Assistant Chief Edward Delatorre is being probed by the NYPD after allegations he purchased property that was connected to Bonnano crime-family boss Vincent ‘Vinny’ Basciano.
Reporting by WNYC led to the investigation: NYPD Assistant Chief Edward Delatorre scooped up multiple mob-connected properties after federal law enforcement agencies crippled the Bonanno crime family in the late 2000’s. Among the deals was a complicated set of transactions that resulted in the mob essentially owing $650,000 to the Chief’s wife.
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