Annapolis Immigration Raid: Request From Anne Arundel County Police Department For Transfer Of Seized Property From Raid On June 30, 2008

Date:

07 /08/ 2008

Trea.mry Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Lo:w Enforcemmt Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency Use Only

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AD aaets tnuuferred IDII5t be used for the law enforcemeot ptlrpeM! stated in the reqom..

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Deadline ror mbmUtion of this ~ is sixty (60) day. f8J1mriDg tile seizul'e

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TIae requesting ageaq will be rapoaaibIe for reimbuniag _ tile Treasury Ageaey its COlts aad may be responsible for reimJmniIIg the Treuary AJ!mcy dtare.

FP&F Number: 2008130390000601 Seizure Number: 2OQJPWOOQ002801

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

sAle Oft"'lCe:~~~~-----------Baltimore Adoption Joint -XCase Type: Discontinuance - - fOpr:/i One)

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Hiehway

Address:

MIllersville MD 21108 NC1C Code:

I MID 1 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 J 2 I 0 f 0 I

CoDtact PersoD: Lt.~. &xw1 Ca!pt:roller's Cftice Telepbone N....ber: (410) 222-8656

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Spedfk IDtended Law Eofon:emeat Uses:

o Salaries

¢rurcllase of Equipment

o Purtbue of Vehicles

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Other (Please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Place Into Official Use

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Contribution (If any answer to A ibru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated witb this case? F. How many bonn were expended? ISO Hours

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Seizure Number:

DEPARTMENT OF TIlE TREASURY

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Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Part to which flIf.nre,(s) tzpply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration 8..-r1d Cust..oms Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one fuU-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the resUlts of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting

from the seimre. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving infonnation that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check:, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay~ and tells the undorumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the ittegal activity. DNo

va Cer1iftcadon8: A. The reqaester certif"aes that the above iaformatioo is true and accurate, that tbe property transferred will be used for die law eaforcaaent ptII'pOIe stated. and dIat aU IIIGIIfa lue"ed po........ to tIds ft'48eIt trill be depe:Itted ud ~ for ('.OIHIItteet witIt ......ahIe Federal, Sbde, ad local law, ............ ..-den. The~ agrees Ie report OR the 8duaJ lISe of equitably traasferred property upon request. TIle requester anderstaads that if it is UBable to pay die fees aad e:spaIICS time of traDlfer, • asset wiIIlJe taId ad die muiIaum pen:cat of Jlet sale proceeds will be awarded iD lieu of tile auet.

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2008PVVOOOOO2801 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted nume.rOllS hours of undercover su.-..eiUance and conducted a trathc stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 200S to June 2S, 200S, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous bo~ of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo~s residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 200S. ICE Agents subsequent1y obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 4<

1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403

* 31 Arbor' Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 I .. 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Str~ Annapolis. MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 .. 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

Knock & Talk sites • • • • •

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305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hitlsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 lA ltd Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, &iva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. ['he Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the ocecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the ,rrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

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Treasury Agency: _ICE _ _ _ _ __

Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14 Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a TreaRlry Agency (For Use By Domestic Lew Enforcement AgencIes Only)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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FP&F Number: 2008130300011801

purpose stated ill the ~

Seizure Number: 2008SZ00674990J Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

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))radfine for

lUbmiJlion of this reque:R iJ Ibty (60) day.

feIIewiD& the 1Idzure.

SAIC Office: Baltimore

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AdoptioIL-. Joint---X-

Case Type:

AD .us:ets tnmsferred IIIIW be used for tlae law euforc-.ematt

Discontiauance -

The ~ag ape)' will be respoasibIe for rdmboJ'1ling _ the 1'reaJary Ageaq its COlts and be retpOOJible for rUnbuniDI the Traatry ~ tbaft.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department Ad~:

_________~~~~~~~====~Hg=·~h~w~a~y_______________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

NCIC

Code:

I MID I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

Contact Penon:Lt. ~/W. Jra.n Qnptroller's Cffice Telephone Number: (410) 222-8656

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Property Daaip1ioa; S

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Spedfic: Intended Law Eafon::ement Uses:

o Salaries ~Purchase of Equipment 0 o Purchase 01 Vehicles 0 Place Iato Official Use

Other (Please EIplaia): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(II other tIum Cosh)

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Contribution (If any 8DSWer to A thru E is yest provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leadiag to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law?

C. Were enraordiury espeoses iamrred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any tiSels Iotated in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 4A)Q Hours

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Seizure Number. 2OOSS7.A)O()74990 I

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participatil'.g member of the Immignuion and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
vn. CertificatioDs: A. TIae rq..... cadfies . . . die -.we iIIfenn.adaa a .... ad IIttIInfe, daattlle pnrpaty ~ wit be . . . for the law enlorcemeat parpose stated, and daat aD IbOIIies receiYed punuant to dais reqam wiD be deposited ad KtOIUlted for .....ttept widt appIitallle l'edenI, Safe, ad 1ocaI_, ......atiou ad orden. TIle reqauter agn:a Co it. . , traJufald repert OIl die adaaIlile ~ 1'IIe ft!IIIN Ita" iiIida . . . . daat if it iI-.abIe Co pay die DeCala.., lea aad apeoses at alae __ of haller, • aIIet will k ......... - a -... pnceat ", lid sale proccaIs willie awarded iD liar ., die aad.

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B. As legal couueI, I have reviewed dais Reqoat of Preperty S e. i z e d I FOrfeited by a Treuary Ageacy aDd I ca1if'y that dae COBtact penonldeatified in p~')t;... the authority Co aa:ept Jeizedlfo~ pnperty aad is the ofIidaJ Co wIIom traBlfer dom-- ab aadllir IIIOBey IIIoIdd be deltoN. (LI.pl COIIII8I!l cedijictItioII U lUll ~for

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January IS, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveilJance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4; 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008) TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover swveiJIance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Seardl and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 2 I 403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2 1401 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant S~ Annapolis, MD 21403

* 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk lites • • • • •

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305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 2 1403 307 Hilismere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 I A lit Street, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva., MD 21 140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD21 117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. fhe Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the ",ecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the lITestees and the booking process.

The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and II vehicles.

Date:

07 /08/ 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency Use Only

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FP&F Number: 2008130300013101 Seizure Number: 2008SZ007008001

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

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All assets transferred mlUt be used for the law eaforcement purpose stated in the rtquest. DeadJine for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

SAle Office: Baltimore

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Adoption __

Case Type:

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Joint --X-

Discontinuance -

The requesting ageacy will be responsible for reimboning . tile Treasury Agency its costs and may be respoDlibIe for reimbursing the Treasury Agency sIIare.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department Addr~s:

__________~84~95~~~~==an==s=E6=·&~h~w~n~________________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

Nele Code:

I MID I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

DOJNumber:

IMIOIQINIGIClOl2141

Contact Person: U. ~. fu:wl Ccnptro1ler's ClffidI'elephoDe Number: (410) 222-8656

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Specific Imended Law EDfon:ement Uses:

o Salaries ~ Purchase of Equipment 0 o Purdlase of Vehicles 0 Place Into Official Use

Other (please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(If other than Cash)

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Contribution (If any answer to A thm E ii yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated witb this case? F. How many bours were expended? 4SO Hours

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Seizure Number: 2008SZ007008001

DEPARTMENT OF mE TREASURY

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for detailed answenJ (Indicute Part to wltidt answer(s) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the IIp-migration and Customs Enforcemeni (iCE) ·Document Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one fulJ-time investigator ([FO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure of Sl 9,979.07 in U.S. Currency. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The infonnation suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts II3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. (If more space is reqllired, lISe II $II!JXII'fIIe sIu!.et ofpaper and aJtach.) Attacbmeat:

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VIL Certificatioo.s: A

The requester certifies that the above iDformaDon is true ad amante, fltat the property Cranlferred will be tued for the law enforcement purpose stated, ad that aD IDOIIies received punaaat to tbis request wID be depoIited ad attOIUIted for CODJiJteDt witII applkable Federal, State, aDd reguIatioaJ aad TIle reqvester agrees to report on the adPaI UJe of eqaitably trauferred property upGD request. TIle requesta" aadentaDds that if it is IlUbIe to pay the aecessary fees .... apeases at the time of traDsfer, the utet will be sold aDd tile maDmam pen:eat of Bet lale proceedJ wiD be awarded in lieu of the auet.

