Ace Auto Salvage
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:02:54 +0000
Part of a September 2001, 105 count indictment in New York that charged 24 alleged associates, Made members and one Capo in the Genovese Crime Family of conspiracy. The government claimed that the group operated automotive “chop shops” out of 11 auto parts shops in four New York State counties. (Kings, Queens, Richmond, and Nassau Counties) Others in the group were charged with extortion and extortion conspiracy.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr., An alleged long-time Brooklyn based Genovese Family associate who allegedly worked under Genovese Captain Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli, according to the US Justice Department
John Varacalli,
Camille Serpico,
Deo Ramesar,
Alex Bardales,
Ernie Williams,
Dino Aquilano,
James Ruggiero,
John Faraci,
Thomas Lynagh,
Ralph Serpico,
John Leva,
George Kirschbaum,
Richard Henry,
Anthony White,
Michael D’Angelo,
Alberto D’Angelo
Sacco Filippo
Sacco Phillip
Cioffi Kevin,
Dance Edward
Pace, Robert
Puglisi Edward
Carajo Holding Corporation; Angle Auto Parts Inc. (hereinafter Angle), J & R Used Auto Parts, Inc. d/b/a/ Newark Automotive Recycling, F & S Auto Parts, Inc., Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc., A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc., A-Best Used Auto Parts, Inc., D’Angelo Auto Sales & Parts, Corp., Sacco Auto Sales and Parts Corp., Ace Auto Salvage & Scrap Metal, Flatlands Auto Sales Inc., Kings County Salvage, Inc., each aiding the other and acting in concert, of the crime of Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 105.05(1), committed in Kings County and elsewhere, created scores of false business records and conspiracy to falsify those records in an effort to conceal the illicit nature of the origins of the used auto parts they sold between September 2000 and May 2001. Many of the defendants are also charged with multiple counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 170.10, a class “C” felony.
It is alleged that the members of the Conspiracy included an Organized Crime Family member who controlled and protected a “Chop Shop” commonly known as Angle Auto Parts Inc., located on Foster Avenue, Brooklyn; an owner and the manager of Angle Auto Parts Inc., who supervised the day-to-day running of the “Chop Shop” and a crew of auto dismantlers or “cutters” and “yard men”; thieves known as “steal men” or “bag men”; and a distribution network of receivers or “customers” for the stolen or fraudulently obtained auto parts.
It is alleged that the members of the Conspiracy included an Organized Crime Family member who controlled and protected a “Chop Shop” commonly known as Angle Auto Parts Inc., located on Foster Avenue, Brooklyn; an owner and the manager of Angle Auto Parts Inc., who supervised the day-to-day running of the “Chop Shop” and a crew of auto dismantlers or
The Organized Crime member, Federico “Fritzie” Giovanelli, acted as a “silent partner” in illegal activities at Angle Auto Parts and had an interest in the business in return for his permission to operate and his protection from others seeking to encroach upon the business. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. , an owner/manger of Angle Auto Parts is an “Associate” of and “on record with” Federico Giovanelli. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. was responsible for the day-to-day running of Angle Auto Parts. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. managed the cutters and steal men with the assistance, at times, of his son, John Varacalli. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr., managed, concealed and preserved the illicit proceeds of the Angle Auto Parts with the assistance of his wife, Camille Serpico.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. placed orders with “steal men” for particular parts from vehicles by year, make and model. The steal men were paid by salary, retainer or on consignment by the part. Of particular importance to the success of the Criminal Enterprise was the theft and resale of air bag passenger restraint systems. The stolen parts were delivered to Angle Auto Parts for prompt resale. In order to decrease scrutiny of law enforcement, Angle Auto Parts maintained a modest on-site air bag and stolen part inventory.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr., also accepted delivery at Angle Auto parts of motor vehicles voluntarily surrendered to intermediaries by the owners for the purpose of committing insurance fraud. The vehicles were then dismantled, stored and delivered to customers by “yard men” or “cutters,” including but not limited to Deo Ramesar, Alex Bardales and Ernie Williams.
