Re: 1/13/00 - FBI Report: Vincent Raucci; 14 separate sources agree...
FBI Report: Vincent Raucci
14 separate sources agree...
By Paul Bass
Published 01/13/00
New Haven Advocate: Special Report
Following are excerpts from the 83-page report of an FBI investigation into alleged corruption by then-New Haven Police Det. Vincent Raucci. This report adds to an already public report on allegations that Raucci had set up two drug dealers for a double murder, an allegation that started the entire FBI investigation. To view that other report on the web, visit yvonix.com.
We have omitted the last names from some of the people mentioned in this report. We have noted such omissions with the symbol [].
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
REPORT OF INVESTIGATION CONCERNING
VINCENT RAUCCI? DETECTIVE
NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT;
CORRUPTION OF STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC
OFFICIALS?LAW ENFORCEMENT
Report of SA BRIAN DONNELLY
Office: NEW HAVEN
Date: January 24, 1997
Narrative of Offense:
On May 15, 1995, Scott Lewis, an inmate at the New Haven Community Correctional Center, contacted the New Haven Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and advised that he had been "set-up" by Detective Vincent Raucci, a member of the New Haven Police Department (NHPD), for the double murders of Ricardo Turner and Lamont Fields, which occurred in 1990. Lewis indicated that he owed a drug debt to Frank Parese, a known drug dealer from the Fair Haven section of new Haven, Connecticut. According to Lewis, Raucci was Parese?s partner in a joint drug distribution network in New Haven. Raucci provided Parese with information regarding NHPD narcotics investigations and helped collect drug debts owed to the organization. Lewis admitted being a drug dealer prior to his arrest for the Turner and Fields double homicide. Lewis, along with Stefon Morant, sold large amounts of cocaine from ? Clay Street, New Haven, and Lewis had amassed a debt of $10,000 for cocaine he received from Parese. It was because of this debt that Raucci "set up" Lewis and Morant for the aforementioned double homicide.
After reviewing the complaint from Lewis and discussions with the United States Attorney?s Office, an investigation was undertaken to first, determine if Raucci was a corrupt police officer, and then to determine if there was any validity to the claim that he "set-up" Lewis and Morant for the double homicide of Turner and Fields.
This investigative report contains the results of contacts with and interviews of principals, witness, various confidential sources, and excerpts from surveillance video tapes.
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On July 12, 1995, NH3195-D, hereafter referred to as source, provided the following information to SA William S. Reiner, Jr.:
Source stated that Police Officer Vincent Raucci, New Haven Police Department, has been using crack-cocaine on a regular basis. Raucci is smoking the crack-cocaine along with an individual who he alleges to be his cousin, Paul [], and []?s girlfriend, Roberta, in a home on ? Street, New Haven, Connecticut.
Raucci allegedly goes to []?s and Roberta?s apartment and smokes the crack-cocaine in the early hours of the morning. Raucci operates his New Haven Police Detective car, either a white Ford Taurus or a blue Ford Taurus when he does this.
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On July 13, 1995, NH 3195-D, hereafter referred to as source, provided the following information to SA William S. Reiner, Jr.:
Source stated that there is an individual named Bernie that is wanted from the Savanna, Georgia area for assault and narcotics charges that is hiding in the Fair Haven area. Bernie is running a street level crack-cocaine operation in the area of Blatchley and Clay Streets and is very cautious of police presence due to the fact that he is wanted. Bernie is described as being very dark skinned and can constantly be seen on the front porch of? (his mother?s house).
On July 13, the previously mentioned information was provided to Detective Joe Green, New Haven Police Department, Fugitive Task Force.
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On July 25, 1995, NH 3195-D, hereafter referred to as source, provided the following information to SA William S. Reiner, Jr.:
Source advised that Police Officer Vincent Raucci had recently seized three bundles of crack-cocaine from James Bernard [], aka Bernie, a fugitive wanted from the Savanna, Georgia area. Source stated that Raucci had located the crack-cocaine under a brick next to a building and pocketed the crack-cocaine indicating that he wanted everyone that had seen him take the crack to be quiet. Raucci did not make any arrests on this even though the crack-cocaine did belong to Foster.