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2008SZ007008001 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveiHance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Sear~h and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, !.ID 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 2 1403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 HiUsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 IA 18( Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 2-I 117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. he Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the I(ecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the Testees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and II vehicles.

Date:

07 108

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2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02P007BA0014 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property Seized/Forfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency Use Only

(Fu!" .4ddi!iona! !n/ormatiu;; - See In:'Jiruc:tionsj.

I. FP&F Number: 2008130390001301

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All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

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Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

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The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

Seizure Number: 2008PW000003301 Seizure Date:

6 / 30 /2008

SAle Office: Baltimore

---------------------Adoptioll- Joint---X...

Case Type:

Discontinuance - (rhprk Onp)

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department Address:

8495 Veterans Highway Millersville MD 21108

NCIC Code:

IMIDlo 1210101210101

Contact Person:Lt.

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DOJ Number:

If.dge/W. J:ra..n 0:nptr011er:'s Office Telepbone Number: (410) 222-8656

Asset Requested:'--__..../!P:;...;;...:;_.,y,---;t"--___________________ Property Description: $ 1009 C 4~1!..5 ,
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Other assets in this case. (Attach list).

Item

RCaShlProceeds

Specific Intended Law Enforcement Uses;

o Salaries

~urchase of Equipment

o Purchase of Vehicles

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Other (please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0

Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash)

Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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No

Seizure Number: 2008PW00000330J

DEPARTMEI\'T OF THE TREASURY

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Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Part to which answer(j) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO : Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 113 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity.

~Yes

(I/more space is required, use a separate sheet o/paper and attach.) Attachment:

DNo

VII. Certifications: A. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded In lieu of the asset.

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8. A, legal counsel, I bave reviewed tMs Request 01 Property SeizedlForleited by a Treasury Agency and I certify that the contact person identified in the authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer documents and/or money should be delivered. (Legal counsel certification is not required/or Fe ral rcement agencies)

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at IIluliiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4,2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants '" '" '" '" '"

Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 I 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 I * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 10 16 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

Kn ock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 4 J 7 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 51 1A 1 Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21 f40 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the arrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of IS houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02P007BAOOl4

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedfForfeited by a Treasu ry Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

(For ,1ddition::1 !;;!o;matioii - See In:Siruciiunsj.

For Treasurv Aven('v II",,.. Onlv eo '--01

01

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I. •

FP&F Number: 2008130390001201

All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

Seizure Number: 2008PW000003201 •

Seizure Date: 6 /30 /2008

Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

SAle Office:~~~~--------------Baltimore Adoption ___

Case Type:

•

Joint--X-

The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

Discontinuance - rrhprk Onp)

II.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Hiehway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:

I MID I Q I N I G I c I 0 I 2 I 4 I

DOJ Number:

Office Contact Person: ht. -:Hodge/W. Brown Canptroller' Welephone Number: (410) 222-8656

III.

Asset Requested :________.:.-A. :. .~. :;{). .:. .w. ;. . . : ~; ,_ . - _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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Other assets in this case. (Attach list).

Property Description: $

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Request Type Item

IV.

pgEaShlPrOCeedS

Specific Intended Law Enforcement Uses:

o Salaries 0 o Purchase of Vehicles

Purchase of Equipment

0

0

Other (please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Place Into Official Use

(If other than Cash)

v.

Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure?

B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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No

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Seizure Number: 2008PW000003201

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Page 2 Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Part 10 which answer(s) apply)

VI.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immi gration and Customs Enforcemem (iCE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving infonnation that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The infonnation suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. (lfmore space is required, use a separate sheet o/paper and attach.) Attachment:

r¢..ves

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VII. Certifications: A. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be' sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset.

Date

Signature I Tille

15'

B.

fo~ran'f:

As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Request of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency and I certify that the contact person identified in Part has the authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the _ official to whom transfer documents and/or. mo ey should be delivered. (Legal counsel certification is not required for f', ralla rcement agencies)

, (0, Address:

A-UJI~~-=-r.4-=-/t-4-Lih_b_'/ U Date 'ANNE ARONOR COIIIIT

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TelePhon--eN-um-be-r:-(41-0

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at Iflultipies locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detaiJed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations: Federal Search and Seizure Warrants '" Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 '" 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 '" 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 10 16 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 30 Pleasant Street,Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 2 J403 JA 1sl Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings MiIl~, MD 21 1 J 7

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. 'he Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the ~ecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the Testees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

(Attachment VI.)

Date:

07 /08 / 20()S

Trea.wry Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14 DEPARTMENT OJ.' THE ]'REASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedfForfcited by a Treasm-y Agency (POT 1l~ Ill' f)mnf1!Vfic '~aw Enfnrcemenf Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency U8C Ont,

I. FP&~'

All assets transferred must be used for the law enfor«meut purpose stated in tbe ~st.

•

Number: 2008130390001801

Seizure Number: 2008pwOO0003701 •

Seizure Date: 6 /30 /2008

Deadline for 5Ubmission of this request is sixty (60) days foUowing the teizure.

