North Adams Police Report Two Arrests in Narcotics Investigation

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — According to a statement released by the North Adams Police Department, area law enforcement arrested two men allegedly involved in an on-going narcotics distribution operation.
 
On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, members of the North Adams Police Department Detective Unit, Adams Police Department and Berkshire County Drug Task Force executed two search warrants simultaneously at 21 Blackinton Street First Floor Apartment and 21 Blackinton Street Second Floor Apartment in North Adams.
 
The statement read that the court authorized search warrants were executed as part of an on-going narcotics distribution operation occurring from both apartments. Upon entering the second-floor apartment five people were located and detained.
 
All except one man were known to investigators. The unknown man, who police said refused to identify himself, was later identified as Kamari Acree of Springfield.
 
Ronnie Hart, of North Adams, and Acree were both arrested. 
 
According to police, the following evidence was located and seized:
  • Approximately (26 grams) of Cocaine/Crack Cocaine
  • Approximately (592 bags) of Heroin or (12 grams)
  • Digital Scales, Packaging Materials, Cutting Agents
  • $821 U.S. Currency  
Acree was arrested and charged with the following:
  • M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 32 – Trafficking Cocaine 18-36 Grams
  • M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 32 – Possession with Intent Distribute Class A Substance
  • M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 40 - Conspiracy
Hart was arrested and charged with the following:
  • M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 32 – Trafficking Cocaine 18-36 Grams
  • M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 32 – Possession with Intent Distribute Class A Substance
  • M.G.L. Chapter 94C Section 40 - Conspiracy
 

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SteepleCats Move Within Game of .500 with Road Win

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KEENE, N.H. -- Nelphie Lopez went 2-for-4 with a home run Tuesday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to an 8-5 win over the Keene Swamp Bats in the New England Collegiate Baseball League.
 
Robert Stang hit a three-run home run in the top of the first to get North Adams off to a fast start.
 
A.J. Petraitis earned the win on the mound with five innings of work.
 
Brendan Morris and Thomas Sullivan combined for four innings of scoreless relief to close out the game.
 
The SteepleCats, who were 4-13 at one point this season, have won four in a row and are tied for second place in the NECBL's North Division with Sanford, Maine, and Upper Valley (Vt.).
 
North Adams (15-16) is home on Wednesday to face Upper Valley at 6:30 at Joe Wolfe Field.
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