Source further stated that the crack-cocaine was packaged in a certain manner and that a short while later, Raucci?s alleged cousin, Paul [], was selling this crack-cocaine from the front porch of his residence, located at Clay Street. Source further added that [Bernie] and his associates were annoyed that [Paul] was doing this, but knew they could take no action because of Raucci?s protection.
Source further added that [], who is a crack addict, had been begging for $10.00 from various people in the area shortly prior to selling the crack-cocaine.
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On August 1, 1995, NH 3195-D, hereafter referred to as source, provided the following information to SA William S. Reiner, Jr.:
Source stated that Police Officer Vincent Raucci has been picking up his cousin, Paul [] and bringing him to the Columbus Avenue area, where [] is selling street level quantities of crack-cocaine for Raucci. Raucci is becoming more careful of his frequenting of the area due to the fact that several street dealers have been accusing him of stealing their crack-cocaine as well as using crack-cocaine. Raucci is only frequenting []?s apartment after 3:00 am, due to the fact that there are less individuals on the streets and that the local bars are closed. It is at this time that Raucci is using crack-cocaine with [].
Source does not know the exact location of []?s selling, but stated that it is definitely located in the Columbus Avenue, New Haven area.
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On September 25, 1995, NH 3195-D, hereafter referred to as source, provided the following information to SA William S. Reiner, Jr.:
Source stated that Police Officer Vincent Raucci, New Haven Police Department, had recently sold two stolen motorcycles to two Fair Haven area drug dealers in the Clay and Blatchley Street areas. Source stated that this was done during the week of September 23, 1995.
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Date of transcription 10/10/95
JAMES BERNARD [], inmate, Chatham County Sheriff?s Department, Post Office Box 10026, Savannah, Georgia. After being apprised of the identity of the undersigned and the purpose of the interview the following information was provided:
[] indicated that he had resided at ? which is located in a house that also houses 99 Clay Street, New Haven, Connecticut during the month of June and July 1995. [] stated that the apartment he lived in was his mothers [] and that ? he was aware of two white individuals PATRICIA last name unknown (LNU), and PAUL LNU that lived at 99 Clay Street. [] stated that PATRICIA AND PAUL LNU were drug users and that they use cocaine heroin and marijuana. [] went on to indicate that PAT and PAUL LNU would buy their drugs from a number of individuals within the Fair Haven, Connecticut area. [] indicated that he himself has actually sold small amounts of crack cocaine to PAT and PAUL LNU.
In addition to [], PAT and PAUL LNU were also known to buy drugs from a black male approximately 16 or 17 years old who was described as being slim and short and used the initials C.L. [] added that another black male approximately 30 years old who is also short in stature and chubby by the name of Hamburger also has sold drugs to PAT and PAUL LNU. [] noted that Hamburger lives on Monroe Street in an apartment that?s located between a package store and a grocery store that is directly across the street from 99 Clay Street.
[] advised that PAUL LNU? has told him, [] that an individual by the name of VINNY LNU is a police officer and that he VINNY comes to 99 Clay Street to "party" with PAUL LNU. [] has actually seen VINNY LNU arrive at 99 Clay Street riding a black motorcycle and driving a white Ford Taurus that he [] believes was an unmarked police car. [] described VINNY LNU as being approximately 5?10" in his mid 30?s, weighing 180 to 190 pounds with dark hair, a small mustache and glasses.
With regards to C.L., [] said that C.L. had told him that he C.L. had lost a stash of cocaine that he had hidden in a house next to 99 Clay Street. The stash according to C.L. had 25 10 dollar crack vials in it and that the stash was in the rear portion of 99 Clay Street. C.L. told [] that the stash was taken by VINNY LNU the police officer.
[] added that a mulatto female that lives in the general area of 99 Clay Street, who is a friend of his mother?s?told him [], that she was the one that told VINNY LNU about C.L.?s stash. This mulatto female also told [] that she saw VINNY LNU take the stash from behind 99 Clay Street?
