Pittsfield Man Charged in Harvard Street Stabbing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man has been charged with stabbing two people on Harvard Street last week.
Jacob Frusciente, 32, of Daniels Avenue was arraigned Thursday in Central Berkshire District Court on single counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury.
Frusciente was ordered to be held on $50,000 cash bail pending a mental health evaluation.
According to police, officers responded to the report of a stabbing at a Harvard Street home about midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Two people were found to have non-life-threatening stab wounds.
"The two adult victims, a male and female who are both Pittsfield residents, were treated at Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) for their injuries," according to police.
"The male victim received more substantial injuries but both are expected to survive."
Police said Frusciente is believed to be acquainted with the victims.
To provide information on this case, contact the Detective Bureau at 413-448-9705, or anonymously at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).
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