SAle Office: Baltimore

~~~--------------

The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbuning the Treasury Agency share.

•

Adoptioll.- .Joint-X...

Case Type:

Discontinuance - -

II.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Hi1:hway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:

1M! 0 ! 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

OOJ Number:

I MID I Q I N I G I c I 0 I 2 I 4 I

Contact Person: Lt. H:rlge/W. fccw:l G:nptroller' 5 Office Telephone Number: (410) 222-8656

m.

Aud~~:____~~~~_~_~~_________________

Property Description: $

IV.

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Request Type

Speclfic httended Law Enforeement Uses:

o Salaries

~urchase of Equipment

o Purchase of Vehicles

D Other

(Please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0

Place Into Official Use nr .-.Ilu.1' thnn -0----- rm:hl \-J

v.

AlIJrJAPDLI ~

-,_ .. - -

-+ • • • •/

Contribution (If any answer to A tbru E IS yes, provide details in Part VI)

A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were:my other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did vour ~ncy SUPD!y any unic~ or indisoens1!ble sssist1!cc:e? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case?

F. How many hours were expended? 450 rD F 92-22.46

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Hours 23

Yes

o o n o n

J&-

No

Seizure Numt)cr: 2008PWOOtJu0370!

OEPHtTM f NT O f THt TREASI JRY

Page 2 VL

Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Pari 10 .vhich ant,we,.(s) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Vocument Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group_ Based on the results ofa recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the nel proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after recei ving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebe.cca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from tbe employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. ONo

VIL Certiftadioos: A.

The requester ceJ1ifies that the above information is true and attUrate, tliat the property ~erred will be used for tbe law eafon:eaaetit purpose stated, add that aD IIlOIbts received .,.......... &0 thit request will be deposited Ud aCCOUIIted for oonsi8talt with applicable Federal. State, ud local law, regulatielu ami ~ 'I1le ~ agrees to report OR the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. Tke requester UBderstands that if it is UBable to pay the necessary fees and expetHe8 at the time or tnmsfer, the tiIIef wiD be sold aDd «be maximum perceM of ~ sale proceeds wiD be awarded in lieu of the asset.

9 Signature I Title

B.

III I Of)

Date

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offtcial to whom trausfer documents andler money should be delivered. (Legal cmutSel cerli.ftcOtion is "ot ,equiredfor Fi al 'OI'Ceme1II tlgencies)

111

2008PVVOOO003701 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveiHance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis. Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertairung to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008_ ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis. MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403

* 31

Arbor' Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive. Annapolis. MD 21401 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive. Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Stree~ Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 4 J7 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A I Sl Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Ronna Court, Owings Mills, MD -2111 7

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the arrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

I 200S __ Treasury Agency: ICE ------Date:

07 108

Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14 DF~PARTMENT

OF THE l'REASURY

Request for Transfer of Property Seizedf.iI'orfeited by a TreaSttry A!.>coq (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

(For AJdi6vrral injormation - See InstructWn.,»_

I. •

FP&F Number: 2008130390001701 Seizure Number: 2Q08PWOOOO03601

•

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

Deadline for lJUbmiDion of tbis request is sixty (60) days foJlowing the seizure.

SAle Office: Baltimore

------------------

•

AdoptiOll.-- Joint-x"

Case Type:

AJI assets transferred must be used for tbe law mforc-..ement VU'ltOSe stated in the request.

Discontinuance - -

The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbuning . the Treasury Agency its costs and may be respoosible for reimbursing tile Treasury Agency share.

feluri One}

fl.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel C&unty Pooce Department Address:

8495 Veterans

Hi~hway

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code';

I MID I 0 J 2 I 0 1 0 I 2 I 0 1 0 I

1MID I Q I N I G I c I 0 I 2 I 4 I

DOJ Number:

Contact Penon:u... ~. &:cw1 Carptroller's Office Telephone Number: (410) 222..3656

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Aud~~:____~~~_~_~ __________________

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Other assets in this case. (AI/d list).

Property Description: S

96 CL.A'I .5,..... •~"t1IVA&l-1 ~ HI>

Request Type

fJ-. IV.

Item

.

~uhIP~8

Spedfic Inteoded Law Enfon:ement Uses:

o Salaries ~Purcbase &f Equipment 0 o Purduue of Vehicles 0 Place Into Official Use

Other (please Explain): _________________

(If other than Calm)

v.

-

C&ntributi&n (If any answer to A thru E is yes. provide details iD Part VI) A. Did yoor agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses inculTed? D. Did your .ncy supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are tbere any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. H&w mauy h&urs were expended? 4SO Hours

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Yes

o o o o o

~

No

SeIzure Number: 2008PWOOOO0360 I

O£ PA R1M fi; NT Of THE TktU '.S ( JkY

Page 2 VI.

Additional spa«:

rOt'

detaik:d 8liswers (lndiUlte Part lb which amwer(lrj applyj

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group, Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the iUegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. ONo

va Certifkatioos: A. The requester certifIeS that the above iBfonnation is tnIe and aa:urate, tlult the property tranBferred will be used for tbe law emon:emeot purpoee lUted, and that aD morne. ftCeived pu.nuaDt to dais request will k deposited and aecoontecl for amtisteat with applicable Federal, State, _1ocaI1aw~ ~Iations aad onkn. 1k ~ agra:s to repBrt 011 the actual use of equitably traBsferred property upon request. 1"he requester uRdentaods that if it is unable to pay tile aeceaary fra aad expt.atea at the time of tnmsfer, the and will be BOld and the muimum perceIlt ef net sale procu!ds wiD be awarded in lieu of the asset.

Signature I Title

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Request~~er

B. As legal I bave reviewed tbis of Property SdzedIForfdted by • TreMory Agency and I certify that the eontact penon ideIlfified in Part haB tile authority to auept.lldzecllforfdted property and il1he · offICial to whom transfer docomftlts aod/or y should be delivered. (Legal counsel ceitift.Ct1lion is twl requiredfor

F~orcemerrI tlgt!llcies)

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Address:

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2008PVV000003601 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mend07A has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4,2008, TFO Mendoza conducted fiumefOuS hours of undercover surveiHance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested.

From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegaJ workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 256 J Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403

* 31 Arbor' Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 *' 10 16 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 34 Pleasant Street:. Annapolis, MD 21403

* 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 HiUsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hil1smere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 st lA 1 Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2160 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the arrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicJes.

Date:

~I 108 / 2008

Trea."ury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14

Reqoc-st fur Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Onl}')

DEPARTMENT OF' THE TREASURY

Fur TiCdMii] Agw\:y Uei: Oil:y

I. •

FP&F Number: 2008130390000801 Seizure Number: 2008PWOOOOO3001 Seizure Date: 6 /30 /2008

•

-------------AdoptioO--

•

Joint---X-

Discontinuance - -

II.

Deadline for IUbnriuion of this request is my (60) days following the seizure.

SAle OffICe: Baltimore Case Type:

All assefg transferred Blust be used for the law enfoccement purpose stated in the request

The requesting ageacy will be respeDBibIe for reimbuniug the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treuury Agency share.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne ArUlldei County Police Department 8495 Veterans Highway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:

I MID I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

DOJ Number:

I MID I Q I N I G I c I 0 I 2 I 4 I

C.ontact Person:U. ~. J1uon Cl:npt:roller's Cffice Telephone Number: (410) 222-3656

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Asset Requested,-:_ _~M~PN~C;:;..'_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Property Description: $

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MNapo'-,s Mb

Request Type

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Item

S.CatlhlP~

Specific JiateIlded Law Enfon:emeat Uses:

o Salaries ~PurchaseofEquipment 0 o Purcbase ofVebicIes 0 Place Into Official Use

Other (Please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(If other than Ca.m)

v.

Contribution (If any answer to A tbru E is yes, provide detans in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended?, 450 Hours

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Yes

o o o o o

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No

Seizure l'
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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (fFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County P01ice Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was J)eTformed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. DNo

VIL Ccrtificatiou: A. The requester ttrti.f'1eS tbat the above information is true and accurate, that the property tradsf~ will be used for tile law eaforcedaellt pu.rpose Rated, and tIlat aD JDODies received pw1IIIlaat te tbis ft4Ut.It will he depoeke4 aIl4 8CtOU.Dted for COIlSiBteIlt 'tfith applieable Federal, Sfate,aad local law, RgIIIatieIu anti orden. The mpteIter agrea to report 011 the actual ute or equitably transferred property upon request. The requester o.aderstands Chat if it is uoable to pay the aeceaa.ry fees aDd apaues at the Ume of tnmsfer, the asset will be teId ad tile IIlUimIlDl peReDt of set sale proaeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset.

Signature I Tille

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B. As legal couDJd, I bave reviewed tb.is Request '" b,. 1'roaI1'J' Aa
Telepbone Number: (" 1(l )

2008PVVOO0003001 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case.

On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO tviendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked iUegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted oomerOU8 hour.s of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road. Annapolis. MD 2140 1 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403

* 31 Arboi Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 2044 Parker Drive. Annapolis, MD 2140 1

* 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 3 Rosecrest Drivt; Annapolis. MD 21403

* 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

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* 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • •

• • •