Investigation on 10/10/95 at SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
File # 194C-NH-32550-45
By SA BRIAN DONNELLY/jvc Date dictated 10/10/95
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MEMO
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE SERVICE
NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06519
TO LT SULLIVAN
FROM SGT LANZA
RE
SEVERAL MONTHS AGO I SPOKE WITH A SUBJECT THAT IS WELL KNOWN TO ME REGARDING SEVERAL POLICE RELATED ISSUES. DURING THE COURSE OF THIS CONVERSATION THIS PARTY STATED TO ME THAT A POLICE OFFICER WELL KNOWN TO BOTH OF US HAD SOME "REAL PROBLEMS". WHEN I INQUIRED AS TO WHOM THE POLICE OFFICER WAS AND WHAT THE DEFINITION OF REAL PROBLEMS WAS THE SUBJECT RELATED THE FOLLOWING. HE STATED THAT THE OFFICER WAS DETECTIVE VINCENT RAUCCI AND THAT RAUCCI HAD A COCAINE PROBLEM. FURTHER THE SUBJECT STATED THAT HE INFORMATION THAT RAUCCI WAS INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES IN THE FAIR HAVEN SECTION OF THE CITY, SPECIFICALLY THE AREA OF BLATCHLEY AVE AND CLAY STREET WHERE HE HAD A RELATIVE.
WHEN PRESSED FURTHER THE SUBJECT STATED THE FOLLOWING. THAT A SUBJECT KNOWN TO THIS SUBJECT AS PAUL [] A WHITE MALE SUBJECT LIVED AT 99 CLAY STREET WHICH IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF BLATCHLEY AVE WITH HIS WIFE. ACCORDING TO THE PARTY I SPOKE WITH HE USED TO GO TO 99 CLAY STREET WITH THE SUBJECT PAUL TO GET HIGH. THIS HAPPENED ON A REGULAR BASIS DURING WHICH PAUL AND THIS SUBJECT WOULD ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION. DURING ONE SUCH CONVERSATION PAUL STATED TO THIS PARTY THAT HE WAS WAITING FOR HIS BUNDLE TO BE DELIEVERED TO HIM. APPARENTLY PAUL WOULD SERVE HIS DESIRE FOR COCAINE BY SELLING CRACK COCAINE FROM HIS RESIDENCE AS WELL AS ON THE STREET IN FRONT. WHEN THE PARTY ADVISED PAUL THAT THERE WAS A GREAT DEAL OF POLICE AROUND THE AREA AND THAT HE SHOULD BE CAREFUL, PAUL STATED THAT IT WAS O.K. THAT HIS COUSIN "V.R." WHO WAS A DETECTIVE WAS "TAKING CARE OF HIM". HE FURTHER STATED DURING A SEPARATE CONVERSATION THAT HE WAS WAITING FOR ?VINNIE? TO DROP HIM SOME MONEY SO THAT HE COULD GO AND GET A BUNDLE FROM ACROSS TOWN ON BUTTON STREET. AFTER SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS OF THIS NATURE PAUL FINALLY TOLD THE SUBJECT THAT THE DETECTIVE WAS VINNIE RAUCCI WHICH THIS SUBJECT WAS ALREADY AWARE OF. DURING THIS CONVERSATION PAUL STATED TO THE SUBJECT THAT RAUCCI WAS HIS SOURCE OF MONEY FOR THE NARCOTICS THAT HE SOLD AND THAT RAUCCI ADDITIONALLY WOULD RUN PROTECTION FOR HIM BOTH WITH THE POLICE AS WELL AS WITH OTHER DRUG DEALERS. THE SOURCE ALSO STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION HE OBSERVED A DISPUTE BETWEEN PAUL AND HIS WIFE AND A BLACK MALE SUBJECT WHO SOLD CRACK COCAINE IN FRONT OF 99 CLAY FOR PAUL. THE DISPUTE WAS OVER MONEY ALLEGEDLY OWED TO THE BLACK MALE. DURING THIS DISPUTE PAUL?S WIFE WAS OVERHEARD BY THE SOURCE AS TELLING THE BLACK MALE THAT IF HE CAUSED ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS, "RAUCCI WOULD DEAL WITH HIM."..
