On Tuesday, January 9th, Arthur McCowan (6/5/1988, Springfield MA) pleaded guilty to three charges in Berkshire Superior Court. McCowan was sentenced by the Honorable Judge Duncan.
| Charge | Sentence |
| Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) | 2.5 years in the House of Corrections |
| Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon (Shod Foot) | 2 years’ probation on and after sentence for ABDW 2.5 years in House of Corrections |
| Home Invasion | 2 years’ probation on and after sentence for ABDW 2.5 years in House of Corrections |
On September 19, 2017, McCowan, along with two additional defendants, broke into a house on 153 State Street, North Adams, in search of drugs. Upon entering, McCowan and the defendant leading the invasion, assaulted the resident inside, including kicking the victim with a shod foot and stabbing the victim multiple times.
The Commonwealth requested 2.5 years in the House of Corrections for both counts of Assault and Battery with a Deadly Weapon and 2 years’ probation on and after time served for Home Invasion.
Prior to McCowan’s plea, the principal defendant in the home invasion, Sanford, was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison.
Assistant District Attorney Andrew Giarolo represented the Commonwealth.