305 ffillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 I A 11:t Street, Annapolis, MD 2 1401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD-21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the flrrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of IS houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07

/os/

2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number. BA02POO7BAOO14

Request for Transfer of Property Seized/I!'orfeited by a Treasury Agenc), (For Use BJ' Domestic Low Enforcement Agencies Only)

J)EPARTMENT 01" THE TREASURY

I. All assets transferred must be used for the law oof~mt

•

FP&F Number: 2008130390000701

purpose stated in the request.

Seizure Number: 2008PWOOO002901

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /200S

•

Deadline for mbminion of WI request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

•

The requMing agency wiD be rapeasible for reimbuning the Treasury Agedcy its (osts and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Ageuey mare.

SAle Office: Baltimore

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Case Type:

Discontinuance - fr.herl£ One)

II.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Highway

Address:

Millersville MO 21108 NCIC Code:

J MID I 0 I 2 I 0 1 0 J 2 1 0 I 0 I

DOJ Number:

I M 1 0 I Q 1N I G 1c 10 12 T3]

Contact Penen:~. H:xJge/W. fra..n O:npt:roller's OfficeTdepbone Number: (4~9) 222-8656

HI. Property Description: S

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Spedfic InteDded Law Enfon:aDellt Uses:

o Salaries

o Purclwe v.

AIIIJJAA?uS,

~rchase of Equipment of Vehicles

0

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Place Into Official Use

(If other than Cash) -

Contributi&n (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your ~cy supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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Seizure Number: 2008PWOOO002901

DEPARTMENT OF TIfE TREASIJRY

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Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Part to which answer(s) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Custow£ Enforcement (ICE) 'Duwrnent Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (fFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation., the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services., located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. DNo

VB.. Certification,:

A. The reqaester certif"ti tbat the above iBformation is tnIe and accurate, that the property trauferred will be u8ed for the Iaweafon:aDeat pu.tpOIe Itated. and fbat aD monies meived punuaat to this request will be ckpoIited aad attOOIlfN for CtHlsmeat with applicable Ji'~ State, aad local law, ftCIIIatiou ami onIen. 1k requester agfta to report 00 tJte actual use of equitably transferred property upon reqoegt The requester Il8derstmds that if it is unable to pay Gte DeCeIIaJ'7 fees and eqenses at tile time ef fnDIfer, iJJe auet will be IOId aad tile IIlUiamm percent of Bet sale proceeds will be awarded in IiaI or the asset

Signature I Title

Dille

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B. As legal counsel, I have reviewed this RelpJest'

of Property SeizedlForfeited by • Treasury AgeJIcy and I tbr. utItority to atttpt sdzedIforfeitecl property and is the .. certify that the ~ penon identified in Part off'Kial to whom transfer documents and/or m y mould be delivered. (Legal COUItSf!l cettiflCUlimt is IWt requil'f!dfor p; law mj01'Ct!lflmi agencies)

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Telephone Number: (4tO) 24

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2008PVV000002901 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case.

On Ianuary 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO MendOZA conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 1007 Cares Road Annapolis, MD 21403 • 31 Arbor' Hill Road. Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • •

• •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 I A I tlf Street, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 1117

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On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO MendoZA assisted with the interview of the arrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Nomber: BAOZPOO7BAOO14

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By J rel="nofollow">ommic Lt1w En/orcemml A.gendes OJlly)

For Treasury ~y V~ OftJy

I.

FP&F Number: 2008130390000401

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AD aaets t....rermIlIIDJt be tnIed for the law atfol'CaDCRt purpote Ilated in the ~

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DeadtiDe for IIIbmiMioo of tItU rtqaeIt is sixty (CiO) . . , . feIIowlng die tebure.

•

The ~ apq will be retpfMIIibIe fer I1!imIMIniRg _ ttae 1'raSIIry It.fIt*y JD aIU and lie rnpeatIb1e ......1Iia& tile TftBUJ /Ia!iPtq

Seizure Number: lOOJPWOOOOQ27Ql

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

sAle Of'r1U: Baldmere

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Requesting Agent)' Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department Addr~s;

__________~84~~~V,~~===.M~~=_==a~y______________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

Contact PenoD:Lt. ~/W• .Ikcwl O:npt::roller's Office TelepboDe Number: (410) 112-1656

m. Property De8uiptioR: $

IV.

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Sptdfk IafauIed Uw Worcement DIeS:

o Salaries

fit-purdutse of Equipment

o hrcbase of Velaides

v.

ArlN8 Po('" S M 1)

0

Other (Please EIplaia): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

0 Place Into OfTlCiaJ Use (II tJtIIer dum c.h)

Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details iD Part VI) A. Did your ageacy origiuate the iBftmBatiOD leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized uader state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply my unique or iDdispeosable assistance? E. Are dtere any assets located in foreign countries associated with this eue? F. How many hours were expended?, 4SO Hours

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Seizure Number: 2008PWOOOOO2701

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURV

Page 1 VL

Additional space for detailed aDS'WeR (bIdic8te PIII1 to JtiUdt answer($) 1IJ1PIy)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (leB) "Document Benefrt Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department bas one fuB-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD. was employing undocumented workers. The information SI.g.gested that the owner of the company pays these worlren by check, deducts 113 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does DOt pay overtime and pays the undocumented worlrers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Secvk.es, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wif~ Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented work:ess through the business KCOUDt to pay various assets, to include reaJ estate, vehicles and investment a.coounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being UBed to facilitate the illegal activity.

vn. Certific......~ A. TIae mplf'lW cr.rdIies dIat die aIMwe mter.aI.ioa II true aad ~ tIaat dae ,reperlJ tnmII'enwI will be lid for tile law ~ ptII'pfJIIe stated, .... dut ....... rectiYed panuaat fe tbiJ,..at wit a.e ~ aad ace 1 .tedfor,...;.... wida .......'eJ'edenI,StMe, ....... Iaw~ ................... -'ftlfIM'*' lllftitlte rqJMt .. die adullI8e traItIfenN pnperty BpOD ruptaL Tk ~ ~ dtat Wit is aaabk to pay apaues . . . . . . ", ......r. tk..et . . . IOId . . . . . . . .,' . . peluMelM ale prooeeds date awarded ie lieu ", the 8I8et.

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Te.IephoDe Number: (.ftO)

2008PVVOOOOO2701 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveiHance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked iIIegalJy at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numecous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bootempo's residence, and business and other resideoca owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant eXecutions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations: Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

• Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 .. 1001 Cam Road Annapolis, MD 21403 • 31 Arbor' Hill Road, Annapo~ MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill ~ Annapolis. MD 21403 • 2044 Parker Drive. Annapolis, MD 2140 1 .. 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis. MD 21403 • 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 .. 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Av~ Annapolis, MD 21403 Kaock &, Talk sites

• • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapo~ MD 21403 307 mllsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 411 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 IA I- Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Ri~ MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30. 2008. TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seimre Warrants. fhe Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (SO) police officers and detectives to assist with the ",ecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the UTestees and the booking process.

The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of is houses and II vehicles.

Date:

07 108

I

2008

Treuury Agency: _IC_E_ _ _ __

Case Number: BAOlPOO7BAOO14 Request for Tnnsfer of Prnperty SeizedfFori'eited by a Treuury Agenq. (For Use B)1 Domestic L4w Enforcement Agencies 0nIp)

DEPARTMENT OF mE TREASURY

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FP&F Number: 2008130390000301

puI'p9Ie

Seizure Number: 2OOSPWOOOOOJI01

IItated ill dae reqaat.

-DeMline for MIInuiiIieo of tId.1"CqlIeR islixty (6&) day.

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 / lOO3

feJItftriJI& the seIzuR.

sAle Oft"1U: BaIdmIw'e

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Cue Type:

All aadJ fralferred ..... be ued for die law eIIf~

DiKontiauance - -

The ~.iag qt:IJCY will be I"eIp8IIIiItIe for ftiaIItu.nbtg _ die TraJIIJ'Y A.t!J:acy its COJtJ .... may be 0IUibIe for .......niD& the TIftIUJ' Aaaq tIwe.

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Requesting Agenq Name: Anne Arundel County Po6ce Department

Addnu: __________~M~~~~~ere=r~aa=s~Hghw=*~a~y_______________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

Contact Penon. Lt• ~. fta..n CbJptro11er's Cffice Telephone Number: (410) 222-8656

n. Prepeny DesaipIioD:: S :2 S 8&t1C~oFr A 11'£ V.

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Spedfic IJdemIed Law EIaforaDent UItS:

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p9-.Pardutse ofEqaipmeat 0

Other (Please EIplaiD): _ _ _ _ _ _ __

o Pbrdwe of Veiddes 0

Place Into Official Use (If other dum Quh)

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Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, pnmde details in Part VI) A. Did yoor agency erigitWe the iafonaatiOD leadiag to the seizure? B. Wen any other assets seized UDder state law? C. Were emaordiaary es.peoses inauTed? D. Did your ageacy supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in romp coaotries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended?, 450 Hours

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Date:

07 /08/ 2008

Treuury Agency: _1CE _ _ _ __ Case Ndlber: BA02POO7BAOOJ4 Ikquest for Tramfer or Property SeizedlForfeUed by a Treuu.ry A,gency (For Use By Domestic Low Enforcement AgencJes tOt4')

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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FP&F Number: 2008130390000201

Seizure NlIIDber: 200JPWOOOOO26Ql Seizure Date: 6 / 30 / lOO8

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DeHliDefor IIIbmiuiOD ofdlis ftqIIeIt is IiDy (60) day.

r.IIswIDc die Idzure.

sAle OfI'ke: 8ahimore

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All auetJ tntlllIf'erred matt be UfJed for tile law aaforeenaent purpose Ifated ill dae reqaest.

TIle ~ a,p.cy will be ~ fer ftiIUoniag tIae TraJllry At!/f:rIq itt ~ aU 1lla1 be rapoasibIe tor

....bal'liDl the Tmmny Agmq IItaft..

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department

