 Berkshire Officials Back Bills to Protect Minors From Sexual AbuseLocal officials urge the passage of "long overdue" legislation to protect minors from sexual abuse by adults who are teachers, mentors, or other positions of trust.  Friday's Drug Raids Seized $200K Worth of Drugs; Arrest NineA combined task force says it took down a major drug pipeline on Friday that extended out to Lowell.  Berkshire District Attorney's Office Awarded Over $200 K in Grant FundingBerkshire District Attorney's Office was awarded a Project Safe Neighborhood Grant and a Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant. Pittsfield Man Sentenced on Child Sexual Assault ChargesHe was charged in connection to a June 2021 incident when he sexually assaulted a minor. The incident took place in his apartment. Man Charged with Drug Distribution, Illegal Firearm in PittsfieldCrosby is being held pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled to take place on Feb. 5 in Central Berkshire District Court. Pittsfield Man Found Guilty of Gun ChargesSentencing will occur after the bifurcated jury waved trial on Sept. 6, 2023.  Berkshire DA's Office Receives $100K for Youth, Police ProgramsThe $99,933.99 Safer Communities Grant allocation includes $29,000 for youth programs in the county and more than $25,000 for the Berkshire County Task Force law enforcement overtime. Berkshire County DA Receives Summer Safety FundingThe Berkshire District Attorney's Office received $99,933. Berkshire DA: No Charges Being Filed in Death of Mark BednarzThe Berkshire County District Attorney's Office on Tuesday said it will not be pursuing criminal charges against the homeowner. Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to Drug, Gun Charges and OUIRahilly was charged with OUI Drugs; Possession With Intent to Distribute – Class A; Possession of Large Capacity firearm, Possession of Class B.; and Possession of a Firearm in Felony. North Adams Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm, Drug ChargesThe defendant was sentenced to a total on 3.5 years at the Berkshire County House of Correction and ordered to complete the in-custody drug treatment program at the Berkshire County House of Correction. Hancock Man Pleads Guilty of Possession of Child PornographyThe charges stem from an investigation by the Berkshire County State Police Detective Unit based on a CyberTip. The location of the offense was at the defendant's residence. At the time of the offense, he was 21. |