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 3-19-96
[]?after being advised of the identity of the undersigned and the purpose of the interview provided the following:
[] is the estranged wife of New Haven Police Department detective VINCENT RAUCCI. She has been married to VINCENT RAUCCI for approximately eight years. She began divorce proceedings against her husband during the spring of 1995, but delayed the action at the request of her husband until the fall of 1995. The RAUCCI?S separated because of a variety of reasons, including the VINCENT RAUCCI?S infidelity and his use of cocaine. [] indicated that she witnessed VINCENT RAUCCI use cocaine in the family residence on a number of occasions. VINCENT RAUCCI also was known to associate with known drug users/dealers PATRICA [] and PAUL [] that reside in the Fair Haven section of New Haven at 99 Clay Street. VINCENT RAUCCI?S relationship with [] and [] is close, with [] fixing the RACCI family car. As a result of this close relationship MRS. RAUCCI got to known the two reasonably well.
[] stated that she has been threatened by her husband during the divorce process. On one occasion [] received a telephone call from [PATRICIA] in the middle of the night indicating that VINCENT RAUCCI was considering "setting her up" to be arrested for the possession of narcotics. Nothing ever came of this, however [] truly believed that her husband would consider such a plan because he had threatened her in the past with arrest.
On another occasion during the spring of 1995, VINCENT RAUCCI took his two children to Disney World in Orlando, Florida over the objections of MRS. RAUCCI. During the vacation, the RAUCCI?S son?(age five) wandered away from his father and met a stranger in the park and indicated that his father was going to kill his mother. The unknown individual escorted [the son] to the amusement park security, who in turn contacted the police because of the statement that was made about the threat to call []. [] believes that her husband was able to quash the police report about this matter because of his status as a police officer?
Investigation on 3-18-96 at New Haven, Connecticut
File # 194C-NH-32550-203
By S/A Brian Donnelly
S/A Ronald Barndollar Date dictated 3-19-96
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4-19-96
Paul [], 99 Clay Street, New Haven, Connecticut?after being advised of the identity of the undersigned, the purpose of the interview and after waiving his constitutional rights, provided the following:
[] first met Detective Vincent Raucci, during the late 1980?s possibly 1988-89, when Raucci began dating []?s sister? Paul [] indicated that he did not get along with Raucci at first, since he did not approve of Raucci dating his sister because of their age differences. However, as time went on he and Raucci did become friendly, and as their friendship grew, Raucci would ask Pal [] to "cop" crystal methamphetamine from the "Hole in the Wall" motorcycle gang (HIWMC). Paul [] noted that he got methamphetamine from HIWMC members, [] and [], adding that he would normally deliver the methamphetamine to Raucci through his sister.
Paul [] indicated that after Raucci broke up with his sister in the early 1990?s he did not see Raucci much socially. Then in the spring of 1995, he and Raucci began interacting a great deal, with Raucci visiting his residence at 99 Clay Street numerous times a day. Raucci would come to the [] residence to use cocaine, that he had taken from drug dealers earlier in the day. On one particular occasion, Raucci retrieved a "stash" of cocaine from behind 101 Clay Street, the house next door and gave the drugs to Paul [] to use or sell, instead of "booking" the drugs into evidence at the New Haven Police Department. On still other occasions, Raucci would give money to Paul [] and instruct him to purchase drugs from locations in Fair Haven such as []?s Bar located at ? as well as The Hamilton Street projects. Raucci would also many times direct Paul [] to meet with specific drug dealers in order to get good deals. For example, Raucci was able to steer Paul [] to certain individuals that would sell a "half an eighth" (1/16th of an ounce) of cocaine for $60, which is much less than the going rate. Raucci also asked Paul [] to sell cocaine for him in order for the two to make money, indicating that he would finance the venture through a "settlement" he had received, which Paul [] believed was some type of legal settlement.
Raucci, in addition to the above activities, had Paul [] "cop" cocaine for himself and his wife?to abuse. Paul [] also stated, that Vincent Raucci had approached Patricia [], [Paul]?s girlfriend, late last year, to "set up" Mrs. Raucci on drug charges. Vincent Raucci wanted to "set up" his wife because of ongoing divorce and child custody proceedings.