Upon completion of the dismantling process, Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. caused the owner of the vehicle to be notified that the vehicle had been dismantled thereby enabling the owner to fraudulently report the car stolen.
“Customers”, namely; Dino Aquilano and Jamie Ruggiero of Newark Auto Recyclers, Inc.; Michael D’Angelo and Alberto D’Angelo of D’Angelo Auto Sales, Inc.; Robert Pace and Edward Puglisi of Kings County Auto Salvage, Inc.; Kevin Cioffi of Ace Auto Salvage and Scrap Metals; John Faraci and Tom Lynagh of F&S Auto Parts, Inc.; Filippo Sacco and Phillip Sacco of Sacco Auto Sales & Parts, Inc.; Ralph Serpico and John Leva of Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc.; George Kirschbaum and Richard Henry of A-Best Used Auto Parts, Inc.; George Kirschbaum and Anthony White of A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc.; Edward Dance of Flatlands Auto, Inc.; among others placed orders via telephone or teletype on an “as needed” basis with Angle Auto Parts for the illicitly obtained auto parts and received those parts. In order to evade detection by law enforcement, customers maintained frequent telephone contact with Angle Auto Parts for the purpose of keeping current regarding the status of their orders. For the same reason, Angle Auto Parts and its customers maintained little or no inventory of contraband auto parts – reselling the contraband as quickly and efficiently as business allowed.
In order to conceal the illicit nature of the origins of the parts, Angle Auto Parts Inc., represented to members of law enforcement that Angle was closed for “renovations” and not engaged in the purchase or sale of automobile parts.
In order to conceal the illicit nature of the origins of the parts, Angle Auto Parts and its Customers routinely failed to make entries in logs, registers or books as required by law thereby thwarting efforts of law enforcement to abate the conduct.
The indictment also charges defendants Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli, Alex Conigliaro, Ernest “Junior’ Varacalli, Jr. and John Varacalli, each aiding the other and acting in concert with others, of the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, (PL §155.40(2)), a Class “C” Felony, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (PL §155.35) a Class “D” Felony and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 105.10(1), committed in Kings County and elsewhere in that they stole money from a person under threat of bodily harm.
Defendant Pedigree Related
Corporate Defendant
Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli
Alex Conigliaro D.O.B.:
7/9/60
Address:
86 Anaconda St., S.I., N.Y.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli D.O.B.:
3/23/43
Address:90 Dresden Pl.
S.I., N.Y.
Carajo Holding Corp.; Angle Auto Parts Inc.
John Varacalli D.O.B.:
9/29/71
Address:
106 Connecticut St.
S.I., N.Y.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Camille Serpico D.O.B.:
2/10/44
Address:
90 Dresden Pl.
S.I., N.Y.
Carajo Holding Corp. Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Deo Ramesar D.O.B.:
2/27/63
Address:
57 Linclon Ave.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Alex Bardales D.O.B.:
9/9/71
Address:
305 Hinsdale Ave.
Apt.1, Blyn.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Ernie Williams D.O.B.:
9/6/51
Address:
34-25 109th St., Corona, N.Y.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Dino Acqualano D.O.B.:
8/20/73
Address:
162-16 87th St., Howard Beach, N.Y.
J & R Used Auto Parts, Inc. d.b.a. Newark Automotive Recycling
James Ruggiero D.O.B.:
3/27/75
Address:
163-14 91st St.
Howard Beach, N.Y.
J & R Used Auto Parts, Inc. d.b.a. Newark Automotive Recycling
John Faraci D.O.B.:
6/23/55
Address:
4 Honey Locust Ct., Dix Hills, N.Y.
F & S Auto Parts, Inc.
Thomas Lynagh D.O.B.:
4/25/64
Address:
108 Lincoln Ave., Holbrook, N.Y.
F & S Auto Parts, Inc.
