PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Friday, March 10 in Berkshire Superior Court Joshua Lofink was found guilty on all counts: 2 counts of Mayhem; 2 counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon causing Serious Bodily Injury with a knife; and 2 counts of Vandalism, slashing tires on a car. 

 

Lofink, 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. Honorable Judge Agostini presided.

 

On Sept. 16, 2021, at 10:30pm police were dispatched to the area of Tyler Street and Curtis Terrace for the report of a stabbing. 

 

When the officers arrived, they noted that there were several vehicles in the roadway and two male victims with stab wounds who were identified as Ernest Ferry and Jamie Hassan. Both victims sustained serious injuries and were immediately transferred to Berkshire Medical Center.  Two vehicles involved in the incident had their tires slashed.

 

As reported by the District Attorney's Office, the injuries sustained by Ferry and Hassan were so severe that they continue to affect their daily lives.  

 

Bystanders at the scene assisted in both helping the victims and bringing attention to the area Lofink fled following the incident. 

 

The Pittsfield Police Department led the investigation. Assistant District Attorney Amy Winston represented the Commonwealth. Victim Witness Advocates Tarra Jones-Nutting and Jason Pilot supported the victims and witnesses throughout the investigation and trial.