1 10 11 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stepeney, Robert Description An account of the resource <div> <div></div> <div> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p><strong>Robert “Robbie” Stepeney</strong> was a prominent narcotics trafficker who emerged as a major figure in New York City's drug trade during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Federal authorities identified him as one of the city's most significant heroin and cocaine distributors and considered him among the leading contenders to succeed Leroy “Nicky” Barnes as Harlem's dominant drug kingpin following Barnes's imprisonment.</p> <p>Stepeney, also known by the nicknames <strong>“Robbie”</strong> and <strong>“Cigar,”</strong> was accused by federal prosecutors of directing a large-scale narcotics organization that distributed substantial quantities of heroin and cocaine throughout New York City. According to a federal indictment announced in 1982, authorities alleged that he supervised the purchasing, distribution, and financial operations of the organization, working through a network of associates and lieutenants. Prosecutors described the group as a structured enterprise whose members performed specialized roles in the procurement, transportation, sale, and collection of proceeds from narcotics trafficking.</p> <p>Stepeney also maintained ties to <strong>Hackensack, New Jersey</strong>, where associates connected to his organization were reported to reside. His network operated during a period when several major narcotics organizations maintained connections between Harlem and communities in northern New Jersey. Federal investigators ultimately targeted Stepeney and several alleged associates in a sweeping narcotics prosecution that sought to dismantle one of the region's most influential drug-distribution networks.</p> <p>His case reflected the shifting landscape of organized narcotics trafficking in the years following the decline of Nicky Barnes's empire, as a new generation of traffickers competed for control of the lucrative heroin and cocaine trade in New York City.<br /><em style="font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"><br /></em></p> <p><em>The New York Times</em>, February 11, 1982, "Five Are Charged in Narcotics Ring."<em style="font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"></em></p> <em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), March 17, 1977, "The Biggest Trail Ended Here."<br /><br />Federal narcotics indictment reported by United States Attorney Robert B. Fiske Jr., 1982.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scotto, Anthony Description An account of the resource <div></div> <div> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p><strong>Anthony “Tony” Scotto</strong> (1934–2021) was one of the most influential labor leaders on the New York waterfront during the mid-twentieth century. Rising through the ranks of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), he became president of Brooklyn-based Local 1814 and emerged as a major political and labor figure in New York. Known for his ability to negotiate contracts and wield political influence, Scotto was widely regarded as one of the most powerful union officials in the nation during the 1960s and 1970s.</p> <p>Scotto’s name, however, frequently surfaced in investigations of organized crime. Law-enforcement agencies and government commissions repeatedly examined his associations with figures connected to the Gambino and Genovese crime families. Newspaper investigations of the era described him as a close associate of influential waterfront and labor figures who were alleged to have ties to organized crime. In 1979, Scotto was convicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges related to waterfront corruption, though he continued to maintain that the payments involved were political contributions rather than bribes.</p> <p>One of Scotto’s most significant ties to Bergen County involved the Englewood Golf Club (also known as the Englewood Golf and Country Club). During the 1960s, Scotto, his wife Marion Anastasio Scotto, and relatives of the Lacqua family became involved in financing and controlling the club through a corporation known as Newbrook Enterprises. Waterfront Commission investigations examined loans used to acquire and develop the club, including a substantial unsecured loan arranged through a Brooklyn bank. Hearings and newspaper reports alleged that the club had become a gathering place for labor leaders, businessmen, and reputed organized-crime figures, including individuals connected to the Genovese crime family. Investigators scrutinized Scotto’s role in the club because labor laws prohibited union officials from maintaining business interests that could create conflicts with their union responsibilities.