Two Large Scale Drug Traffickers Arrested and Arraigned
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On May 23 and May 24, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office arraigned two individuals, Michael Caropreso and George Stewart, on drug trafficking charges.
Both Defendants were arrested on warrants following prior investigations into drug trafficking. The investigations were conducted by the Pittsfield Police Department and the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force.
Michael Caropreso, age 50 of Becket, was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on May 23. When the Defendant was arrested, he possessed approximately 56 grams of cocaine. Caropreso is charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, 36 grams or more, less than 100 grams. He is being held on $150,000 cash bail.
George Stewart, age 44 of Pittsfield, was arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on May 24. When the Defendant was arrested, he had approximately 300 grams of cocaine and an illegal firearm. Additionally, Stewart had an outstanding warrant at the time of his arrest.
Stewart is charged with:
- Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 grams or more
- Possession of Firearm in a Felony
- Possession of a Firearm Without an FID Card
- Improper Storage of a Firearm
- Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
- Firearm Violation With 3 Prior Violent/Drug Crimes
- Stewart is being held on $250,000 cash bail.
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