An arrest has been made in the Robert Vincent murder case. Vincent was found dead in his Tyler Street apartment last Saturday morning.
At a press conference yesterday afternoon at police headquarters, Pittsfield Police Chief Tony Riello said that 34-year-old Frank LeBeau Jr. was arrested by Brimfield police around 7 am yesterday morning. Riello said Pittsfield police detectives were on hand when LeBeau was arrested.
He was then transported back to Pittsfield where he was booked with a charge of murder. District Attorney Gerard Downing said when Lebeau became aware that police were looking for whoever killed Vincent, he literally got out of town. Downing said LeBeau allegedly left Pittsfield last Saturday and was traced to Agawam, MA where he stayed overnight. He then went on to Brimfield where he was arrested.
The motive for the murder is believed to be robbery but police would not say if they had a murder weapon in hand. LeBeau lived in the Maplewood Avenue duplex that police searched Wednesday. LeBeau had a not guilty plea entered on his behalf at his arraignment yesterday in Central Berkshire District Court yesterday and was ordered held without bail.
Pittsfield Mayor Sara Hathaway was at yesterday's press conference and had high praise for the way the case was handled.
Hathaway said police detectives did an amazing job of following every lead given to them and finding the evidence necessary for the arrest of Frank LeBeau for the alleged murder of Robert Vincent last weekend.
Hathaway said Pittsfield Police Chief Tony Riello gave her daily updates on how the investigation was going.
This report was compiled by WUPE/WUHN Radio, Pittsfield
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Berkshire County Homes Celebrating Holiday Cheer
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
There's holiday cheer throughout the Berkshires this winter.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
We asked the homeowners questions on their decorations and why they like to light up their houses.
In Great Barrington, Matt Pevzner has decorated his house with many lights and even has a Facebook page dedicated to making sure others can see the holiday joy.
Located at 93 Brush Hill Road, there's more than 61,000 lights strewn across the yard decorating trees and reindeer and even a polar bear.
The Pevzner family started decorating in September by testing their hundreds of boxes of lights. He builds all of his own decorations like the star 10-foot star that shines done from 80-feet up, 10 10-foot trees, nine 5-foot trees, and even the sleigh, and more that he also uses a lift to make sure are perfect each year.
"I always decorated but I went big during COVID. I felt that people needed something positive and to bring joy and happiness to everyone," he wrote. "I strive to bring as much joy and happiness as I can during the holidays. I love it when I get a message about how much people enjoy it. I've received cards thanking me how much they enjoyed it and made them smile. That means a lot."
Pevzner starts thinking about next year's display immediately after they take it down after New Year's. He gets his ideas by asking on his Facebook page for people's favorite decorations. The Pevzner family encourages you to take a drive and see their decorations, which are lighted every night from 5 to 10.
In North Adams, the Wilson family decorates their house with fun inflatables and even a big Santa waving to those who pass by.
The Wilsons start decorating before Thanksgiving and started decorating once their daughter was born and have grown their decorations each year as she has grown. They love to decorate as they used to drive around to look at decorations when they were younger and hope to spread the same joy.
"I have always loved driving around looking at Christmas lights and decorations. It's incredible what people can achieve these days with their displays," they wrote.
The Wilsons' invite you to come and look at their display at 432 Church St. that's lit from 4:30 to 10:30 every night, though if it's really windy, the inflatables might not be up as the weather will be too harsh.
In Pittsfield, Travis and Shannon Dozier decorated their house for the first time this Christmas as they recently purchased their home on Faucett Lane. The two started decorating in November, and hope to bring joy to the community.
"If we put a smile on one child's face driving by, then our mission was accomplished," they said.
Many homeowners are showing their holiday spirit by decorating their houses. We asked for submissions so those in the community can check out these fanciful lights and decor when they're out.
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