Pittsfield American 11s Forced to Go on Road in Sectional Title Bid

By Brian RhodesiBerkshires.com Sports
08:30PM / Sunday, July 17, 2022Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Little League American Division 11-year-old All-Stars lost its first game of the state sectional tournament on Sunday, losing to Longmeadow in five innings with a score of 3-6.

Now, they face a do-or-die game for all the marbles on Monday night.

Kydd Kearns was the lone scorer of the first inning for Pittsfield American, scoring a run early in the top of the inning and putting the team up 1-0 to start the game. Longmeadow, however, quickly answered back in the bottom of the first, with the score tied at 1-1 to end the inning.

Both teams were scoreless in the second inning, thanks in part to the pitching of Cooper Reed, who struck out two in the frame for Pittsfield American.

He finished with five strikeouts in five innings of work.

Pittsfield American played well offensively in the third inning, with both Oren Lewis and Bryce Hoff scoring runs. On defense, the team again held Longmeadow scoreless, ending the inning with a 3-1 lead.

The Americans struggled in the fourth, and Longmeadow took advantage to go ahead, 6-3.

Pittsfield American was able to load the bases in the top of the fifth inning, giving the team the chance to tie or take the lead, but Longmeadow's infield defense managed to keep the team from scoring.

Following the loss, Pittsfield American (2-1) will play at Longmeadow again on Monday for a winner-take-all final in the double-elimination tournament.

Photos from this game here.

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Pittsfield Man Pleads Guilty to 2025 Assault, Firearm Charges

Staff ReportsiBerkshires
04:06PM / Friday, October 16, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A city man is facing up to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple assault and firearm charges from last year.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office has reported that on Thursday, Oct. 15, Jarvis L. Chadwell Jr., 20, pleaded guilty to 10 charges and was sentenced to 7 to 9 years in state prison following an incident on Oct. 18, 2025.

Police say that he fired a gun multiple times in a vehicle over an argument, striking the car and nearby home.

"This incident was not just alarming because there was gun violence, but also because it occurred in such close proximity to a school. I will not waver on my stance towards gun violence in our community — gun violence must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," District Attorney Timothy Shugrue said.

"While I am committed to supporting those who need our help with recovery options and courts of hope, we must also protect our children and communities from the threat of violence that can claim lives in an instant. I commend the Pittsfield Police for their response and dedication to quickly solving this crime."

This occurred near Morningside Community School, which was retired at the end of the last academic year.

Charges:

armed assault with intent to murder
attempted assault & battery by discharging a firearm
witness intimidation
malicious destruction of property
resisting arrest
assault and battery on a police officer
illegal possession of a firearm
illegal possession of a large capacity feeding device
possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card
possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

Probation conditions include a mental health evaluation and aftercare; sign any releases required by probation; and refrain from abuse of the named victim, including threats of violence.

Pittsfield Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 65 Cherry St. just before 1 a.m. on that day in 2025. Upon arrival, police say witnesses confirmed hearing a gunshot and observing a man fleeing the area.

"While outside the 65 Cherry Street residence, officers observed a vehicle parked near the neighboring residence with a bullet hole in the windshield and an additional bullet hole in the side of 67 Cherry Street. Based on witness descriptions at the scene, law enforcement was able to quickly locate the Defendant within 30 minutes of the incident," a press release from the DA reads.

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