Ralph Serpico D.O.B.:
11/13/32
Address:
41 Clay Pit Rd., S.I.,N.Y.
Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc.
John Leva D.O.B.:
9/25/65
Address:
4304 158th St.
Flushing, N.Y.
Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc.
George Kirschbaum D.O.B.:
11/9/61
Address:
477 Derving St., Oceanside, N.Y.
A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc.; A-Best Auto Sales & Parts, Inc.
Richard Henry D.O.B.:
5/10/66
Address:
22 Lenox St.
Newark, N.J. A-Best Auto Sales & Parts, Inc.
Anthony White D.O.B.:
6/24/61
Address:
4062 Massachusetts Ave., S.I.,N.Y.
A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc.;
Michael D’Angelo D.O.B.:
4/19/50
Address:
5915 70th Ave., Ridgewood, Queens
D’Angelo Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Alberto D’Angelo D.O.B.:
4/12/76
Address:
5346 67th St., Maspeth, Queens
D’Angelo Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Filippo Sacco D.O.B.:
11/29/42
Address:
72-14 66th St.
Glendale, N.Y.
Sacco Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Phillip Sacco D.O.B.:
4/1/78
Address:
99 Gate Lane
Levittown, N.Y.
Sacco Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Kevin Cioffi D.O.B.:
10/20/73
Address:
422 Slate Ave., S.I., N.Y.
Ace Auto Salvage & Scrap Metal
Edward Dance D.O.B.:
3/4/64
Address:
112 Moorwood Drive
Smithtown, N.Y. Flatlands Auto Sales, Inc.
Robert Pace D.O.B.:
12/10/53
Address:
90-12 153rd Ave., Howard Beach, N.Y.
Flatlands Auto Sales, Inc.
Edward Puglisi D.O.B.:
10/27/52
Address:
1445 Geneva Loop, Bklyn.
Kings County Auto Salvage, Inc.
Part of a September 2001, 105 count indictment in New York that charged 24 alleged associates, Made members and one Capo in the Genovese Crime Family of conspiracy. The government claimed that the group operated automotive “chop shops” out of 11 auto parts shops in four New York State counties. (Kings, Queens, Richmond, and Nassau Counties) Others in the group were charged with extortion and extortion conspiracy.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr., An alleged long-time Brooklyn based Genovese Family associate who allegedly worked under Genovese Captain Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli, according to the US Justice Department
John Varacalli,
Camille Serpico,
Deo Ramesar,
Alex Bardales,
Ernie Williams,
Dino Aquilano,
James Ruggiero,
John Faraci,
Thomas Lynagh,
Ralph Serpico,
John Leva,
George Kirschbaum,
Richard Henry,
Anthony White,
Michael D’Angelo,
Alberto D’Angelo
Sacco Filippo
Sacco Phillip
Cioffi Kevin,
Dance Edward
Pace, Robert
Puglisi Edward
Carajo Holding Corporation; Angle Auto Parts Inc. (hereinafter Angle), J & R Used Auto Parts, Inc. d/b/a/ Newark Automotive Recycling, F & S Auto Parts, Inc., Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc., A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc., A-Best Used Auto Parts, Inc., D’Angelo Auto Sales & Parts, Corp., Sacco Auto Sales and Parts Corp., Ace Auto Salvage & Scrap Metal, Flatlands Auto Sales Inc., Kings County Salvage, Inc., each aiding the other and acting in concert, of the crime of Conspiracy in the Fifth Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 105.05(1), committed in Kings County and elsewhere, created scores of false business records and conspiracy to falsify those records in an effort to conceal the illicit nature of the origins of the used auto parts they sold between September 2000 and May 2001. Many of the defendants are also charged with multiple counts of Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 170.10, a class “C” felony.
It is alleged that the members of the Conspiracy included an Organized Crime Family member who controlled and protected a “Chop Shop” commonly known as Angle Auto Parts Inc., located on Foster Avenue, Brooklyn; an owner and the manager of Angle Auto Parts Inc., who supervised the day-to-day running of the “Chop Shop” and a crew of auto dismantlers or “cutters” and “yard men”; thieves known as “steal men” or “bag men”; and a distribution network of receivers or “customers” for the stolen or fraudulently obtained auto parts.
