Radio host snared in gambling ring

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut state police have arrested 13 people, including a radio personality, accused of involvement in an illegal sports betting ring.

The gambling operation was allegedly based in and around Hartford.

Police said they seized several luxury cars, including a Ferrari and a Mercedes Benz, that were purchased with proceeds from the betting.

Among those arrested was Joseph Schlosser, a radio sports talk show host who uses the on-air name Sebastian.

WTIC operations manager Steven Salhany told the Hartford Courant that Sebastian's program would not air Thursday night, but declined further comment.

The newspaper said Schlosser could not be reached for comment.

The other charged have been identified as:
Kelvin Townsend of Hartford
Edward Jamele of Southington
Tommy Allen of Bloomfield
Randy Petroniro of Wolcott
Maryanne Vece of Westbrook
Christopher Peck of Berlin
Leo Barney of Bristol
Brett Margentino of Berlin
Patrick Corry of Wethersfield
Anthony DiSantis of Wolcott
Constantine Galanis of Bristol
James Loughery of Wethersfield