  North Adams Man Charged with Murder in 2017 StabbingTravis T. Perras, 31, was indicted last week on a charge of first degree murder in the death of Charles Sauer of North Adams. Teen Arrested in North Street ShootingProbable cause was established to charge Sayers with the shootings and he was arrested on Friday on Putnam Avenue by members of PPD's Anti-Crime Unit.  Adams Firefighters Douse Blaze in Former Dance StudioFirefighters were working in difficult conditions — hot muggy weather in the 90s and a torrential rainstorm that turned Commercial Street into a river right after the call came in. Update: Sumner Sentenced To Life In PrisonAn Adams man was found guilty in the 2019 murder of 32-year-old Stephanie Olivieri, a Pittsfield native. Two People Shot in Downtown PittsfieldTwo people were shot on Friday afternoon in the area of North Street and Bradford Street, according to a news release from the DA's office. Both were transferred to Berkshire Medical Center, where they are being treated for their injuries.  Pedestrian On Moped Hit on Mass AveThe woman was taken away via ambulance, reporting officers had no information on her condition. Update: Suspect in Fenn St. Homicide ArrestedPolice are investigating a suspected homicide on Fenn Street Tuesday, the Berkshire District Attorney's office said Tuesday night. Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train in North AdamsNorth Adams Police have confirmed that an individual was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday morning. New York Man Charged With Enticing a ChildA 62-year-old New York State man was arraigned Friday for enticement of a child. Pittsfield Man Killed in Pedestrian CrashDavid Frye, 72, was traveling north on Second Street at about 7 p.m. when the collision occurred. Pittsfield Firefighters Snuff Cellar BlazeFirefighters extinguished a fire in a West Housatonic Street in about 20 minutes. Pittsfield Man Killed in West Housatonic CrashA city man was killed Saturday evening when the dirt bike he was operating was struck by a pickup truck. Driver Fell Asleep Before Running Into Williamstown PorchA Vermont woman was asleep at the wheel prior to crashing into a Simonds Road residence last week, according to a Williamstown Police Department report.  One Injured in 4-Vehicle Crash on Dalton Avenue in PittsfieldThe crashes happened at 9:40 p.m. when a westbound Honda Accord on Dalton Avenue crossed the double yellow line, striking a Subaru sedan traveling east, causing it to spin out.  No One Reported Injured After Car Strikes House in WilliamstownNo injuries were reported Wednesday after a car drove into a house at 1033 Simonds Road (Route 7). Dalton Man Accused of Kidnapping, Shooting Pittsfield ManA Dalton man was arrested on Thursday evening after allegedly kidnapping and shooting another man. Pittsfield Resident Victim of Alleged Murder in GreenfieldThe Northwestern District Attorney's Office identified victim as Christopher Hairston, 35, and subsequently arrested a suspect, Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, at Albany (N.Y.) International Airport on Tuesday. Man Charged With Child Porn Posts $100K BailA Cheshire man charged with numerous counts of child pornography and sexual assault was released on $100,000 cash bail on Tuesday. Suspect in High-Speed Adams Chase ArrestedA suspect test-driving a pickup truck who led police on a wild high-speed chase on Tuesday was arrested in Adams early Wednesday morning. Remains of Woman Missing Since March Found in NYSThe Williamstown Police Department posted the news shortly after 1 p.m. on Tuesday on the department's Facebook page. Pittsfield Firefighters Rescue Woman From Burning HomeTwo search teams had to work through a hoarding situation inside the single-family home at 1 Marlboro after the blaze was called in at about 6:45 p.m. Arrest Warrant Issued in Pownal, Vt., HomicideThe Vermont State Police Thursday announced they have obtained an arrest warrant for a Massachusetts man on a murder charge arising from a fatal stabbing Feb. 6 in Pownal.  Pittsfield Police Seek Info on Armed RobberyPolice are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent armed robbery. Two Arraigned on Drug Possession Charges in North AdamsTwo people were arraigned in Northern Berkshire District Court on Monday in connection to alleged trespassing and trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine from a March 22 incident. Head-on Collision Injures 2, Closes Dan Fox DriveDan Fox Drive was shut down for four hours on Sunday afternoon following a head-on collision near Bousquet Ski Area. |
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