It is alleged that the members of the Conspiracy included an Organized Crime Family member who controlled and protected a “Chop Shop” commonly known as Angle Auto Parts Inc., located on Foster Avenue, Brooklyn; an owner and the manager of Angle Auto Parts Inc., who supervised the day-to-day running of the “Chop Shop” and a crew of auto dismantlers or
The Organized Crime member, Federico “Fritzie” Giovanelli, acted as a “silent partner” in illegal activities at Angle Auto Parts and had an interest in the business in return for his permission to operate and his protection from others seeking to encroach upon the business. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. , an owner/manger of Angle Auto Parts is an “Associate” of and “on record with” Federico Giovanelli. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. was responsible for the day-to-day running of Angle Auto Parts. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. managed the cutters and steal men with the assistance, at times, of his son, John Varacalli. Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr., managed, concealed and preserved the illicit proceeds of the Angle Auto Parts with the assistance of his wife, Camille Serpico.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. placed orders with “steal men” for particular parts from vehicles by year, make and model. The steal men were paid by salary, retainer or on consignment by the part. Of particular importance to the success of the Criminal Enterprise was the theft and resale of air bag passenger restraint systems. The stolen parts were delivered to Angle Auto Parts for prompt resale. In order to decrease scrutiny of law enforcement, Angle Auto Parts maintained a modest on-site air bag and stolen part inventory.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr., also accepted delivery at Angle Auto parts of motor vehicles voluntarily surrendered to intermediaries by the owners for the purpose of committing insurance fraud. The vehicles were then dismantled, stored and delivered to customers by “yard men” or “cutters,” including but not limited to Deo Ramesar, Alex Bardales and Ernie Williams.
Upon completion of the dismantling process, Ernest “Junior” Varacalli, Jr. caused the owner of the vehicle to be notified that the vehicle had been dismantled thereby enabling the owner to fraudulently report the car stolen.
“Customers”, namely; Dino Aquilano and Jamie Ruggiero of Newark Auto Recyclers, Inc.; Michael D’Angelo and Alberto D’Angelo of D’Angelo Auto Sales, Inc.; Robert Pace and Edward Puglisi of Kings County Auto Salvage, Inc.; Kevin Cioffi of Ace Auto Salvage and Scrap Metals; John Faraci and Tom Lynagh of F&S Auto Parts, Inc.; Filippo Sacco and Phillip Sacco of Sacco Auto Sales & Parts, Inc.; Ralph Serpico and John Leva of Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc.; George Kirschbaum and Richard Henry of A-Best Used Auto Parts, Inc.; George Kirschbaum and Anthony White of A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc.; Edward Dance of Flatlands Auto, Inc.; among others placed orders via telephone or teletype on an “as needed” basis with Angle Auto Parts for the illicitly obtained auto parts and received those parts. In order to evade detection by law enforcement, customers maintained frequent telephone contact with Angle Auto Parts for the purpose of keeping current regarding the status of their orders. For the same reason, Angle Auto Parts and its customers maintained little or no inventory of contraband auto parts – reselling the contraband as quickly and efficiently as business allowed.
In order to conceal the illicit nature of the origins of the parts, Angle Auto Parts Inc., represented to members of law enforcement that Angle was closed for “renovations” and not engaged in the purchase or sale of automobile parts.
In order to conceal the illicit nature of the origins of the parts, Angle Auto Parts and its Customers routinely failed to make entries in logs, registers or books as required by law thereby thwarting efforts of law enforcement to abate the conduct.
The indictment also charges defendants Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli, Alex Conigliaro, Ernest “Junior’ Varacalli, Jr. and John Varacalli, each aiding the other and acting in concert with others, of the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, (PL §155.40(2)), a Class “C” Felony, Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (PL §155.35) a Class “D” Felony and Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, in violation of Penal Law Section 105.10(1), committed in Kings County and elsewhere in that they stole money from a person under threat of bodily harm.
