PITTSFIELD - A North Adams woman has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a local woman two years ago.
Dawn Cote, 42, of Liberty Street was arraigned Thursday in Berkshire Superior Court. She had not-guilty pleas entered on her behalf for single counts of manslaughter and of distribution of fentanyl.
Cote allegedly sold fentanyl, a potent painkiller, to 32-year-old Carlen Robinson of North Adams sometime in the three days before Robinson's death on Nov. 11, 2005. Robinson allegedly died from a fentanyl overdose, say prosecutors.
The investigation was conducted by members of the North Adams Police Department and state police detectives assigned to the district attorney's office.
Cote was released on personal recognizance by Judge Daniel Ford.
A Pittsfield man also was arraigned Thursday before Ford.
Lucas S. Marion, 18, of East New Lenox Road, had not-guilty pleas entered on his behalf on two counts of dissemination of visual material of a child in a state of sexual conduct and 23 counts of possesion of visual material of a child depicted in sexual conduct.
Ford released him on personal recognizance.
It is alleged that Marion possessed and distributed child pornography in Pittsfield between May 17, 2005, and July 26, 2007.
The investigation was conducted by state police detectives assigned to the district attorney's office.
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BCAC Seeks Sponsors to Provide Winter Clothing for Berkshire Children
By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For some, winter is a time for snow-covered landscapes, cozy nights by the fire and outdoor activities. For others, the colder months bring additional financial burdens as families struggle to afford necessities such as winter coats, boots and warm clothing.
The Berkshire Community Action Council's Elf Warm Clothing Program works to alleviate that burden by connecting children in need with community members willing to lead collection initiatives or purchase warm winter clothing for the drive.
According to the council's website, last year, it served more than 2,300 children across Berkshire County.
Those interested in sponsoring a child will receive the chid's age and clothing sizes to purchase a winter coat, boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat. Donations can be dropped off at a BCAC office by arrangement.
For more information or to sponsor a child, contact BCAC at 413-418-3685 for Pittsfield and Central Berkshire or 413-663-3014 for Northern Berkshire.
For 15 years, state Rep. Tricia Farley-Bouvier has partnered with BCAC by soliciting donations for the program, helping match approximately 50 children each year with donors who provide the clothing needed to stay warm.
"The growth in the need is unbelievable," she said.
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