Ralph Colamussi / Roberto Villanueva Arrested, Forced labor

Former owner and manager of Long Island catering hall pleads guilty to forced labor charges

Ralph Colamussi, of East Northport, NY pleaded guilty to charges of forced labor of employees at the Thatched Cottage, a catering and wedding venue in Centerport, New York. When sentenced, Colamussi faces up to 20 years in prison, as well as restitution and a fine of up to $250,000.

Name: Ralph Colamussi / Roberto Villanueva

Country: US

State: NY

Arresting Agencies: 3

Arrested: 2

Rescued: Unknown

Date of Announcement: December 11, 2017

Arrest End Date: December 11, 2017

Comments: Forced labor

Source 1: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/former-owner-and-manager-long-island-catering-hall-pleads-guilty-forced-labor-charges

Source 2: https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/thatched-cottage-indictment-forced-labor-1.15417374