
8. Possession of Schedule II Narcotic (Adderall)
9. Possession of a Firearm while in Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver

Michael Sepe, age 30, of 1002 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI
1. RICO
2. Organized Criminal Gambling
3. Bookmaking
4. Conspiracy

Robert Rossi, age 62, of 70 Fiat Avenue, Cranston, RI
1. RICO
2. Organized Criminal Gambling
3. Bookmaking
4. Conspiracy

Kyle Benchsky, age 25, of 185 Budlong Road, Cranston, RI
1. RICO
2. Organized Criminal Gambling
3. Bookmaking
4. Conspiracy

Stephen Debankah, age 27, of 21 Woodman Street, Providence, RI
1. RICO
2. Organized Criminal Gambling
3. Bookmaking
4. Conspiracy

Antonio Porreca, age 33, of 522 Fruit Hill Road, North Providence, RI
1. Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana with Intent to Deliver

Michael Pescatore, age 28, of 7 Buratti Road, Johnston, RI
1. Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana with Intent to Deliver

Nelson Salgado, age 25, of 233 George Waterman Road, Johnston, RI
1. Conspiracy to Possess Marijuana with Intent to Deliver

David Guccione, age 54, of 15 Barry Court, North Providence, RI
1. Possession of Marijuana
2. Soliciting Another to Commit a Crime

James Rekrut, age 30, of 47 Rosemere Road, Cumberland, RI
1. Soliciting Another to Commit a Crime
 

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