</p> <p>The Englewood Golf Club became a recurring subject in organized-crime investigations throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. Contemporary reports identified the club as a social venue frequented by underworld figures such as Thomas Eboli, Gerardo “Jerry” Catena, Angelo “Gyp” DeCarlo, and others who were well known to law-enforcement agencies. While Scotto denied wrongdoing and disputed many of the allegations, his association with the club contributed to the public perception that organized crime figures were using suburban country clubs in Bergen County as meeting places away from the scrutiny of New York City authorities.</p> <p>Today, Scotto remains a complex historical figure. Supporters remember him as an effective labor leader who expanded opportunities for dockworkers and increased the political influence of organized labor. Critics point to the criminal convictions and longstanding allegations of organized-crime associations that shadowed his career. His connection to the Englewood Golf Club illustrates how labor politics, organized crime, and suburban social institutions intersected in northern New Jersey during the postwar era.<br /><br /></p> "Own Englewood Golf Club?" — The Jersey Journal, September 9, 1967.<br /><br />"Union Head Tie To Firm Scrutinized" by Evelyn Leopold — The Record, September 9, 1967.<br /><br />"Bares IOU Loan to Scotto Clan" — The Star-Ledger, October 8, 1971.<br /><br />"Bank exec links loans to Sobol's brother" — The Star-Ledger, October 8, 1971.<br /><br />"Quiet Suburbs And Golf Links Provide An Attractive Cover" by Edward C. Norton — The Record, August 12, 1970.<br /><br />"They Like Their Golf In Quiet Bergen" (continuation of the above article) — The Record, August 12, 1970.<br /><br />"Investigators Move On The Waterfront" by Edward Norton — The Record, February 22, 1970.<br /><br />"Scotto: a portrait of power" — The Record, September 19, 1979.<br /><br />"Englewood man acquitted of payoff" — The Record, January 11, 1980.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/4dd5860b82adb26e240aad4087587b76.png 2c85402677ab98adf1193c7a4b167a2c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. 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Title A name given to the resource Albert Anastasia Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived publicly available old photograph Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-1955 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Description An account of the resource <div> <div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"> <div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"> <div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"> <div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"> <p><strong>Albert Anastasia (1902–1957)</strong> was one of the most influential and feared figures in American organized crime during the mid-twentieth century. Born Umberto Anastasio in Calabria, Italy, he immigrated to the United States as a teenager and rose through the ranks of the Mafia during Prohibition. He eventually became the boss of the crime family that would later be known as the Gambino family. Law enforcement officials and crime commissions frequently associated him with the feared enforcement network known as “Murder, Inc.,” making him one of the most notorious underworld figures of his era.</p> <p>Anastasia maintained a strong connection to <strong>Fort Lee, New Jersey</strong>, where he lived in a lavish Spanish-style estate on Bluff Road overlooking the Hudson River. During the 1940s and 1950s, Fort Lee became a favored residential enclave for a number of organized crime figures. Its proximity to Manhattan allowed mob leaders to conduct business in New York while enjoying the privacy, spacious homes, and suburban atmosphere of Bergen County. As a result, Fort Lee developed a reputation as one of several North Jersey communities where prominent underworld figures established residences.</p> <p>Newspaper accounts from the period frequently identified Anastasia as a Fort Lee resident. His home became a symbol of both his wealth and influence, drawing attention from reporters, law enforcement officials, and curious members of the public. The estate was known for its commanding location and elaborate furnishings, reflecting the prosperity that accompanied his rise within organized crime.</p> <p>Anastasia's career came to a dramatic end on October 25, 1957, when he was assassinated while sitting in a barber's chair at New York's Park Sheraton Hotel. The killing remains one of the most famous unsolved murders in Mafia history and marked a major shift in the balance of power within organized crime. In the weeks following his death, public fascination was so great that crowds reportedly overwhelmed an auction of furnishings from his former Fort Lee residence.</p> <p>Today, Albert Anastasia is remembered as one of the most powerful Mafia leaders of the twentieth century. His years in <strong>Fort Lee</strong> highlight the borough's little-known role in the history of organized crime, when several prominent mob figures chose the community as a suburban refuge while remaining closely connected to the criminal networks centered in nearby New York City.