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
Press Releases
See All NewsLaquan M. Johnson Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter
On Friday, January 17th, Laquan M. Johnson (Pittsfield MA) pleaded guilty to Manslaughter and seven charges connected the April 4th killing of… More
Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Awarded Over $200,000 in Grant Funding
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $206,779.58 in grant funding to support community initiatives, training, and equipment. District Attorney Timothy… More
Fatal Ski Accident at Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
On Tuesday, January 7th, Alex Kemp (19 years old: New Jersey) was pronounced deceased at Baystate Medical Center following a ski accident.… More
Incident in Williamstown, One Individual Suffered a Gunshot Wound
On Sunday, December 22nd, at approximately 10:15am there was in incident at 330 Cole Avenue, Williamstown. One individual suffered a gunshot wound.… More
Jacob Frusciente Arraigned for December 11th Stabbing Incident
On Thursday, December 12th Jacob Frusciente (Pittsfield, MA.) was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court in connection with a stabbing on December… More
Tyrone Jones Sentenced To Up To 4 Years in State Prison
On Tuesday, December 10th, Tyrone Jones (Pittsfield, MA.) pleaded guilty to five charges related to an incident on October 14, 2023. Jones… More
Franciapena Guilty & Sentenced in 2023 Motor Vehicle Homicide
On Thursday, December 12th, Gilberto Franciapena pleaded guilty to Negligent Motor Vehicle Homicide. The Defendant was sentenced to two years probation; a… More
Piantoni Pleaded Guilty and Sentenced on Armed Robbery and Assault
On November 20, 2024, Joshua E. Piantoni (North Adams) pleaded guilty to 5 charges including armed robbery and assault with a dangerous… More
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