Addnss: __________84=~=~Y,=d=~==M=~~==a~y~_____________________________________ MfIlersvHIe MD 21108

Contact Penon:Lt. ~. Pccwl CbJptro1ler's Cftire Telephone Number: (410) 222-8656

m. PrcJperty Dacripdoa:

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Specific Iaiended Law Won:emeat Uses:

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o Other (Please EqIain): _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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Contribution (If any answer to A thru E Is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information Ieadin: to the Irizare1 B. Were any other assets seized UDder state law? C Were ntraordinary expeases iDcurral? D. Did your ageacy supply any unique or iadispensable assistance? E. Are there any UJds lotated in foreigB countries auociated with this use? F. How many bours were expended? 450 Boon

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Seizure Number.

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration l!nd Customs Enfurcement (iCE)
from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving infonnation that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these worlrers by clteck, deducts 113 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner ofthe Annapolis Painting Selvices, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undorumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include rea! estate. vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. ONo

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BOE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at mUltiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveiUance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested.

From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover SllfVeillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant exerutions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently ofJtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations: Federal Searcb and Seizure Warnmts

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 I * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road. Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis. MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street. Annapolis, MD 21403

* 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis. MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Tdl .ita •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403

•

307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 IA lit Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 RODna Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

• • • •

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the mestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and II vehicles.

Date:

07 /OS

I

200S

Treamry Ageacy: lei:

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Case Number: BA01POO7BAOO14 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASUKY

Request for TraDIfer of Property Seizedlli'orfeited by a Tl'UlUry Apcy (For Use By 1Jomestic /..,aw EnfOl'cemDII AgencIes O;dy)

I. •

FP&F NUJDber: 200Sl305OOOO4301

parpote Rated ia dle ~

Seizure N.mber: lOOBSZOO6166701

Seizure Date:

(1

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30 /2008

•

DeadIiDe fer IUbmiuioD of tIIis requeR is Ibty (. .) day. ~ die seizure.

sAle 0tT1U:--~~----------BaIDmore CateType:

AD useD ......ermt __ he UIe4 for tile law emo~

•

AdoptJon-- Joiat'-x'

Discoutiau.ance - -

The ft4D"'Chtg .agacy will be reJp1I81ibIe fer reiJaIJunidg tIte TreaIu:ry A.f!.eacy its COJb IBd ...,. be IftPOIdibie for reimbaniDg the Trenary Apq IIaare.

(n.erJc 0",-)

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Polite Department A~~s:

__________~~~~V~~~a~-~~~·~M~~__________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

Congn Person:Lt. ~/W. &x.w1 h:nptro1ler's
frope.rty Darripaiea: S ~963 .. o0 ,

Specific IIrieaded Law Eafon:emem UJeI:

o Salaries ijl-Pardtase ofEqaipmeat 0 Other (I'Ie.ase Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ __ o Purdwe of VeJdcIes 0(IfPIaee Into Official Use otINr tJum Cosh) Cootdbution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your ageaq erigiute the iDfonution leading to the .m.re? B. Were any otber assets seir.ed UDder state C. Were eItraonliaary eIpeases iaaarred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in &treign 00tIIltries associated with this cue? [t. How many hours were expended? 4..'iO Hours

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Yes

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Seizu.re Number. 2OOBSZ0067"701

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Page 2 VL

AcldiDoaalllPatt fOT t'kUiJed armrtn (hu/iaIIe PIUt Jq wIIic6 1IIf8HIf!7'($) apply)

The Anne ArundeJ County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 4DoaJment Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department bas one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigat~ the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure ofS4,963.00 in U.S. Currency. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, loalted in Annapolis, MD, was employing undOQJmented workers. The information suggested that the ownet" of the company pays these worker's by ~ deducts 113 of their gross pay. and tells the undoaunented workers that the deductions are fur taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undorumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the businessfpersooal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife~ Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocwnented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, whicb are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to fucilitate the illegal activity.

ONo

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A. 11te reqaata" £eidfies dull die tIIJoft ~ is trw: ad ....~ dW . . pnperty.. #atatdlJe IIsaI for die law ~.,....,a.e Itated, ad tIaat .. BIOIIieI recdftd paraaat eo tIdJ,.at wIIlte ~ ad 1UGa.1ed fer eGBIi. ._1ridl appIieUIe J'aIeraI, SUCe, 8Id1ocal1aw, .............. enIers. 1k ........ a&fta to report _ IM, .. 4ti led re.,r& TIle .... nt'znta t dial Ilia is IIIlabk to pay IIft)tJIUry fI:a ... apmM'S at dale effnlllfer, die IIIId will k ....... die .ad _ peI'UIIt" lid ale prea:aIId lie . . . . . itt . . fIId1e ....

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case.

On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4,2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover S-wveillailce and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these swveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo', residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search wammt executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Searcb and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 1007 Cam Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor1Ji1l Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock &. Talk lites

•

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403

• • • •

307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 EdgemereDrive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A I- Street, Annapolis, MD 2140 I 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva. MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

•

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (SO) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the mestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07 /OS/ 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

------

Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfrited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Low Enforcement Agencies Only)

DEPARTMENT OF mE TREASURY

For TreDUry Agency Use Onty

I. •

FP&F Number: 2008130300012101

Seizure Number. 2OOSSZQQ6756001 •

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /1008 ~~~~---------

Adopdoo

Joint

DeadIiDe for IUbmiuion of tItis n:quat is .my (60) days

fctllowtac tile se:IzuN.

SAle OfTtee: Baltimore Case Type:

AD usets trusferred IIUI8t be BJed for tile law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

....x..

•

Discontiauanc:e - - -

The requesting apq will be rapGIIIibIe fer rdmIJu.niRg tile Treamry AFIcY it5 com and ...y be rapensible for . rdmbaJ'IiDg fbe Tftalllry AJI!aq IIw'c.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department Addr~:

_________=~==~~~ft=N=a=D=s~~~==M~____________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

NCIC Code:

I MID I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

Contact Person: Lt. ~. &t:w1 G:npt:roller's OfficeTelephone Number: (410) 222-8656

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Specific Iafende41..4nr Eaf'on:ement Uses:

o Salaries ~Purdtase ofEqaipmeat 0 o Purdwe of Vehicles 0 Place Into Official Use

Other (Please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(If other titan Cosh)

v.

Contribution (If any answer to A tbru E is yes t provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate tile information leading to die seizure? B. Were any other assets reized UDder state law? C. Were enraordiaary expenses iDaarred? D. Did your agency supply any amique or indispensable assistance? E. Are dlere any assets IDtated in foreign countries associated with this use? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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Yes

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No

Seizure Number. 2008SZ006756001

DEPARTMENT OF mE TREASURY

Page 2 VL

Additional space for detailed answers (IndiaJte Pm to which tDlSWt!r(s) 1IJIPIy)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enfoccemern (ILe.)
~Yes

DNo

VB. CertificadooJ: A. TIre l'aIiN'ldft c:eadfiol dIat die ~ iafenutiaa is tnIe aad ~ daat die pnperty ~ wiIIlJe . . . for the law eafort.aDellt po.rpoIIe Jtated, and tIaat II IBOIIies received punuut to dIb ftqIIeSt will be depMited ad 8CtOIIated for c:omi__ wida appIicahIe FecIenI, State, .... 1ocaI1aw, regaladoes .... orden. The ~ agrees to nport_ die adllalille el apIitabIy traalfaled pnpa1y 1IfIOII ....... 'T'k - *..... dtat if it it IIIUIItIe to pay die aecaary fees ad espaue8 at tile fhae of tnuIIfer, . . auet will be.ald ... tile ___IUD percat".a tale ~wi111Je awarded ia IiaI of die asa.

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2008SZ006756001 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8,2008, TFO Mendoza bas assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveiHance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal bistories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Sear~h aDd Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road. Annapolis, MD 2140 I * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill ~ Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 1

* 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 30 Pleasant Street. Annapolis, MD 21403

* 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk lites

• • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A I'" Street, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD-211l7

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (SO) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the atreStees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 hou.ses and II vehicles.

,

. Date:

07 /08 / 200S

Treasury Agency: _IC_E _ _ _ __ Case Number. BA02POO7BAOO14 KeqUeM for Tramfer of Property SeizedlFo~eited by a TreaAlry Agency

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

(For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies o"ly)

I.

FP&F Number: 20081J0390003201

•

Seizure Number: 2008SZ0Q6164501 •

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

AD auets transferred 8IlMt be aued for tile law enforeemmt parpmre Itated in tile request. Deadline fer _mission of 1bb ~ is sixty (00) days following tile seizure..

SAIC Otrke:~~~~--------Baltimore Case Type:

Adoption

Joint

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Discontinuance - -

The requestiag ageacy will be resp8IIIibIe for reimIHlniDg tile Treuary AfPKY its ~ and be I'eIpOMibIe (or rdmbunblg the Tl'UJUry AFOCY Ibare.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel CoUllty Police Department Addr~s:

__________~M~~~~~~~mu~~~~·~W~8~_________________________________ Millersville MD 21108

NCiC Code:

I MID I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

Contact Person:~. ~. P£a.n ChIptroller's ClfficeTelepbone Number: (410) 222-8656

Ill.

Asset Requested:

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PRoperty Desc:tiptioa: $

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Specific Inteaded La" Enfort.emeDt UIIes:

o Salaries Ili Purdlase ofEquipllleat 0 o hrehase of Vehicles 0 Place Into Official Use

Other (Please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(If other dum Ctzsh)

v.

Contribution (If any answer to A tbru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agenc::y originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary npeasa inaarred? D. Did your agency supply any UDique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign colllltries as.sociated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 4SO Hours

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23

Yes

o o o o

i

No

Seizure Number. 2008SZ00676456 1

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Page 2 VL

Additional space ror detailed 2IlSWen (lruliade Part to lJItich IUISWI!1'(s) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ~Document Benefit Fraud Task Force', The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 113 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undorumeoted workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Selvioes, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity.

®Va

ONo

VB. Certifk.tioo.s:

A. 'The n"qIIeSfer ca M'a da8t die aINwe iafonaadoa is tnIe .... MOIrak, dIat tile property II aasfu led will lie ..at for tile law eaforcemeat parpoIe stated, .ad tIIat ......... rec:eived JMlI'IIdIli to tIUs ...,..... wi) be depoIited ad accounted for con...... wIda appkahIe Ji'ederaI, State, ad local law, ......atiou ad orden. n.e reqaerter agRa to report . . die adIIaI . . ~. .ably tr'DIfa-ml aquest. 'l"IIe ~*' tIaat irit is 8DabIe to pay Ute aeceaary feea ... apelllel at tbe tilDe "D"aalfeJ', die aaet will be .... ad die •• pen::eat ef lid ale proceeds willie awarded ia lea of tile aaet.

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SignaaIn I Tille

B. AJIegaJ COUDSel, I bal'e reviewed dIU Request for Tnasfer of Pnperty SeizedIIlorfeited It, a Treamry Agatcy aad I certify that the contact perIOD idtaflfied ia Part DIw tile autIaority to aca:pt ~ property .... is tbe ofticiaI to whom tnwfer tIocu:m.eatsllJ1dlor aaoaey ........ be ddiYered. fUgal ctIIIII6el CD'IijicJItitm is 1ItIl,..,ue4IDr Ii tJgeIICia)

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ANNAPOUS, MD 21401

2008SZ006764501 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include tbe main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent IDlmerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hour:s of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Seardl and Seizure WaJTaDts

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 1007 Cam Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road. Annapolis, MD 21403 • 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 2044 Parker Drive. Annapolis, MD 2140 1 * 402 H.atbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis. MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 • 25 Bancroft Avetme, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A I" Street, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD-21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (SO) police officers and detectives to assist with thtf execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the mestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07 108

I

2008

TreaJUry Agency: _ICE _ _ _ __

Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14 Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlJi'odeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Ottly)

DEPARTMENT OF mE TREASURY

for Treuury Apq Ulle OaIy

I. FP&F Number: 2008130390003101

•

All aaet!J tnmJferred IBIUt be used for tile law eaforumeut parpese stated in tIae request.

•

Deadtine for IIIbmiuiOD of this request is siny (60) days foIIowin& the ....mare

•

The requestbag apcy wQJ be respORsibie for reimbuniag _ tile Treuury Agatq its costJ aDd may be retpOOIible for rdmbanblg the TreaIIU"y Ageacy JbaR.

Seizure Number: 2OOISZ0067646Ql

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

SAle Oftke: Baltimore Cue Type:

-----------------AdoptiOll..-- Joiat....x....

Discontinuance - (r.hW'k One)

II.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundd County Police Department

Addnss: __________~M~~=_¥~~===an=s~~=_=w~~=_______________________________________ MiNersville MD 21108 NCtC Code:

I MID I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

Contact Penon: Lt:

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HxWfW.

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Spedfk IateDded LAw Enforcement UIeS:

o SaWies lJl Purcbae ofEquipmeot 0 o PIrdwe of Vehicles 0(IfPlace Into Official Use other lIIan Cash)

Other (Please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide detaUs in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the iDformation leading to die seizure! B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary npeases incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance'! E. Are there any assets Iottied in foreign eo_tries associated with this case'! F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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Yes

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No

Seizure Number: 200SSZ006764601

DEPARTMENT OF mE TREASURY

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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Custorr.s Enforcemeni (ICE) 'Dowment Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 113 oftbeir gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the businesslpersooal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife. Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. ONo

A. TIle RqPater UI tifits dial tile ~ Wormadoa is fnIe ad attal'1de, duIt die propert, ~ wII be DIed lor the law eafOrtalalt JHII'P08e stated, ad Chat aU IIIOIIies aw.eMd panaaat to tIlb nqaat wiD lie depotdted and acxouDted for COP....... wida appIkabIe FedenI, saa.e, .... loeaIlaw, ............... onkn. TIle ft4Ue*r apia to report . . dIe.aut . . of,...u.Nr ........ft'ftd PI. ." .... mpaat. 1'k reqarster ............ dtat ilit .. ..aIe to pay die aec:eJllry lea .... apeaaes at tile time of tnuIIfer, . . ..aid wII be ....... die •• penat fllilet ale pneeedJ willie awarded ia lea of die aMd.

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B. As legal cou.ueI, IIt.ve reviewed tJUs Request of Pnperty &*edIJi'orfeite4 by • 1'reaJbry Agency od I certify that $e coatact penon ideadfied in aotherity to accept lIdzedIferfeited preperty aad iI tIte _ oftidaI to whom tnDIfer up" ab adlor moaey ....d be ddifned. (Lt!glll COIIIf6el ~ ;. lUll t"el/1IireJ/01' p; ~ I4w "I/f!Ifdes)

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2008SZ006764601 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case.

On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4,2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of ondercover surveiiiance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the fonowing locations:

Federal SeardJ and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Cans Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Bin Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 ... 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 2 I 403 ... 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 1 ... 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 ... 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 ... 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 ... 34 Pleasant S~ Annapolis. MD 21403 ... 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 2 I 403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Billsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 HiIlsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 2 1403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 IA lsi Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21t17

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the arrestees and the booking process.

The Anne Arundel County Police Department also

The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and II vehicles.

Date:

07 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02P007BAOOI4 DEPARTMENTOFTHETREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasu ry Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency Use Only

(Far ~4!ld!!i!Jn.!!! In/ermation

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See Instruct/utuj.

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FP&F Number: 2008130390003001

All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

Seizure Number: 2008SZ006764201 •

Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

SAle Office: Baltimore

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Case Type:

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The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

Discontinuance - (rhprk (}np)

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Highway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108

IMlolo 1210101210101

NCIC Code:

I MID I Q I N I G I c I 0 I 2 14 I

DOJ Number:

Contact Person: Lt.:<~. &:cw1 Cbrptroller's OfficeTelephone Number: (410) 222-8656

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Specific Intended Law Enforcement Uses:

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A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours 07/93

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Seizure Number: 2008SZ006764201

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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The AlU1e Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ' Documeill Bcndit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis PaInting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive thejr green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. . (lfmore space is required, use a separate sheet o/paper and attach.) Attachment:

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VII. Certifications: A. Tbe requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset.

Signature / Title

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if' As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Request for;r~of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency and I

certify that the contact person Identified in par~as the authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the offici I to whom transfer documents and/oJ money should be delivered. (Legal counsel certiflcatwn is not required/or Fed r Iia ment agencies)

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2008SZ006764201 Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to 8GE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numeiOUS hours of undercover survt:iliance and conducted a traffic stop at WhICh time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo' s residence, and business and other residences owned- by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations: Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 lA lSI Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. fhe Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the ~xecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the rrrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

J~7 /08 / 200S

TrcasUl'y ,,{genq: ICE

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Case Number: BA02POO7BAOO14

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedfForfeited by a Treasury Agenq (FI»' 1!~e Ill' /)ome!llic lAW Enfnrcement Agencies Only)

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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FP&F Number: 2008130390001901

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AU assets transferred must be WIetf for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

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Deadline (or IUbmiSJion of this request is sixty (60) da~'8 following the seizure.