Vincent Raucci also told Paul [], during their many meetings, that he was involved in the "protection" of drug dealers in the Fair Haven section of new Haven, Connecticut. In particular, Vincent Raucci indicated that he was protecting "G," a black male drug dealer, also known "J.B." as well as a Nelson Last Name Unknown (LNU) that lives/deals on Fillmore Street.
Paul [] added that he was present with Vincent Raucci in late October 1995, early on a Sunday morning, when Vincent Raucci was "high" on cocaine and shot a Ruger, Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle into a vehicle owned by John [], an alleged drug dealer from the Fair Haven section of New Haven. Paul [] indicated Raucci shot Norton?s vehicle, which was parked in the area of Poplar and Saltonstall Streets, because Norton had shown disrespect to Patricia [], earlier in the week. Vincent Raucci, during this rampage, drove his personally owned vehicle, a tan Ford Taurus, into a curb, causing one of the tires to blow-out.
According to Paul [], Detective Raucci also related "stories" about his days with the New Haven Police Department Street Crime Unit (SCU). Vincent Raucci told Paul [] about search warrants and arrests of drug dealers in the New Haven area and how he and other members of the SCU did not always turn in all of the monies and drugs they seized. Vincent Raucci told Paul [] that one of the officers on the SCU that he had shared some of the aforementioned ill gotten gains with was [], who is currently retired.
Investigation on 4-17-96 at New Haven, Connecticut
File # 194C-NH-32550
By S/A Brian Donnelly
S/A Ronald Barndollar Date dictated 4-19-96
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On April 23, 1996, NH 3841-SI-WC provided the following to Special Agents Brian Donnelly and Thomas B. Albright:
The source indicated that captioned subject, Vincent Raucci, had been "shaking down" drug dealers in the Fair Haven section of New Haven, Connecticut, for well over a year. The source stated that Raucci generally "stages" an arrest of the drug dealer during which time he takes the dealers? drugs and money after which he releases the dealer.
The source advised that Bobby [], a known drug dealer that sold cocaine and heroin from []?.was a victim of Raucci?s "shake downs". [], according to the source, had $1,500 in cash and drugs taken from him when he was arrested by Raucci in the summer of 1994, which was never logged as evidence at the New Haven Police Department.
The source also indicated that [] was "very tight" with Frank Parese, meaning that the two were partners in the drug distribution business.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 4-19-96
Patricia [], 99 Clay Street, New Haven, Connecticut?after being advised of the identity of the undersigned, the purpose of the interview and after waiving her constitutional rights, provided the following:
[] met Detective Vincent Raucci in April of 1995 through her current boyfriend, Paul []. During her first meeting with Raucci at 99 Clay Street, New Haven, she, [Paul], Raucci and an individual known as Walter "the Crabber" were involved in the "snorting" or eight lines of cocaine. [] also added that in addition to the above use of cocaine, she and [Paul] have used cocaine with Raucci on a number of other occasions within the last year. During one of these meetings, Raucci brought approximately an ounce of cocaine powder to the [] residence and "cooked" the cocaine into "crack", but the cocaine did not "come back", meaning that Raucci was unable to convert the powdered cocaine into "crack".
According to [], Raucci on numerous occasions seized drugs, i.e. cocaine, from drug dealers in the New Haven area and gave the drugs to [Pat] and [Paul] to use and sell. [] related one instance that occurred during the Fall of 1995 when Raucci was told about a "stash" of cocaine located at 101 Clay Street, Fair Haven, Connecticut by the owner of the house. Instead of placing the drugs into evidence at the Police Department, Raucci gave the drugs to [Paul] to sell and to abuse. In addition to giving drugs to [Paul] and [Pat], Raucci would also have [Pat] and [Paul] "cop" cocaine for himself and others from drug locations in the Fair Haven area.
[] also noted that Raucci had told both her and [Paul] that he "protected" a number of drug dealers in the Fair Haven area. In particular, [] stated that Raucci "protected", a black male known as "G" who works on Fillmore Street, Fair Haven as well as individuals that own a "Deli" on the corner of Arch Street and Columbus Avenue. [] indicated that in late September or early October 1995, Raucci "shot up" a car owned by John [], a drug dealer that lived on Wolcott Street in New Haven. [] believed that [John]?s car was "shot up" by Raucci because of a narcotics debt owed by [John] to Raucci.
