Ten Arrested in Berkshire County Child Exploitation Sting

03:13PM / Tuesday, April 15, 2025Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, MASS — Ten have been arrested on charges related to child exploitation following a two-week operation in Berkshire County.

The Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, and the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force conducted the operation. According to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office, the operation involved law enforcement officers posing as 14 and 15-year-old girls on various online platforms.

The individuals allegedly communicated with these online personas and traveled to pre-arranged locations within Berkshire County, intending to exchange money for sexual activity with individuals under the age of 16, according to authorities.

"The utilization of grant funding and the dedicated work of our Law Enforcement Task Force allowed us to apprehend those looking to abuse our most vulnerable population, children. I want to especially thank the North Adams Police Department and Chief Bailey for their commitment to this operation," stated District Attorney Shugrue, "I also would like to recognize and thank Governor Healey in awarding grant funds that allowed our office to conduct investigations into human trafficking in our county. Sex trafficking is far more prevalent than most people realize. Through the Governor's support, we are able to devote resources to disrupt and apprehend criminals looking to exploit victims of human trafficking."

The following individuals have been arraigned in either Central Berkshire District Court or Great Barrington District Court:

Sydney Brodrick, 21 of Pittsfield, arraigned on April 1, 2025, faces the following charges:

Possession of Obscene Material
Distribution of Obscene Material

Brodrick is being held pending evaluation.

Ted Crosby, 56 of Pittsfield, was arraigned on April 7, 2025, and charged with:

Sexual Conduct for a Fee
Enticing a Child Under 16
Attempt to Commit a Crime
Pose/Exhibit a Child in a Sexual Act

Bail was set at $5,000.

Roger Prell, 67 of Pittsfield, was arraigned on April 10, 2025, and charged with:

Pay for Sexual Conduct with a Child Under 18
Obscene Matter to a Minor
Entice Child Under 16
Attempt to Commit a Crime

Prell was released on personal recognizance.

Dana Brookman, 31 of Pittsfield, was arraigned on April 14, 2025, and charged with:

Entice Child Under 16
Obscene Matter to a Minor
Attempt to Commit a Crime

Bail was set at $7,000.

Eduardo/Kevin Miranda Hernandez was arraigned on April 14, 2025, and charged with:

Enticement of a Child Under 16
Attempt to Commit a Crime
Procure Liquor for a Person Under 21

Bail was set at $5,000. Hernandez also has an active Connecticut warrant for strangulation.

Jonathan Kornbluth, 45 of Housatonic, was arraigned on April 14, 2025, and charged with:

Entice Child Under 16
Attempt to Commit a Crime
Drug Possession Class B

Bail was set at $5,000.

Forhad Chaudhury, 40 of Ronkonkoma, NY, was arraigned on April 14, 2025, and charged with:

Pay for Sexual Conduct with a Child Under 18
Entice Child Under 16
Attempt to Commit a Crime

Bail was set at $15,000.

Jean Arce, 39 of Westfield, was arraigned on April 14, 2025, and charged with:

Pay for Sexual Conduct with a Child Under 18
Entice Child Under 16
Attempt to Commit a Crime

Bail was set at $5,000.

Stevenson Clercidor had their case heard on April 15, 2025.

Dominick Boschetto, 31 of Brookfield, was arraigned on April 15, 2025, and charged with:

Sexual Conduct for a Fee
Enticement for Sex with a Child Under 16

Bail was set at $5,000.

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Allendale Pines North

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
05:13PM / Friday, February 13, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Are you looking for an inexpensive home to raise your family in? Then this might be the home for you. And if not, there's a couple other options.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week we are showcasing model homes at Allendale Pines North.

Teton Management is opening its new manufactured housing development next Allendale Pines at 395 Cheshire Road, and has three different model homes to choose from.

The Monroe with a full porch and with a half-porch, and The Aspire are available to move into in March.

All the models have three bedrooms and two baths in 1,280 square feet, and include two parking spaces. The Monroe full-porch is on the market for $194,900, Monroe half-porch $189,900, and The Aspire for $204,900. View a video tour here.

The lot rent is $550 a month and it includes trash removal and recycling, as well as water and sewer. Tenants are responsible for their own utilities and lawn care/snow removal. Dogs and cats are allowed, for up to two pets.

We spoke with Val Whaling from Teton Management about the new homes.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

The three models — Monroe Full- Porch, Monroe Half -Porch, and The Aspire — are Titan Home products manufactured by Champion Homes and stand out in the current market because:

The purchase price of these homes is well below current market rate single-family homes in Berkshire County.

The 5 Star Energy-Efficient rating (featuring energy-efficient windows and high- performance insulation) and one-year warranty on the home, sets these homes apart from older, stick-built homes.
These homes are built to strict HUD standards and include structural integrity in order to meet federal standards for durability, safety and wind resistance.

Are there any stand-out design features?

Stand out features include: open concept floorplan, covered porches, stainless steel appliances, large laundry room /mudrooms, and large glass walk-in showers.

What kind of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?

First time homebuyers/ professionals preferring home ownership vs. renting, empty nesters wanting to downsize, and cost-conscious individuals preferring the affordability of these homes.

What's the neighborhood like?

Allendale Pines North will be comprised of 22 brand-new homes, on individual lots, set on beautiful property, neighboring the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail. The property is located at 395 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, offering proximity to retail shopping and dining. Additionally, Allendale Pines North property is well managed by a reputable owner/operator. (All adult community residents are approved via community application approval process.).

What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?

"Imagine the cost savings of owning a brand-new, energy-efficient home, easy to maintain and allowing the convenience of modern day and easy living, in a quiet, well-managed community."

What does the home come with?

Included are: Stainless steel Whirlpool appliances (refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, and gas stove/oven), and closets equipped with shelf/hanging rod. Plus an 8-by-10-foot Amish built shed, two wooden entrance stairs with wooden handrails and black wrought iron spindles, two-car driveway, sidewalks and brand-new water/sewer infrastructure.

You can find out more about these homes on its listing here.

*Front Porch Feature brings you an exclusive to some of the houses listed on our real estate page every week. Here we take a bit of a deeper dive into a certain house for sale and ask questions so you don't have to.

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