North Adams Police Report Two Arrests in Narcotics Investigation

Staff Reports Print Story | Email Story
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
 

Tags: arrests,   drug charges,   

If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

North Adams Clothing Store Moving to Larger Space

Staff Reports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Label Shopper is moving across the parking lot to the former Peebles location in April.
 
The discount clothing store has been located in the downtown's L-shaped mall downtown since 2009. It replaced Fashion Bug, which had been in that spot for 24 years before closing in 2007; the company liquidated in 2013. 
 
Label Shopper is part of Peter Harris Clothes, established in 1970 by Peter Elitzer. Starting as a single store in Latham, N.Y., offering brand-name apparel at discount prices, the company operates more than 70 stores throughout the Northeast and Midwest.
 
The store is set to close on April 6 for the move and reopen on April 9 in the former Gordmans, according to signage. 
 
Gordmans briefly replaced Peebles in the former Kmart until the parent company of the two brands declared bankruptcy and closed its stores in 2020. 
 
At 17,250 square feet, the Gordman's space is at least double the size of Label Shopper's current location.
 
View Full Story

More North Adams Stories