More recently, Raucci had approached [Paul] and asked [Paul] if he would help him to locate known drug dealers in the Fair Haven section for the duo to rob. According to the plan related to [Pat], Raucci and [Paul] would pose as "cops" and "raid" the previously identified drug dealers and take their money and drugs.
[] also indicated that Raucci had approached her during the latter part of 1995, to "set up" [Mrs.] Raucci, Vincent Raucci?s wife, on drug charges. According to the proposed plan [Pat] would take Mrs. Raucci "out on the town" and get her "high" on cocaine after which, Raucci would have his wife arrested as she was driving home from the city. [Pat] stated that she refused to go along with Vincent Raucci?s plan. Vincent Raucci wanted to have his wife arrested on drug charges because of ongoing divorce proceedings. Vincent Raucci told [Pat] that he believed that any negative information such as a drug arrest would increase his chances of getting custody of his two children.
Investigation on 4-17-96 at New Haven, Connecticut
File #194C-NH-32440-98
By S/A Brian Donnelly
S/A Ronald Barndollar
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On April 23, 1996, NH 3839-SI-WC provided the following to Special Agents Brian Donnelly and Thomas B. Albright:
The source indicated that captioned subject, Vincent Raucci, "beat up" Bob [], a drug dealer from the Fair Haven section of New Haven and took his money and drugs. This incident occurred approximately tow years ago, prior to [Bob]?s incarceration on drug charges.
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 05/01/1996
A cooperating witness (CW) furnished the following information to Special Agents Brian Donnelly and Archie T. Stone:
CW indicated that Detective Vincent Raucci has in the past received ounce quantities of cocaine from Philip [] at [], which is located at the corner of [] in the Fair Haven section of New Haven, Connecticut. CW stated that Raucci may have, as a result of his dealings with the [] family, tampered with Angelo [], a witness who testified against []?s brother, [], in a recent homicide trial. CW advised that Raucci may have put "heat" on [Angelo] to recant his testimony against [].
According to CW, Raucci routinely took New Haven Police Department (NHPD) monies destined for payment to confidential informants (CIs), who had provided information germane to ongoing NHPD investigations. Raucci was known to take the previously mentioned monies and instead give the CIs either cocaine or "p-dope" that he had seized from other arrestees. CIs to whom Raucci had given drugs instead of police payments included Frank [], whom Raucci gave "p-dope", and Mike[], whom Raucci gave cocaine and "p-dope."
CW added that Raucci had illicit drug dealings with John [], a known drug dealers who resides on? Raucci, according to CW, has received drugs from [] and has collected monies owed from drug customers of []. CW indicated that Raucci actually asked CW on one occasion to accompany him to Wallingford, Connecticut, to make a collection from one of []?s customers. CW stated that [] drives a gold Nissan Maxima and that he distributes large quantities of cocaine in the Fair Haven area. CW added that one of []?s customers in the Fair Haven area was Howie [], who CW saw purchase a quarter pound of cocaine from Norton. CW further stated that [] receives his cocaine from sources in New York City. For example [], after receiving a suitable number of requests from customers, rents a vehicle and drives to New York, New York, to pick up kilogram quantities of cocaine. Upon returning from New York, [] would immediately distribute the drugs the same day, thereby reducing his chances of being arrested with large amounts of drugs.
CW also indicated that Raucci had dealings with an unknown black male form the Hill section of New Haven who owns a white Volvo stretch limousine and who is believed by CW to be a large distributer of drugs. CW described this individual as being a black male, approximately 5?9" to 5"10" tall, weighing 195 to 200 pounds, having short black hair and wearing a thick gold chain with a Thompson Machine gun attached.
Investigation on 4-26-96 at new Haven, Connecticut
File # 194C-NH-32550
By SA Archie T. Stone
SA Brian Donnelly: BD/cah
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 5/9/96
A Cooperating Witness (CW) met with the undersigned and after waiving his Constitutional rights provided the following:
The CW indicated that Detective VINCENT RAUCCI was living in the vicinity of 127 Blatchley Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut, until recently?The CW indicated that RAUCCI left the area because of his recent arrest on assault and larceny charges.
