1918 in organized crime
See also: 1917 in organized crime, other events of 1918, 1919 in organized crime and the list of 'years in Organized Crime'.
Events
- Frankie Yale takes leadership of the Unione Siciliane after founder Ignazio "the Wolf" Lupo is convicted of numerous charges ranging from extortion to murder.
- Black Hand member Pasquale Biondo is convicted of the murder of an Akron, Ohio police officer.
- Tong leader Mock Duck, upon his release from Sing Sing prison, retires from crime.
- June 6 - Ciro Terranova is charged with ordering the deaths of Charles Lombardi, Joe DiMarco, and Michael Hayes, however the case is later dropped.
Births
- Michael James Genovese, Pittsburgh crime family Boss and possible cousin of Vito Genovese
- January 31 - Philip Rastelli "Rusty", Bonanno crime family Don
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