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The requestiAg ageacy wiD be responsible ror reimbursing the Treasury Agency its com and may be n!SpOnsible for

Seizure Number: 2008PWOOO00380J Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

SAle OfTKe: Baltimon! Case Type:

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reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

Discontinuance - II.

Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department

8495 Veterans Highway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:

OOJ Number:

I MID I Q I N I G I c I 0 I ~

Contact Person: Lt. ~/W. Ihw1 Ccnptroller's Office Telepbone Number: (410) 222-8656

In. Property Description: $

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Contribution (If any answer to A tbru E is yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency origi,)ate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were:my other sssets seized under state Isw?

C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your St!tncy supply my unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there 3fly assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many bours were expended? 450 Hours TO F 92-22.46

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Anne Amndd County Poliee T rel="nofollow">epartment is a ~rticipating member of the fmmigration "nct t.nstoms Enfo rcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one fi,ll-time investigator (TFO' Mendon. # 115R) assigned to this Task For,.e Group Rased on the re-~~ufts of R re\.ent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the sei7ure In Ianuary 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that APn~DOlis Painting Servic.e8, loc.ated in Annapolis. MD, was employin~ undocumented workers The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for ta.xes which will be due after they roc.eive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time ~ardless of the OOUrsOf days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harborin~ these aliens 8t residenc.es owned by him _A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are launderin~ proc.eeds from tbe employment on undocumented workers through the business 8c.('.onnt to pay V3rion~ assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activityDNo

VJL CertiIicatioos:

A. The requester certifies that the above information ill true and aa:urate, that the property transferred will be used for the law eafortellledt ptu'pOIe stated, ud that aD IBOIlies received punaut to dais request wII be deposited aaad ~('tllIJr.tl'd .- . _- . - - - fnT - rnnadl>nf -- - -" . with -. . AnnHrAhL> ' -rr ... .. -

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On J;;;;u;;.y 21, 20m~ TF(} ~fefid()7~ (:(trlflucted numerotlS hours of 'lnderGover sfJrvelii~nc(' at multiple", locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza t'-ondllcte.d nume.r()lIS hours of Ilndef"(."A)ver surveilhmce ami ('A)nductoo a traffic stop at which rime an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested From Febmary 12, 2008 to June 28. 2008. TFO Mendoza c.onducted numerous hours of underc.over surveillance During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked ilI~any at the Annapolis Paintin~ servic.es TFO Mendoz~ also used the Anne Anmdel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in referenCe to the vehides and registration plates used by the iIl~1 workers TFO Mendoza c.onducted mlmerOHS hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis. Maryland) This underc.over surveillance. was c.onducted to provide ICE with detaile.d operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants .. AnnapolIs Painti~ Services - 2561 Housley Road. Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Caffs Road Annapolis, I'vID 21403 .. 3 I Arbor Hill Road, .Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis~ :MD 21403 * 2044 Ptlrrer Drive. Annapolis, MD 21401 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, .MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis. MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis,:MD 21403 • 34 Pleasant Street. Annapolis. MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • •

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305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, tvID 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A 15t Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 _ 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, :MD 21117

On J'lne 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Fe.dera1 Se.arch and Seizure Warrants The Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the execution of the se.arch and seizure warrants Ln Annapolis TFO Mendoz~ assisted with the interview of the arrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02P007BAOOl4 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency Use Only

(For . 4.dtli!iaf:a! In/ormatio" - See Ift5trur.:iiunl).

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FP&F Number: 2008130390002801 Seizure Number: 2008PW000003901

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Seizure Date: 6 /30 /2008

All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request. Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

SAle Office: Baltimore

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Case Type:

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The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Hi2hway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:

1M 10101210101210101

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DOJ Number:

lk!:Kl Q;n:ptroller's Wi.ce Telephone Number: (410) 222-8656

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Contribution (If any answer to A th ru E is-yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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Seizure Number:

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

2008PW000003901

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The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. (lfmore space is required, use a separate sheet o/paper and attach.) Attachment:

~Yes

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VII. Certifications: A. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time oftransfer, the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset.

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B. As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Request f: r of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency and I certify that the contact person identified in Part '~I:I;~e authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the official to who transfer documents and/or mo ey should be delivered. (Legal counsel certification is not required/or Fede Iia flo

Telephone Number: (410) 24

2008PVV000003901

Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (lCE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On JanlJary 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveiliance at multIples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4,2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561

Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 I 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 I * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 2 I 403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 2 I 403 * 25 Bancroft A venue, Annapolis, MD 2 I 403

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Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 51 1A 1 Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 211 17

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. rhe Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the :xecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the rrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

07 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02P007BAOOl4 IJEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property Seized/Forfeited by a Treasury Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency IJse Only

(Fa;" r1dditional In/vi/natioii - See instructionsj.

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FP&F Number: 2008130390002901

All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

Seizure Number: 2008PW00004001 Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days

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following the seizure.

SAle Office: Baltimore

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Case Type:

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Adoptioll- Joint--X-

The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Highway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:

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Contact Person: It.,.

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Other assets in this case. (Attach list).

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Specific Intended Law Enforcement Uses:

o Salaries ¢}urchase of Equipment o Purchase of Vehicles 0 Place Into Official Use

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Other (please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(If other than Cash)

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Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is-yes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure? B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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Seizure Number: 2008PW00004001

DEPARTMENTOPTHETREASURY

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The Alme Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (iCE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO : Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The infonnation suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the businesslpersonal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity.

~Yes

(lfmore space Is required, use a separate sheet o/paper and attach.) Attachment:

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VII. Certifications: A. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale IJroceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset

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As legal counsel, I have reviewed this Request of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasury Agency and I certify that the contact person identified in Part has the authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer documents and/or mo ey should be delivered. (Legal counsel certijication is not required for f', deral enforcement agencies)

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at Ulultipks locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hoqrs of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403

* 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A 1s( Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. rhe Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the ~xecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the lrrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.

Date:

J!2 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: BA02P007BAOOl4 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedlForfeited by a Treasu ry Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Agency Use Only

(Far Addition::! In/armatior; -

See

instructions).

I. •

FP&F Number: 2008130390001501

All assets transferred must be used for the law enforcement purpose stated in the request.

Seizure Number: 2008PW000003501

Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days

•

Seizure Date: 6 /30 /2008

following the seizure.

SAIC Office: Baltimore

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Case Type:

•

Adoptioll- JOint--X...

The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department

8495 Veterans Hi£hway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108 NCIC Code:·

I MID 10 12 10 I 0 I 2 I 0 I 0 I

Contact Person: u..

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Number:

O:nptroller's OfficeTelepbone Number: (410) 222-8656

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Other assets in this case. (Attach list). Request Type

; : Item IV.

Specific Intended Law Enforcement Uses:

o Salaries