</p> <p><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, New Jersey), November 21, 1951. Article discussing Albert Anastasia's residence at 75 Bluff Road in Fort Lee and his response to reports that he had been ordered to leave New York-area organized crime circles.</p><p></p> <em><br />The Buffalo News</em>, November 23, 1957. Report on the auction of furnishings from Anastasia's Fort Lee estate following his death, describing the large public turnout and the contents of the home.<br /><em><br />The Springfield Sunday Republican</em>, April 22, 1951. Coverage of testimony before the Kefauver Committee that discussed Anastasia's alleged role in organized crime and his prominence within the national underworld.<br /><br />Nigel Nicolson, "I Used to Play with Tony Soprano," <em>The Sunday Telegraph</em>, October 28, 2001. Recollection of growing up in Fort Lee during a period when several organized crime figures, including Albert Anastasia, maintained homes in the community.<br /> <p><em style="font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"><br /><br /><br /></em></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barnes, Nicky Description An account of the resource <p><strong>Leroy “Nicky” Barnes (1933–2012)</strong> was one of the most notorious drug traffickers in American history and a central figure in Harlem’s heroin trade during the 1970s. Born in New York City, Barnes rose from street-level dealing to become the leader of a powerful narcotics organization known as <em>The Council</em>, a syndicate that controlled a significant portion of the heroin market in Harlem and beyond. His wealth, influence, and repeated ability to avoid conviction earned him the nickname <strong>“Mr. Untouchable.”</strong> <span></span></p> <p>Although his criminal operations were centered in New York City, Barnes maintained ties to <strong>Hackensack, New Jersey</strong>, where he lived for a period during the height of his power. Contemporary newspaper accounts identified him as a Hackensack resident when federal authorities arrested him in March 1977 as part of a sweeping investigation into large-scale narcotics trafficking. The investigation alleged that Barnes headed a multimillion-dollar heroin enterprise and was one of the few drug kingpins with both national and international supply connections.</p> <p>Barnes’s criminal empire collapsed after his 1977 arrest. In 1978 he was convicted on federal drug-trafficking charges and sentenced to life in prison without parole. After later agreeing to cooperate with federal authorities, he provided information that helped prosecutors dismantle much of his former organization. His sentence was eventually reduced, and he spent his later years living under a new identity in the federal Witness Protection Program. <span></span></p> <p>Today, Nicky Barnes remains a controversial figure whose life has been chronicled in books, documentaries, and films. His story illustrates both the immense profits and devastating social consequences of the heroin trade that affected New York and neighboring communities, including parts of northern New Jersey, during the 1970s.<br /><br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), March 17, 1977, “The Biggest Trail Ended Here,” pp. A1, A4.</p> https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/920d6f5c88c55c67624d9ccaa65e5e41.png 767aaf99d7d45b9b918b6c3a428f94f8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lucas, Frank Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived scan of federal mugshot Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Description An account of the resource <p><strong>Frank Lucas</strong> (1930–2019) was an American drug trafficker whose operations in the late 1960s and 1970s extended into northern New Jersey, including <strong>Teaneck</strong> and <strong>Englewood</strong>. Although widely associated with Harlem, Lucas maintained ties to Teaneck while members of his family were linked to several Englewood addresses that became the focus of major law enforcement investigations. His brother, <strong>Lawrence “Larry” Lucas</strong>, lived at <strong>252 White Street in Englewood</strong>, where authorities later identified a residence used to cut and package heroin destined for distribution throughout Bergen County, Newark, and New York City.</p> <p>Investigations by the Bergen County Narcotics Task Force and Englewood police during the mid-1970s uncovered what officials described as a highly organized drug distribution system. In addition to the White Street location, authorities searched a family residence at <strong>212 Pleasant Avenue in Englewood</strong>, where Frank Lucas’s parents, <strong>Fred and Mahalia Lucas</strong>, lived. During these raids, law enforcement reported seizing heroin, firearms, ammunition, and equipment such as telephone scramblers used to prevent wiretapping. Officials described the White Street property as functioning as a heroin “factory,” capable of processing drugs for large-scale distribution across the region.