Dalton Man Arraigned for Robbery, Other Charges

Print Story | Email Story
DALTON, Mass. — On Wednesday, July 19, Darren J. Garrity, 41 of Dalton, was arraigned in Berkshire Superior Court. 
 
Garrity is charged with:
  • Armed Masked Robbery
  • Home Invasion
  • Armed Assault with Intent to Rob
  • Larceny Over $1,200
  • Receiving Stolen Property Over $1,200
Honorable Judge Agostini set $5,000 cash bail with the following conditions:
  • GPS bracelet: a zero curfew with a window between 5:00am and 8:00pm for work, medical and legal appointments with an exclusion zone around the victim's home
  • No contact/stay away from the victim
 
According to a report from the district attorney's office, on the morning of Nov. 22, 2022, Garrity is alleged to have knocked on the victim's door as the victim was getting ready for work. The defendant was dressed in all black and wearing a ski mask. He shined a light on the victim's face, pointed to a black gun and told the victim to lay on the floor. The defendant then zip-tied the victim's hands behind his back, robbed the victim's house and left with a black duffle bag.
 
When the defendant left the residence, the victim broke free from the zip ties, exited the house and saw the defendant driving away in a vehicle. Law enforcement obtained surveillance footage from nearby cameras which show a man dressed in all black walking toward the area of the victim's home.  A little while later, surveillance shows the same man leaving the area of the residence, getting into a vehicle, and driving away. When investigating the area of the residence, law enforcement found a mask and black BB gun near the victim's home.
 
The items stolen from the house include jewelry, cash, a debit card, the victim's driver's license and other items. 
 
Approximately one week later, Pittsfield Police received a call from a local pawn shop reporting they may have purchased stolen jewelry. Police discovered the defendant pawned some of the jewelry and provided his own Massachusetts driver's license when he did so. Video surveillance from the pawn shop confirm the sale. The victim positively identified the jewelry that was stolen. 
 
Assistant District Attorney Rachel Eramo is representing the Commonwealth. Carmen Guevara is serving as the Victim Witness Advocate on behalf of the District Attorney's Office. Pittsfield Police are the primary law enforcement agency on the case.

Tags: robbery,   

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Dalton Church to Host Three Stooges Film Festival

DALTON, Mass. — The Dalton United Methodist Church will host its annual Three Stooges Festival on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Fellowship Hall of the church, located at 755 Main St.

Bernie Klem, a Three Stooges enthusiast, will present five short films featuring the comedy trio. Klem will also provide information regarding the films' production and related trivia.

Refreshments and desserts will be available during an intermission.

The event is open to the public without an admission fee. A voluntary offering will be collected, with all proceeds designated for the church’s Roof & Restoration Fund.

Inquiries regarding the event can be directed to Bernie Klem at (413) 684-3286.

 

View Full Story

More Dalton Stories