 Hancock Man Pleads Guilty of Possession of Child PornographyThe charges stem from an investigation by the Berkshire County State Police Detective Unit based on a CyberTip. The location of the offense was at the defendant's residence. At the time of the offense, he was 21. Pittsfield Man Found Guilty After StabbingLofink, a resident of Pittsfield in his late 30s, has a criminal history in Massachusetts, Connecticut and California. Sentencing will take place on Tuesday, March 14. DA Shugrue Unveils Berkshire DA WebsiteMany District Attorney's Offices throughout the state and country provide their constituents with informative webpages outside of state portals. Pittsfield Man Sentenced For AssaultOn the evening of the incident, Ellison attacked and then threatened an individual he used to have a romantic relationship. Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to AssaultThe charges stem from two incidents that occurred on June 8, 2022. Pittsfield Man Arrested For Drug TraffickingAs part of the investigation, Pittsfield Police initiated a motor vehicle stop on Feb. 2, at South St. in Pittsfield, Brady was found to have three bags of cocaine, $506.00 of cash, and a key for room 110 at the Knights Inn located in Lenox. Police Investigating Unsuspicious Death in AdamsThe District Attorney's office affirmed that the death is neither suspicious nor represents a danger to the public. District Attorney Receives State Grant to Combat Human TraffickingThe Berkshire County District Attorney's Office received $97,000.  DA Candidates Tout Experience, Results at Primary DebateIncumbent Andrea Harrington touted the systemic changes she's made in the office during her 3 1/2 years in office while challenger Timothy Shugrue stressed his decades of experience on both sides in the courtroom during the sometimes heated debate. DA Finds Officer Acted Lawfully in Shooting Miguel EstrellaThe District Attorney’s investigation of Miguel Estrella’s death by police in March cleared officer Nicholas Sondrini of criminal charges, stating that he used lawful force with his firearm in self-defense. Two Live Debates for District Attorney Candidates Aug. 15The debates will both take place on Monday, August 15th, in the auditorium at the Berkshire Athenaeum in Pittsfield.  DA Candidates Discuss County Issues in NAACP ForumIncumbent Andrea Harrington and challenger Timothy Shugrue spoke on the role of the district attorney, equity, and drug prosecution during a forum on Wednesday.  Harrington Looks to Continue Progressive Work in DA Re-Election BidAndrea Harrington wants to continue the work she began during her first term as district attorney. Voting Groups Sponsoring District Attorney ForumThe forum is part of ACLUM's public education initiative in Massachusetts that seeks to highlight the key role that the commonwealth's district attorneys play in determining the effectiveness and fairness of the criminal legal system. Individuals Indicted In North Adams Shooting and Clarksburg HomicideAccording to the District Attorney, individuals involved in a shooting outside of a North Adams bar and the separate homicide in Clarksburg were indicted. Berkshire District Attorney's Office Honors Outgoing Youth Advisory BoardOverseen by the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, the board consists of 16 high school juniors and seniors from 9 different Berkshire County schools to bring youth issues to the forefront, build positive social environments among their school-aged peers, and volunteer to serve the community. Democratic Primary Will Determine Race for DARobert D. Sullivan Jr., a former assistant district attorney, did not file to run by Tuesday's deadline. Instead, he posted on his campaign Facebook page his decision to withdraw and back Timothy Shugrue.  DA Candidate Shugrue Says Time to End 'Awful Experiment'There's a lack of prosecution and follow-through, he said, little communication with police, too many dismissals, too few diversion programs and a general lack of confidence in the DA's office that's filtering down to police and the community.  Robert Sullivan Jr. Launches Bid for Berkshire District AttorneyLocal attorney Robert Sullivan Jr. officially launched his run for district attorney on Monday as an unenrolled independent candidate with a focus on public safety and de-politicizing the position. District Attorney's Office Annual STRIVE ConferenceThe District Attorney’s Office Youth Advisory Board organizes and hosts the annual event for eighth-grade students from schools throughout the county as they prepare to enter high school. This year’s theme is "Courageous Conversations."  Two Challengers Emerge for Berkshire District AttorneyWell-known Pittsfield attorney Timothy J. Shugrue has entered the race for district attorney. Berkshire DA's Violent Crime Task Force Makes First ArrestThe Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force on Tuesday executed an arrest warrant on 20-year-old Lucius Copeland as part of an investigation into the sexual assault allegations.  DA Harrington Details Office's Work at Pittsfield Town Hall EventShe spoke largely on violent crime and domestic violence prosecution, victims advocate services, and her approach to harm reduction in response to the opioid epidemic.  DA Harrington Hosts Informational Town Hall on Reforms, Community OutreachHarrington discussed several topics, including domestic violence, drug policy, victim empowerment, discrimination and equity. After her presentation, she took questions from the audience.  DA's Office Holding Town Hall Meetings Across CountyDistrict Attorney Andrea Harrington will provide a brief presentation on the state of the justice system, the office's reform efforts, and her blueprint for safety and justice in Berkshire County before opening the discussion to questions and answers. |
