Melendez Sentenced to State Prison for Drug Trafficking and Guns
On Monday, December 2nd Nichols Melendez (7/12/1991) pleaded guilty to six charges related to drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. Melendez was… More
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See All NewsMADD Candlelight Vigil – December 8th, 2024
On Sunday, December 8th the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office will host a vigil to remember those who have died due to a… More
Nunez Pleads Guilty in Connection to Organized Crime
On Tuesday, November 12th, Angel Nunez, (2/17/67: formerly of Troy, NY) pleaded guilty to 15 indictments in connection with an organized theft… More
Lagunas Found Guilty of Rape and Intimidation of a Witness
On Wednesday, November 13th Cesar Lagunas (1/9/73: formally of Pittsfield) was found guilty of Rape and Intimidation of a Witness. The Defendant… More
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
Conclusion in Rutledge Investigation
In the spring of 2024, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office and Pittsfield Police were alerted to allegations of criminal activity involving Matthew… More
Michael Cook Sr. Sentenced to 25 years to life
On Thursday, October 10th Michael A. Cook Senior was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years… More
Michael Cook Sr. Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder
On Friday, October 4th, Michael Cook Sr. was found guilty by a jury of his peers of five charges: • Murder in… More
Three Individuals Arraigned on Large-Scale Drug Trafficking
On Tuesday, October 1st, the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force apprehended three suspected large-scale drug traffickers suspected to be operating out… More
Man Arraigned on Gun, Drug, and Domestic Violence Charges
On Friday, September 27th, Teige Harden (3/22/90: Pittsfield, MA) was arrested by the Pittsfield Police following a domestic incident. Harden was charged… More