Superior Court Briefs: August 9

Cases heard before Judge Daniel Ford on Tuesday, August 9.

Sean Begley, 32, of Pittsfield had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf on a single count of possession of heroin with intent to distribute, three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, three counts of improper of storage of a firearm, three counts of illegal ownership of a firearm, six counts of possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card and single counts of possession of cocaine - his second offense- and possession of anabolic steroids.

Begley was released on $5,000 cash or $50,000 surety bail. The charges stem from the execution of a search warrant at his home on July 1.