The CW stated that RAUCCI and [] have used cocaine together on many occasions, both at []?s residence as well as in RAUCCI?s police vehicle. The CW indicated that RAUCCI had asked [] to sell cocaine that he, RAUCCI, had taken from local drug dealers. According to the CW, RAUCCI had on at least one occasion took cocaine from a black male known as "Natural," under the guise of an arrest and gave the drugs to [] to sell. The CW stated that [] received 15 pieces of "crack" cocaine and 10 pieces of powdered cocaine from RAUCCI after the "staged" arrest of "Natural." Following this incident, RAUCCI asked [] to locate dealers in the Fair Haven section of New Haven that were susceptible to the same type of "staged" arrest as "Natural."?
The CW also noted that RAUCCI likes to frequent the Foxwoods Casino, adding that between his drug habit and his "love of the high life," RAUCCI is in a great deal of debt.
Investigation on 5/9/96 at New Haven, CT File #194C-NH-32550
By SA ARCHIE T.STONE
SA BRIAN DONNELLY/mhl Date dictated 5/9/96
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 5-9-96
Robert [], Willard Correctional Institution, Connecticut Department of Corrections, Enfield, Connecticut?after being advised of the identity of the undersigned and the purpose of the interview provided the following:
[] stated that he knew Detective Vincent Raucci when he lived and worked in the Fair Haven section of New Haven. Although [] admitted that he was involved in the distribution of drugs and was arrested for possession cocaine with intent to sale, he denied that he had any "trouble" with Raucci. He also denied that he was never had any drugs or money taken from him by Raucci. [] stated that the only professional interaction he had with Raucci was in the summer of 1993, when Raucci arrested him in possession of cocaine.
[] indicated that the only illicit activity that he was aware of by Raucci was an incident related to him by Paul [], when the two met in Whalley Avenue Correction Institute in December of 1995. [] stated that [] told him about Raucci asking [] to sell drugs for Raucci on the street. [] mentioned this to [] because [Paul] thought this request was strange given Raucci?s position as a detective. [] also told [] that he and Raucci had used cocaine together occasionally.
Investigation on 5-9-96 at Enfield, Connecticut
File # 194C-NH-32550
By S/A Brian Donnelly
S/A Archie Stone Date dictated 5-9-96
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription: 5/22/96
A Cooperating Witness on instant date provided the following:
Michael [] is believed to have been an informant of Detective Vincent Raucci of the New Haven Police Department. [] is believed to have been paid drugs for information by Raucci. [] gave information to Raucci regarding Frank [], a known burglar, who is currently incarcerated?
Raucci may have had an illicit business relationship with "Cookie" [], a known drug dealer from James Street, New Haven, Connecticut. Raucci may have been protecting []?s operation and receiving money and/or drugs for the favor.
Investigation on 5/22/96 at New Haven, Connecticut
File # 194C-NH-32550
By SA BRIAN DONNELLY/saf Date dictated 5/22/96
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 7-11-96
John []?.after being advised of the identity of the undersigned and the purpose of the interview provided the following:
[] indicated he is a distant relative of Detective Vincent Raucci?[] denied any criminal involvement with Vincent Raucci, adding that his only interaction with Detective Raucci has been to "see him (Raucci) while he was working in the Fair Haven section of new Haven". [] said the only time that Detective Raucci was ever entered his house?was approximately a year or so ago, when Detective Raucci asked to use the bathroom after making an arrest in front of the [] home.
[] stated that he was employed at?until January of this year when he was "laid off". While at?[] was told by a Jose Last Name Unknown (LNU), that he, Jose LNU was stopped by Detective Raucci and harassed and had his money taken even though he was never charged with a crime?
Investigation on 7-10-96 at New Haven, Connecticut
File # 194C-NH-32550
By S/A Brian Donnelly
S/A Ronald Barndollar Date dictated 7-11-96
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Date of transcription 8-23-96
Vincent Raucci?contacted the undersigned regarding weapons being held by the New Haven Police Department (NHPD). Specifically, Raucci stated that the NHPD is holding the aforementioned weapons because of an ongoing investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Raucci indicated that he was a |
