Teen Arrested in North Street Shooting

02:01PM / Monday, July 01, 2024Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Savoy teen was arraigned on murder charges Monday in the June 14 shooting of two men on North Street.

Deakan Sayers, 18, charged in Pittsfield District Court with two counts each of armed assault with the intent to murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (firearm) and single counts of carrying a loaded firearm without a license and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.

Police officers were dispatched just after 5 p.m. on Friday, June 14, to the area of North Street at Bradford Street for a reported shooting.

According to a report, responding officers found two Pittsfield men who were shot. The men were treated at Berkshire Medical Center for their injuries and they were both eventually released.

As the investigation progressed, probable cause was established to charge Sayers with the shootings and he was arrested on Friday on Putnam Avenue by members of PPD's Anti-Crime Unit.

Anyone who wishes to provide information on this case is asked to contact the Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).

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Local Production Workers Sought for Crewdson Photoshoot

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
01:05PM / Monday, February 09, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Local talent is being sought for a production by world-renowned photographer Gregory Crewdson this spring.

On Friday, the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative of Western Massachusetts announced that Crewdson's team is seeking production assistants and production coordinators for a project in Pittsfield and North Adams in March and April.

The photographer is well known for his cinematic, staged photographs in post-industrial settings such as Berkshire County. Crewdson last shot in Pittsfield and Adams in 2021.

A posting from the film and media collaborative describes the project as a "large-scale, professional photography production" in Pittsfield and in North Adams between March 5 and April 10. The production is seeking local hires only, as no travel or housing will be provided.

"This is an exciting opportunity to work on a high-level production with an internationally recognized artist known for his cinematic, meticulously crafted imagery," the advertisement reads.

"Prior set experience is a plus, but a strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude are essential."

Interested candidates are asked to send a brief note outlining their experience and availability to hoverproductionoffice@gmail.com. Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative is located at 137 North St., Suite 200, in Pittsfield.

iBerkshires' further inquiries about the positions were not answered.

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