On November 20, 2024, Joshua E. Piantoni (North Adams) pleaded guilty to 5 charges including armed robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon. The Defendant was sentenced to up to 7 years in State Prison. Sentencing took place in Berkshire Superior Court. Honorable Judge Agostini presided.
On the morning of September 27, 2023, Piantoni drove a four-wheeler to Cumberland Farms on Route 2 in Williamstown. The Defendant entered the convenience store and pointed a gun at the clerk. Piantoni demanded the clerk hand over money. The clerk handed him $259 and Piantoni fled on his four-wheeler heading towards his home in North Adams. Law enforcement intercepted the Defendant when he was crossing Ashton Avenue. When law enforcement preformed a search of Piantoni’s person, they recovered the stolen money and a BB gun that appeared to be a real gun.
Assistant District Attorney Rachael Eramo represented the Commonwealth. Assistant District Attorney Amy Winston supported. North Adams Police served as the main law enforcement agency on the case.
Charge Sentence
Armed Robbery 4 to 7 years in State Prison
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon 4 to 5 years in State Prison (concurrent with Armed Robbery sentence)
Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License 10 days in the House of Correction (concurrent with Armed Robbery sentence)
Unregistered Motor Vehicle Placed on file for one day
Operating a Recreational Vehicle on a Public Way Responsible- File