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Other (please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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Place Into Official Use (If other than Cash)

Contribution (If any answer to A thru E is yes, provide details in Part VI)

Yes

A. Did your agency originate the information leading to the seizure?

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B. Were any other assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many hours were expended? 450 Hours

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Seizure Number: 2008P\V000003501

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

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Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate Part to which answer(s) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force'. The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 113 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was performed. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity. (lfmore space is required, use a separate sheet o/paper and attach.) Attachment:

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VII. Certifications: ",. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and tbat all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. The requester agrees to report on tbe actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it Is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at tbe time of transfer, the asset will be sold and the maximum percent of net sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset.

Signature / Title

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Date

8. As kgal counsel, I have ,..iewed this Request of Prop,rty S,izedlForfeited by a Tr...ury Agency and I certify that tbe contact person identified in party!as the authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer documents and/or money should be delivered. (Legal counsel certification is not reqUired/or Federall nforcement agencies)

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Telephone Number: (410) --------------------~R

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Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18,2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BOE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at muItipies locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at the Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assist in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations:

Federal Search and Seizure Warrants '" Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 2140 I '" 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor HilI Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor HilI Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 I * 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 10 16 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 '" 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403

Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 51 1A 1 Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. ~he Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the xecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the rrestees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and II vehicles.

i :; Date:

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07 /08 / 2008

Treasury Agency: ICE

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Case Number: 8A02P007BAOOl4 DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Request for Transfer of Property SeizedfForfeited by a Treasu ry Agency (For Use By Domestic Law Enforcement Agencies Only)

For Treasury Aj!ency Use Only

(For ~4ddi!i!!!lal Information - See Instructions).

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FP&F Number: 2008130390001401 Seizure Number: 2008PW000003401

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Seizure Date: 6 / 30 /2008

All assets transferred must be used for tbe law enforcement purpose stated in the request. Deadline for submission of this request is sixty (60) days following the seizure.

SAl C Office: Baltimore

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Case Type:

AdoptioD-

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Joint-X-

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The requesting agency will be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency its costs and may be responsible for reimbursing the Treasury Agency share.

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Requesting Agency Name: Anne Arundel County Police Department 8495 Veterans Higbway

Address:

Millersville MD 21108

NCIC Code:·

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Contact Personk.

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Ikcw1 Onptroller's Office Telepbone Number: (410) 222-8656

Asset Requested~:____.....#<-L..:..i!7..::..~..:;....:e=--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Property Description: $ /7 #/LL.S

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Request Type

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Otber assets in this case. (Attach list).

Item

'p(caShlProceeds

Specific Intended Law Enforcement Uses:

o Salaries WPurchase of Equipment 0 o Purchase of Vehicles 0 Place Into Official Use

Other (please Explain): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(If other than Cash)

Contribution (If any answer to A thru E isyes, provide details in Part VI) A. Did your agency originate tbe information leading to the seizure? B. Were any otber assets seized under state law? C. Were extraordinary expenses incurred? D. Did your agency supply any unique or indispensable assistance? E. Are there any assets located in foreign countries associated with this case? F. How many bours were expended? 450 Hours

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No

Seizure Number:

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

2008PW000003401

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Additional space for detailed answers (Indicate ParI to which answer(s) apply)

The Anne Arundel County Police Department is a participating member of the Tmmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 'Document Benefit Fraud Task Force' . The Anne Arundel County Police Department has one full-time investigator (TFO: Mendoza # 1358) assigned to this Task Force Group. Based on the results of a recent investigation, the Anne Arundel County Police Department is requesting a percentage of the net proceeds resulting from the seizure. In January 2007, (ICE) Special Agents from the SAC Baltimore initiated an investigation after receiving information that Annapolis Painting Services, located in Annapolis, MD, was employing undocumented workers. The information suggested that the owner of the company pays these workers by check, deducts 1/3 of their gross pay, and tells the undocumented workers that the deductions are for taxes which will be due after they receive their green cards. The information also indicated that the owner does not pay overtime and pays the undocumented workers straight time regardless of the hours or days of the week the work was perfonned. Investigative findings indicate that Roberto Bontempo, owner of the Annapolis Painting Services, is employing 35 undocumented workers and harboring these aliens at residences owned by him. A financial review of the business/personal bank accounts indicate that Roberto Bontempo and his wife, Rebecca Bontempo, are laundering proceeds from the employment on undocumented workers through the business account to pay various assets, to include real estate, vehicles and investment accounts, which are proceeds from the illegal activity: with eight properties, and eleven vehicles being used to facilitate the illegal activity.

~Yes

(lfmore space Is required, use a separate sheet of paper and attach.) Attachment:

ONo

VII. Certifications: A. The requester certifies that the above information is true and accurate, that the property transferred will be used for the law enforcement purpose stated, and that all monies received pursuant to this request will be deposited and accounted for consistent with applicable Federal, State, and local law, regulations and orders. Tbe requester agrees to report on the actual use of equitably transferred property upon request. The requester understands that if it is unable to pay the necessary fees and expenses at the time of transfer, the asset will be sold and tbe maximum percent of Det sale proceeds will be awarded in lieu of the asset.

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Date

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B. As legal I bave reviewed this Request of Property SeUedlForleited hy a Treasury Ageney and I certify that the contact person identified in authority to accept seized/forfeited property and is the official to whom transfer documents and/or_money should be delivered. (Legal counsel certification is not requiredfoT Fe rail iforcement agencies)

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2008PVV000003401

Since being assigned to the Task Force Group on January 8, 2008, TFO Mendoza has assisted (ICE) Special Agents by providing investigative resources and operational assistance during the course of this investigation. On January 18, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted in serving subpoenas to BGE and other banks in the Annapolis area in reference to this case. On January 23, 2008 TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance at multiples locations in Annapolis to include the main business and the owner's residence. On February 4, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance and conducted a traffic stop at which time an undocumented employee who worked for Annapolis Painting services was arrested. From February 12, 2008 to June 28, 2008, TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance. During these surveillances, TFO Mendoza was able to obtain information in reference to the employees that worked illegally at ~e Annapolis Painting services. TFO Mendoza also used the Anne Arundel County databases to assis! in identifications and criminal histories. TFO Mendoza spent numerous hours compiling information in reference to the vehicles and registration plates used by the illegal workers. TFO Mendoza conducted numerous hours of undercover surveillance on Suspect: Roberto Bontempo's residence, and business and other residences owned by Bontempo (Annapolis, Maryland). This undercover surveillance was conducted to provide ICE with detailed operational information pertaining to the anticipated search warrant executions scheduled for June 30, 2008. ICE Agents subsequently obtained Federal Search and Seizure Warrants for the following locations: Federal Search and Seizure Warrants

* Annapolis Painting Services - 2561 Housley Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 * 1007 Carrs Road Annapolis, MD 21403 * 31 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 7 Arbor Hill Road, Annapolis, MD 2] 403

* 2044 Parker Drive, Annapolis, MD 2140 I

* 402 Harbor Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 3 Rosecrest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 1016 Bay Ridge Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 34 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 30 Pleasant Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 * 25 Bancroft Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403 Knock & Talk sites • • • • • •

305 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 307 Hillsmere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 417 Edgemere Drive Annapolis, MD 21403 1A 1st Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 _ 2760 Riverview Drive, Riva, MD 21140 12 Rozina Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117

On June 30, 2008, TFO Mendoza assisted with the execution of the Federal Search and Seizure Warrants. he Anne Arundel County Police Department also provided fifty (50) police officers and detectives to assist with the :ecution of the search and seizure warrants in Annapolis. TFO Mendoza assisted with the interview of the restees and the booking process. The Federal Search Warrant and Seizure resulted of the seizure of 15 houses and 11 vehicles.