PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A suspect in the murder of Reymon Delacruz-Batista last year was arrested on Sunday by Pittsfield Police. 

 

Jamel Nicholson, 33, was arraigned Tuesday in Central Berkshire District Court on single counts of murder, kidnapping, and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 

 

The body of Delacruz-Batista was found by a hunter in Pittsfield State Forest on Dec. 4. Emergency responders were called and paramedics with Action Ambulance pronounced him dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined his death a homicide as the result of multiple gunshot wounds.

 

Delacruz-Batista was 32 years old. 

 

The State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office obtained an arrest warrant for Nicholson and he was taken into custody without incident. 

 

The court ordered that he be detained without bail.

 

"I thank the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit and the Pittsfield Police Department for their investigation into the death of Reymon Delacruz-Batista. I again extend my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends who are mourning his loss," District Attorney Andrea Harrington said. "This investigation remains active and ongoing and I ask anyone who may have information about this case to contact detectives and help deliver justice for Delacruz-Batista's loved ones."

 

The State Police Detective Unit's investigation remains ongoing and police ask anyone with information to contact State Police detectives at 413-499-1112 or the Pittsfield Police Department Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705.