</p> <p>A significant element of the Lucas organization involved international supply routes. Law enforcement reports indicated that heroin connected to the network originated in <strong>Thailand</strong>, where it was obtained before being transported to the United States. After arriving in the country, the drugs were moved through regional hubs such as Newark and then processed at local locations, including Englewood residences, where the heroin was diluted, packaged, and prepared for street-level distribution.</p> <p><strong>Regional Context and Associated Figures</strong><br />During this period, northern New Jersey was home to several individuals connected to major narcotics activity. Reports indicate that <strong>Frank Moten</strong>, another figure associated with drug distribution networks, lived in <strong>Englewood</strong>, while <strong>Nicky Barnes</strong>, a well-known Harlem drug trafficker and contemporary of Lucas, maintained ties to <strong>Hackensack</strong>. The presence of these individuals in Bergen County communities underscores how regional suburbs were connected to broader drug distribution networks operating between New York City and northern New Jersey during the 1970s.</p> <p><strong>Outcome and Legal Consequences</strong><br />The arrests stemming from the Englewood investigations were part of a broader crackdown on what prosecutors described as a major drug ring sometimes referred to as the “Country Boys,” associated with Frank Lucas and several of his relatives. Investigators stated that the organization distributed large quantities of heroin from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s. Multiple members of the Lucas family and their associates were arrested and charged with offenses including possession of heroin, conspiracy to distribute narcotics, and weapons violations. Several defendants pleaded guilty, while others faced trial. Frank Lucas himself had previously been convicted in federal court and sentenced to a lengthy prison term, and subsequent prosecutions helped dismantle much of the organization by the late 1970s.</p> <p><strong>Historical Significance</strong><br />The events surrounding the Lucas investigations placed <strong>Englewood</strong>, <strong>Teaneck</strong>, and nearby Bergen County communities within the larger history of narcotics enforcement in northern New Jersey. The presence of processing sites on White Street and the family residence on Pleasant Avenue, combined with connections to Teaneck and nearby towns such as Hackensack, illustrates how international drug supply routes—from locations such as Thailand—were linked to local residential neighborhoods. These investigations remain notable examples of coordinated efforts among local, county, and federal agencies to dismantle organized drug distribution networks during the 1970s.<br /><br /></p> The Record (Hackensack, NJ), September 3, 1976.<br />The Record (Hackensack, NJ), September 15, 1976.<br />The Record (Hackensack, NJ), September 23, 1976.<br />Daily News (New York, NY), September 4, 1976. <br />Daily News (New York, NY), May 25, 1975.<br />The Herald News (Passaic, NJ), September 4, 1976.<br /> <p></p> Subject The topic of the resource mafia, heroin, crime https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/1f059163f62df6d97589539f42eb609c.png 0e91c0804ed1be0a4361689d99054807 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moten, Frank "Uncle" Description An account of the resource <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwoZJrjTm4M" title="Frank Moten: The Black Godfather"><strong>Frank P. (“Uncle”) Moten</strong> </a><span> a resident of Englewood, New Jersey, became a central figure in one of the largest narcotics conspiracy prosecutions in the northeastern United States during the 1970s. Federal authorities identified him as a major financier and organizer within a large-scale drug trafficking network that operated across multiple American cities. His name emerged during a period when federal law enforcement agencies were dramatically expanding anti-narcotics and organized crime investigations.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>By the mid-1970s, Moten had come under federal investigation for multiple alleged criminal enterprises. One of the earliest public cases against him involved accusations that he operated an illegal interstate numbers lottery operation. Federal authorities arrested Moten at his home on North Woodland Street in Englewood and charged him with gambling violations connected to an indictment issued by a federal grand jury in Georgia. Prosecutors alleged that he and several associates had coordinated gambling activities across state lines, and authorities warned that substantial prison sentences could result if the charges led to convictions. These allegations marked the beginning of a broader federal effort to investigate what officials believed were much larger criminal operations tied to narcotics distribution.