Defendant Pedigree Related
Corporate Defendant
Federico “Fritzy” Giovanelli
Alex Conigliaro D.O.B.:
7/9/60
Address:
86 Anaconda St., S.I., N.Y.
Ernest “Junior” Varacalli D.O.B.:
3/23/43
Address:90 Dresden Pl.
S.I., N.Y.
Carajo Holding Corp.; Angle Auto Parts Inc.
John Varacalli D.O.B.:
9/29/71
Address:
106 Connecticut St.
S.I., N.Y.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Camille Serpico D.O.B.:
2/10/44
Address:
90 Dresden Pl.
S.I., N.Y.
Carajo Holding Corp. Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Deo Ramesar D.O.B.:
2/27/63
Address:
57 Linclon Ave.
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Alex Bardales D.O.B.:
9/9/71
Address:
305 Hinsdale Ave.
Apt.1, Blyn.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Ernie Williams D.O.B.:
9/6/51
Address:
34-25 109th St., Corona, N.Y.
Angle Auto Parts Inc.
Dino Acqualano D.O.B.:
8/20/73
Address:
162-16 87th St., Howard Beach, N.Y.
J & R Used Auto Parts, Inc. d.b.a. Newark Automotive Recycling
James Ruggiero D.O.B.:
3/27/75
Address:
163-14 91st St.
Howard Beach, N.Y.
J & R Used Auto Parts, Inc. d.b.a. Newark Automotive Recycling
John Faraci D.O.B.:
6/23/55
Address:
4 Honey Locust Ct., Dix Hills, N.Y.
F & S Auto Parts, Inc.
Thomas Lynagh D.O.B.:
4/25/64
Address:
108 Lincoln Ave., Holbrook, N.Y.
F & S Auto Parts, Inc.
Ralph Serpico D.O.B.:
11/13/32
Address:
41 Clay Pit Rd., S.I.,N.Y.
Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc.
John Leva D.O.B.:
9/25/65
Address:
4304 158th St.
Flushing, N.Y.
Richmond Auto Salvage, Inc.
George Kirschbaum D.O.B.:
11/9/61
Address:
477 Derving St., Oceanside, N.Y.
A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc.; A-Best Auto Sales & Parts, Inc.
Richard Henry D.O.B.:
5/10/66
Address:
22 Lenox St.
Newark, N.J. A-Best Auto Sales & Parts, Inc.
Anthony White D.O.B.:
6/24/61
Address:
4062 Massachusetts Ave., S.I.,N.Y.
A & G Auto Dismantling, Inc.;
Michael D’Angelo D.O.B.:
4/19/50
Address:
5915 70th Ave., Ridgewood, Queens
D’Angelo Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Alberto D’Angelo D.O.B.:
4/12/76
Address:
5346 67th St., Maspeth, Queens
D’Angelo Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Filippo Sacco D.O.B.:
11/29/42
Address:
72-14 66th St.
Glendale, N.Y.
Sacco Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Phillip Sacco D.O.B.:
4/1/78
Address:
99 Gate Lane
Levittown, N.Y.
Sacco Auto Sales & Parts, Corp.
Kevin Cioffi D.O.B.:
10/20/73
Address:
422 Slate Ave., S.I., N.Y.
Ace Auto Salvage & Scrap Metal
Edward Dance D.O.B.:
3/4/64
Address:
112 Moorwood Drive
Smithtown, N.Y. Flatlands Auto Sales, Inc.
Robert Pace D.O.B.:
12/10/53
Address:
90-12 153rd Ave., Howard Beach, N.Y.
Flatlands Auto Sales, Inc.
Edward Puglisi D.O.B.:
10/27/52
Address:
1445 Geneva Loop, Bklyn.
Kings County Auto Salvage, Inc.