Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into Cars

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm on their person. 
 
According to Pittsfield Police, officers were responding to reports of breaking into motor vehicles in the Bradford Street area around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. They said they found a juvenile matching the description given who refused to stop or show their hands. 
 
"The suspect repeatedly made movements consistent with concealing a weapon while attempting to evade the officer," according to the report. "The officer attempted to pat frisk the suspect, and a struggle ensued. The suspect was taken to the ground, and a firearm was recovered from his person."
  • Teenager was arrested and charged with the following:
  • Carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and carrying a firearm without a license.
  • Possession of ammunition without a firearm identification (FID).
  • Possession of a large-capacity feeding device.
  • Breaking and entering in the nighttime for a felony.

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Battle of the Berkshires Tournament Continues in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire Force 16U travel softball team earned a 12-4 win over the Nor'Easters to wrap up pool play at the Battle of the Berkshires at the Doyle Complex.
 
Arianna Perkins went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and four RBIs to lead a 13-hit attack for the Force.
 
Lillian MacDonald was 2-for-3 at the plate with a pair of doubles, and Ava MacMahon, