Three Arrested In Adams, Pittsfield Drug Seizure

10:45AM / Monday, February 13, 2023Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After an investigation, Police arrested three believed to be involved in a county-wide drug distribution operation.

On Friday, Feb. 10, members of the North Adams Police Department, Adams Police Department, Pittsfield Police Department, Berkshire Sheriff's Office, Berkshire County Drug Task Force, and Berkshire County Special Response Team simultaneously executed search warrants on two residences located at 11 Quaker St., Apt 2 in Adams, and 74 Linden St. Apt 4 in Pittsfield

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and two illegally possessed firearms were seized, one of which was a customized fully automatic handgun with a high-capacity magazine.

In addition, the investigators seized the following: 5,150 bags of heroin, 67.5 grams of cocaine/crack cocaine, $3993 in cash, 36 rounds of ammunition, and the two firearms.

Arrested during the executions of the warrant on a motor vehicle stop in Pittsfield were Kristen Vazquez of 11 Quaker St., Adams, Trevon Thompson of 74 Linden St., and Carlos Alberto Cruz-Lopez listing an address of 11 Quaker St., Adams.

They will be arraigned in Pittsfield District Court (1st Assistant Marianne Shelvey will represent the Commonwealth) and North Adams District Court (2nd Assistant Kelly Kemp will represent the Commonwealth) on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.

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New Camp Is Safe Place for Children Suffering Loss to Addiction

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26AM / Saturday, December 27, 2025

Last year's Happy Campers courtesy of Max Tabakin.

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new camp is offering a safe place for children who have lost a parent or guardian to addiction.

Director Gayle Saks founded the nonprofit "Camp Happy Place" last year. The first camp was held in June with 14 children.

Saks is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor who works at the Brien Center. One of her final projects when studying was how to involve youth, and a camp came to mind. Camp had been her "happy place" growing up, and it became her dream to open her own.

"I keep a bucket list in my wallet, and it's right on here on this list, and I cross off things that I've accomplished," she said. "But it is the one thing on here that I knew I had to do."

The overnight co-ed camp is held at a summer camp in Winsted, Conn., where Saks spent her summers as a child. It is four nights and five days and completely free. Transportation is included as are many of the items needed for camping. The camp takes up to 30 children.

"I really don't think there's any place that exists specifically for this population. I think it's important to know, we've said this, but that it is not a therapeutic camp," Saks said.

She said the focus is on fun for the children, though they are able to talk to any of the volunteer and trained staff. The staff all have experience in social work, addiction and counseling, and working with children.

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