PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is being charged in a home invasion that occurred Sunday night in the 400 block of Tyler Street. 

 

Jada Lopez, 21, is in custody and additional charges maybe forthcoming. Police say this is not believed to have been a random act, and as such there is no immediate threat to the public.

 

Police were called to the Tyler Street residence just before 7 p.m. on Sunday for a report of a man holding a woman hostage at gunpoint. Investigators say a man had broken into the home and threatened a resident with a large knife.

 

Shortly after officers' arrival, they observed a suspect fleeing from the home and quickly took him into custody. Evidence of the crime was located around the subject, who was identified as Lopez.

 

Anyone who wishes to provide information can contact Detective Diane Bassett at 413-448-9700, Ext. 529, or through the tip line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).