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>The investigation eventually expanded into what contemporary officials described as one of the largest narcotics conspiracy cases of its era. In a sweeping federal indictment, 33 individuals were charged in connection with a massive drug distribution network allegedly responsible for trafficking approximately 929 pounds of cocaine and 80 pounds of heroin, with an estimated street value exceeding $200 million. Federal prosecutors alleged that the organization imported narcotics from South America into the United States and distributed them throughout New York City, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Miami. Authorities stated that the conspiracy had operated since approximately 1968.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Within the alleged organization, federal officials identified Moten as a major financier and a central decision-maker who exercised authority over subordinate distributors. Prosecutors portrayed him as a leading figure within what they called the “Council of Twelve,” which authorities described as a governing body tied to organized narcotics activity. Law enforcement sources alleged that Moten played a major role in coordinating large-scale drug operations in urban areas during a time when federal agencies increasingly focused on dismantling multi-state criminal enterprises.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>After a lengthy federal trial in New York, Moten and numerous co-defendants were convicted on conspiracy charges. Following the verdict, Moten received a sentence of 25 years in federal prison and a $50,000 fine. Other defendants in the case received prison terms ranging from 10 to 30 years. Federal officials cited the case as an example of the government’s expanding use of conspiracy statutes and organized crime laws to prosecute large narcotics organizations during the 1970s.</span></p> <p class="isSelectedEnd"><span>Moten continued to challenge his conviction through the appeals process. One appellate ruling granted a hearing to determine whether jury misconduct may have occurred during the original trial. Questions were raised regarding whether a juror had been improperly influenced or dismissed and whether defense attorneys had been properly informed about changes to the jury. These appellate proceedings focused primarily on procedural fairness and trial conduct rather than on the underlying narcotics allegations themselves.</span></p> <p><span>At one stage of the legal proceedings, Moten voluntarily surrendered to federal authorities in New York City after charges against him were publicly announced. Officials noted that the charges carried especially severe penalties under federal statutes aimed at organized criminal enterprises. Contemporary reporting frequently described the investigations tied to Moten as among the most significant drug distribution prosecutions uncovered during that period of intensified federal anti-narcotics enforcement<strong>.</strong></span></p> <p>Licker, Maia.<br />“U.S. Indicts 33 in Narcotics Ring.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), April 22, 1976.</p> <p>Guilty Verdict Article</p> <p>Ackerman, Wendell.<br />“Englewood Man Guilty in Drug Plot.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), April 25, 1976.</p> <p>Sentencing Article</p> <p>“Drug Boss Gets 25 Years.”<br /><em>The Herald-News</em> (Passaic, NJ), January 22, 1977.</p> <p>Appeal / Jury Issue Article</p> <p>Stout, Dave.<br />“Hearing Granted in Heroin Verdict.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), November 14, 1976.</p> <p>Early Gambling Case</p> <p>“Bergen Man Held in Numbers Case.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), February 27, 1975.</p> <p>Surrender and Arrest Article</p> <p>Carrington, Karlynn.<br />“Seven Arrested in Bar Drug Raid / Drug Suspect Surrenders.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), May 21, 1978.</p> <p>Butler Connection Article</p> <p>Flynn, Edward J.<br />“Narcotics Dealer Facing Life in Prison.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), October 19, 1979.</p> <p>Harlem Drug Ring Conviction Article</p> <p>Chollet, Laurence.<br />“Englewood Man Led Harlem Group: 6 Convicted in Drug Ring.”<br /><em>The Record</em> (Hackensack, NJ), November 9, 1980.