John Alite, a former Mafia hitman turned New Jersey councilman, has been arrested on charges related to loansharking. The 63-year-old ex-enforcer for the Gambino family was indicted on Friday with several counts including theft by extortion, corporate misconduct, usury, and making terroristic threats.
Alite, who has maintained a law-abiding lifestyle since leaving the mob nearly 20 years ago, was appointed to the Englishtown council last year. He has been an outspoken politician and has fought tirelessly for what he believes in.
Alite has a history of involvement in organized crime, serving as the primary enforcer for the notorious Gotti crime family and being a longstanding member of the Gambino family. He has admitted to committing six murders and has spent over 14 years incarcerated in both the United States and Brazil.
Alite's arrest comes after a dramatic Ring camera footage captured the moments leading up to his arrest, revealing a group of officers in SWAT attire proceeding down a quiet street in Englishtown shortly after 5 a.m. en route to Alite's residence.
