  North Adams Police Block Houghton Street for Crisis InterventionThe upper section of Houghton Street was blocked off for hours on Wednesday night as authorities sought to deal with an individual reportedly having a mental health issue.  Multiple Departments Respond to Lanesborough Structure FireMultiple fire departments responded to a structure fire off Narragansett Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.  Former Veterans Services Clerk Charged With FelonyThe former veterans services assistant has been charged with felony larceny in Northern Berkshire District Court. Berkshire County Sees 3 Murders in One MonthThere have been three murders in Berkshire County this month, as well as shots fired into a residential neighborhood in Pittsfield.  Sheffield Man Charged with Murdering Connecticut ManCole Bushnell of Sheffield is being charged with one count of murder. Two Pittsfield Homes Struck by Gunfire on Memorial DriveNo injuries were reported. Springfield Man Charged for Murder in Friday Night Pittsfield StabbingZyrus Jaynes, 24, was charged with one count of murder, and is expected to be arraigned in Central Berkshire District Court on Monday, June 1. Jillian Tatro's Killer Guilty of First-Degree MurderA Berkshire County jury on Tuesday returned a verdict of guilty in the murder of Jillian Tatro four years ago.  North Adams Man Charged in Stabbing Father to DeathDavid L. Boucher had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf and he is being held without bail at the prosecution's request.  North Adams Man Charged With MurderA local man is being charged with murdering a family member at his home.  Downed Line Slows North Adams Traffic, Closes RestaurantThe incident occurred just past 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday as the daily rush hour was about to start. Voters Pick Newcomers in Adams, Cheshire ElectionsKelly Rice decisively beat three-term incumbent Christine Hoyt in Adams and Scott McWhirt led a successful write-in vote against formr Cheshire board member Mark Biagini, winning 190-162.  Utility Pole Collision Closes East Street in PittsfieldEast Street north of Junction Road was closed off Monday afternoon after a vacuum truck apparently pulled down two utility poles.  Adams Man Sentenced to State, Federal Prison for Child RapeAn Adams man pleaded guilty on Friday in Berkshire Superior Court to multiple counts of aggravated rape of a child and aggravated indecent assault and battery on a child under 14.  Pittsfield Man Killed on NYS ThruwayA city man was killed Sunday night in an accident on I-87 in New York State.  DA's Office Clears Hinsdale Officer in Fatal Kauvil ShootingThe District Attorney's Office has determined that the police officer who fatally shot Biagio Kauvil during a mental health incident in January acted lawfully.  Thief Steals Ring During Wahconah Park EventSomeone lifted a championship ring during Saturday's "Farewell to the Grandstand" at Wahconah Park. Former Adams Police Chief Facing Fraud ChargesThe former chief of police in Adams was indicted Tuesday on fraud charges by a Berkshire County grand jury.  Friday Afternoon Fire Destroys Cheshire BarnThe building is a total loss but firefighters were able to prevent the flames from reaching another nearby barn and the house at Stoney Brook Farm. North Adams Man Indicted on Murder, Arson ChargesHe is being held without bail at the Berkshire County House of Correction, where he has been housed since Nov. 25. Adams Couple Sentenced to Staggered Prison Terms in Death of Foster InfantAn Adams couple will serve staggered three to five year prison sentences for the 2020 death of their foster infant. 'Swatting' Incident at Mount Greylock Regional SchoolA search uncovered no evidence to support the threat and the school returned to normal operations at 11:03 a.m, police said. Additional public safety resources were to remain on scene for the remainder of the school day.  Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious FireState Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road. Ex-Miss Hall's Teacher Indicted on Rape ChargesA former Miss Hall's School teacher accused of sexually assaulting students at the girls' school has been indicted by a Berkshire grand jury. Adams Couple Found Guilty in Foster Child's DeathAn Adams couple have been found guilty in the 2020 death of their 10-month-old foster child. |
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