</p> https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/69550f147ded6e99b9fd79d1458e5d3c.png 6068a14bfd0197bfcb61d5236dda2225 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnson, Nathan "Red" Description An account of the resource Nathan “Red” Johnson was a prominent Harlem numbers (illegal lottery) operator who became a high-profile figure due to his federal conviction for tax evasion. In the mid-1970s, he failed to report about $100,000 in income from his numbers operation, evading more than $50,000 in taxes. After a jury trial in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, he was sentenced to 27 months in prison. Evidence at trial portrayed him as living a flamboyant lifestyle, including owning a valuable home in Englewood, New Jersey. His conviction followed a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Internal Revenue Service. Nathan “Red” Johnson was killed on June 25, 1985 during a home-invasion robbery at his residence at 336 North Woodland Avenue in Englewood, New Jersey. Intruders forced their way into the house late at night, demanded the location of a safe, and shot Johnson three times in the head, killing him. His wife escaped to a neighbor’s home, and the suspects fled the scene in a minivan. The attack was believed to be motivated by the belief that Johnson kept large sums of cash in his home. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The image was posted on underworldlegends instagram it is inclear who created the image. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gangland Slaying of Numbers King David Giles, October 30, 1942. Description An account of the resource Born in the San Juan neighborhood of Harlem, Giles moved to Englewood where he became a wealthy real estate entrepreneur and owner of a liquor store on 220 William Street. Giles also owned property and two "disorderly houses" in Harlem. It's not exactly clear who assassinated him. The two or three white men who shot him were unidentified. The most likely scenario is that Giles had declared his intention to move into the numbers racket in Harlem. At the time, the legendary gangster Bumpy Johnson controlled the numbers uptown. He kicked up a percentage to the Genovese Crime family headed by Frank Costello. Johnson and Costello probably got wind of Giles's plan and sent Genovese solders to take Giles out. The Giles assassination took place two weeks after Bumpy had attacked his most trusted lieutentant Raymond "Smooth" Taylor for betraying him. It's possible the killing was connected to this internal schism.  https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/af0047722fa4340a01fc2db31e7b7e5b.png 928469beaa7ab488cc9dbf4a6fc0afbd https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/019e8c1824dafb06d28587c0f4275f2a.jpg 795895ee63c253d72a92b28f2f3132e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Eboli, Thomas Description An account of the resource Thomas Eboli (1911–1972) was a prominent American mobster and a leading figure in the Genovese crime family, one of New York City’s most powerful Mafia organizations. Born in New York City to Italian immigrant parents, Eboli rose through the ranks of organized crime during the mid-20th century, developing close ties to Genovese bosses Vito Genovese and later Carlo Gambino. Known for his influence in labor racketeering, gambling, and loansharking, Eboli became a key intermediary between New York crime families and organized crime interests in other U.S. cities. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, Eboli was widely regarded as the acting boss or a top power broker within the Genovese family. His position, however, became precarious after he reportedly mishandled a large sum of Mafia money intended to finance a major drug deal. On July 16, 1972, Thomas Eboli was assassinated in Brooklyn, shot to death in his car, an execution commonly interpreted as a sanctioned Mafia hit. His murder marked a decisive shift in Genovese leadership and underscored the rigid accountability and internal discipline that defined organized crime at the time. Eboli was a long time resident of Englewood Cliffs. In 1964, thieves broke into the Englewood Cliffs home of Thomas Eboli while he and his family were away, making off with valuables worth more than $13,000. The intruders entered the split-level house on Forest Drive by removing a peephole from a rear door and unlocking it from the inside. Police said the burglary appeared carefully planned and described it as a professional job. Jewelry, furs, and clothing were taken, though authorities declined to release a detailed inventory. Eboli discovered the break-in upon returning home and reported it to police the following day.<br /><br />Eboli was a member of the Englewood Golf Club and regularly hosted members of the New York crime families at the club. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/f995c0b2732991061073bba1f5924146.jpg d9a8e2347b5eaacb46cbffc8b693862a https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/774b5a9c271a1315ca96fce249050b2a.jpg 0631fd21a1ec036735522b4e2c76e007 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/d4702130d7eab6ce8a9738facc383a9f.jpg 0631fd21a1ec036735522b4e2c76e007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Organized Crime Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Type of Place Parks Date Started 1896 Date Ended 1977 Source of File Attached <p>“<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englewood_Golf_Club">Englewood Golf Club</a>.” <i>Wikipedia</i>, Wikimedia Foundation, 31 May 2024.