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Rick Porrello
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Rick Porrello

Rick Porrello is a Greater Cleveland police officer with Mafia roots. He is also the author of The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia. Porrello began writing his first book during research into the murders of his grandfather and three uncles who were mob leaders killed in Prohibition-era, bootleg violence. The book quickly became a regional favorite. Porrello is an accomplished jazz musician and soloist, and spent three years traveling worldwide as a drummer for the late Sammy Davis Jr. With a degree in criminal justice, Porrello is a member of the Italian-American Police Officers Association, the National Writers Association, and the American Federation of... Read full bio

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Mob Author: 'Youngstown Was One of Last to Go'
WYTV News, March 29, 2012
...than we thought, probably twice as much as we expected," May said. May has teamed up with Rick Porrello, author of "To Kill The Irishman," on books about organized crime in Youngstown and Pittsburgh. This was the first book of what likely be four or five...
Hubbard resident writes children’s book
Vindy.com, March 25, 2012
...Stories” and “Gangland Gotham: New York’s Notorious Mob Bosses.” He has written for the Gangland News website, Rick Porrello’s AmericanMafia.com and CrimeMagazine.com. The library program is free, and reservations aren’t required. For...
Calendar (Week 4) March 22-31
Youngstown Metro Monthly, March 2, 2012
...Stories and Gangland Gotham: New York’s Notorious Mob Bosses.” He has written for the “Gangland News” website, Rick Porrello’s AmericanMafia.com, Court TV’s “CrimeLibrary”, and CrimeMagazine.com. 6 p.m. Free. Fifth Annual Diversity...
Lyndhurst looking at change in door-to-door soliciting law
Cleveland Live, February 15, 2012
...not attempt to change other guidelines solicitors must follow, or city procedures pertaining to door-to-door solicitation. Police Chief Rick Porrello said those planning to solicit in Lyndhurst must register with police, who check the names and...
Lyndhurst City Council to re-examine hours during which door-to-door solicitation can take place
Cleveland Live, February 9, 2012
...not attempt to change other guidelines solicitors must follow, or city procedures pertaining to door-to-door solicitation. LPD Chief Rick Porrello said those planning to solicit in Lyndhurst must register with police, who check the names and...
Longtime Mayfield Heights business owner receives highest honor from native country
Cleveland Live, February 5, 2012
...area law enforcement officials, who were on hand to express their gratitude. Among them were Lyndhurst Police Chief Rick Porrello, Highland Heights Police Chief James Cook, Kirtland Police Chief Wayne Baumgart, Mayfield Heights Executive Police Lt. Steve...