  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. Connecticut Man Killed in Otis Tractor-Trailer CrashThursday's collision between two tractor-trailers on Route 8 killed one of the drivers. DA Rules Adams Officer Shooting JustifiedThe District Attorney released a statement Monday stating that based on preliminary investigations, Adams Police Corporal Baker acted within Massachusetts General Law and the Adams Police Department's Use of Force Policy when he fired his weapon.  No One Injured in Mass Ave Truck CollisionAlthough there were no injuries, both vehicles were towed from the scene.  Adams Home Gutted by Early Morning FireAn early morning fire on Richmond Lane gutted a single-family home Thursday.  Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney FireFirefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building. Arrest Made in Pittsfield Hit-And-RunA Hancock man Monday was arrested in connection with last week's fatal hit-and-run accident in Pittsfield, police said. Victim in Fatal Dragging Identified as Pittsfield ManThe victim, whose identity has not been released, was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck. Court Briefs: Contractor Guilty of Tax Fraud, Windsor Man Sentenced for ThreatsA Windsor man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Springfield for making online threats and extortionate demands. Police Called for Conflict at DrurySchool officials say a police presence at Drury High School on Monday morning was related to a "verbal confrontation" between students stemming from an "incident" over the weekend. Saturday Night Fire in Pittsfield Turns Fatal4 Engine companies, a ladder company and Deputy Chief responded. Adams Man in Wednesday's Stabbing Incident Arraigned on Assault ChargesAn Adams man who called 911 on Tuesday night saying he had been stabbed was arraigned on Friday on charges related to that incident and on outstanding warrants. Adams Shooting, Stabbing Incident Under InvestigationA stabbing and shooting incident occurred Tuesday night on Commercial Street.  Pittsfield Firefighters Knock Down Morningside BlazeThe Fire Department knocked down a two-alarm blaze in the Morningside neighborhood in less than an hour on Friday. Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault ChargesA city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.  Berkshire DA Releases Victim's Name in Fatal Police ShootingBiagio Kauvil's family had attempted to secure mental health resources for him before a well-being check on Wednesday that turned deadly. |
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