Paul Menard Arraigned on Murder in the First Degree
On Friday, November 1st Paul Menard (10/20/1959) was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on one count of Murder in the First… More
The District Attorney is a chief county prosecutor whose duty is to seek justice while representing the common good.
District Attorney Tim Shugrue’s mission is to provide a safer community through proactive community involvement and education while also prosecuting habitual and violent criminal offenders.
DA Shugrue is passionate about investing in our community. Under his leadership, DA Shugrue is bringing back school-based education programs run by the DA’s Office. Additionally, he is devoted to providing education and services for veterans, senior citizens and populations in need of additional support.
DA Shugrue is a proponent of reducing the stigma around addiction. The Berkshire DA’s Office is invested in the thoughtful development of specialty courts and juvenile diversion programs.
Violence in Berkshire County has a detrimental effect on us all. DA Shugrue holds accountable those who bring illegal guns, large quantities of drugs and habitual violence into our community.
On Friday, November 1st Paul Menard (10/20/1959) was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on one count of Murder in the First… More
In the spring of 2024, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office and Pittsfield Police were alerted to allegations of criminal activity involving Matthew… More
On Thursday, October 10th Michael A. Cook Senior was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years… More
On Friday, October 4th, Michael Cook Sr. was found guilty by a jury of his peers of five charges: • Murder in… More