Pittsfield Search Warrant Leads To Firearms, Drug Recovery

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — According to the District Attorney's Office, on Jan. 8 a search warrant was executed in Pittsfield by the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force, and Following the search, five individuals were arrested for items found during the search.
 
 The following was recovered:
 
two loaded firearms: one with a defaced serial number and one with a large capacity feeding device;
quantities of cocaine packaged for distribution;
quantities of heroin packaged for distribution; and
distribution indicators such as a functioning digital scale, unused wax bags, and various quantities of U.S. Currency.
 
 
The defendants currently face various firearm and narcotics charges.
 
At arraignment in Central Berkshire District Court, Lameek Thomas, of Pittsfield, had his bail revoked on an open narcotics case out of Central Berkshire District Court and was held as a danger; Tyshawn Frasier, of the Bronx, NY, had bail set at $10,000 cash; Messiah Antone, of the Bronx, NY, had bail set at $10,000 cash; Tyshawn Perry, of the Bronx, NY, had bail set at $7,500 cash;  and Shawn Barnwell, of Pittsfield, had bail set at $2,500 cash.
 
Assistant District Attorney Heather Valentine took the lead on the case for the District Attorney's Office.

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Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
 
Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
 
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes during this timeframe and follow appropriate detours. In addition, a parking restriction will be in place on North Street between Park Square to Depot Street starting at 2 p.m.
 
First Fridays at Five will include artist opening receptions; a community walk with NAMI; live music on the city stage; a family fun zone; artisan vendors; fire dancing at Persip Park; art demonstrations; a beer garden at Hot Plate Brewing and much more.
 
Go to LovePittsfield.com for a full list of activities.
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