Berkshire DA Office on WTEN Channel 10 News
The Berkshire District Attorney’s office was interviewed on 4/15/2025 following the arrest of 10 individuals suspected of involvement in a child predator… More
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Berkshire County- The Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with the Berkshire County Law… More
Berkshire District Attorney ORC and Fraud Workshop featured on WNYT News 13
The Berkshire District Attorney’s office was featured on WNYT News 13, (Albany, NY) promoting our “Addressing Organized Retail Theft and Fraud Workshop”… More
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts Dismisses David Chalue’s Habeas Corpus Petition
On March 24th, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed the habeas corpus petition filed by David Chalue,… More
Henrry Ospina Samaca Pleaded Guilty to Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault of a Child
On Wednesday, March 26th, Henrry Ospina Samaca (12/23/82: formerly of Pittsfield) pled guilty to multiple counts all in relation to multiple sexual… More
Frank Twing Sr. Sentenced to 25 Years in Albany Federal Court for Berkshire County Related Crimes
On October 31, 2024, Frank Twing Sr. of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts pled guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child… More
Lance Burke Found Guilty of Murder
Pittsfield- On Thursday, March 13th, in Berkshire Superior Court, Lance Burke (Bronx, NY, 06/22/1978) was found guilty by a jury of his… More
Officials Hold Joint Press Conference on Senate Bill 1367 and House Bill 2209
Berkshire County, Massachusetts- On Monday, March 10th, Berkshire District Attorney Timothy J. Shugrue, Representative Leigh Davis of the 3rd Berkshire District, Senator… More
North Adams Structure Fire Results in One Fatality
North Adams- On Tuesday, March 11th at approximately 11:46pm, a structure fire occurred at a duplex, 188-190 West Shaft Road, North Adams.… More
Friday’s Operation to Disrupt Drug Trafficking Organization in Berkshire County
On Friday, February 7th, a joint law enforcement effort was executed to disrupt a drug trafficking organization attempting to entrench itself in… More