</p> <div></div> <p></p> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Englewood Golf Club (Mafia) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <p>“<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Englewood_Golf_Club">Englewood Golf Club</a>.” <i>Wikipedia</i>, Wikimedia Foundation, 31 May 2024.</p> <div></div> Fensom, Michael J. "Englewood Golf Club, once a piece of golf history, now a piece of the Turnpike." <em>NJ</em> <em>True Jersey</em>, 20 June 2009. Subject The topic of the resource Sports, Golf Businesses, Local Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Description An account of the resource <h3>Englewood Golf Club and Organized Crime</h3> <p>Founded in 1896, the Englewood Golf Club was one of the oldest golf clubs in the United States and hosted major tournaments including the 1909 U.S. Open. For decades it served as a social center for Bergen County's business and professional elite. By the mid-twentieth century, however, the club had changed from an exclusive private club into a more commercially operated facility that attracted entertainers, athletes, labor leaders, and political figures. <span></span></p> <p>During the 1950s the club became well known as a gathering place for celebrities. Comedians Phil Foster, Joey Bishop, Buddy Hackett, and Dick Shawn were among those who held interests in the club, while athletes such as Willie Mays and Whitey Ford were frequent visitors. <span></span></p> <p>The club's most controversial period began after Interstate 95 cut through the property in the early 1960s, causing financial difficulties. In 1964 a company connected to labor leader Anthony Scotto became involved in operating the club. At the time, Scotto was a rising official in the International Longshoremen's Association and later became one of the most prominent figures associated with the Brooklyn waterfront. Contemporary reports noted that several reputed organized crime figures were seen at the club, including Genovese crime family leader Thomas Eboli, New Jersey mob figure Angelo DeCarlo, Teamsters official Anthony Provenzano, and professional gambler Frank Erickson. According to later accounts, state authorities warned that the club's liquor license could be jeopardized if such individuals continued to frequent the facility. <span></span></p> <p>The strongest evidence linking the club to organized crime comes from statements made in 1968 by Bergen County Prosecutor Guy W. Calissi. Speaking publicly, Calissi stated that his office had identified dozens of Bergen County residents allegedly connected to organized crime and specifically named Thomas Eboli of Fort Lee, whom he described as the acting boss of New York operations for the Genovese crime family. Calissi said Eboli was a member of the Englewood Golf Club and that both his office and the FBI had conducted surveillance of the club. He further stated that Eboli had been observed there with other reputed organized crime figures.</p> <p>Importantly, Calissi acknowledged that the surveillance had not resulted in arrests and remarked, "You can't arrest people for playing golf." His comments suggested that law enforcement viewed the club as a place where suspected organized crime figures socialized rather than as a location where criminal acts were being openly conducted.</p> <p>A 1976 retrospective history of the club reinforced this reputation. The article noted that after the club encountered financial and management troubles during the 1960s, it became the subject of a "Mafia watch" by Prosecutor Calissi. The same article described the club as having endured both financial difficulties and unwanted publicity associated with organized crime figures before its eventual decline and closure.</p> <p>The Englewood Golf Club ultimately closed in 1977. Although its final years were marked by financial problems, liquor-license disputes, and allegations involving some of its patrons, no evidence has surfaced showing that the club itself was controlled by organized crime. Instead, the historical record indicates that it became a prominent social venue where several individuals identified by law enforcement as members or associates of organized crime were known to gather. Its reputation during the 1960s reflected broader concerns about organized crime's presence in Bergen County, leading both local prosecutors and the FBI to keep the club under observation.<br /><span style="font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"><br /></span></p> <p>UPI, "Mafia in Bergen — Calissi; Englewood Club Being Watched" (1968).<span style="font-family:'-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"></span></p> James R. Sutphen, "Heyday of a Golf Club," <em>The Record</em> (May 16, 1976).<br /><br />Historical summary of the Englewood Golf Club and its later ownership history. Recreation Sports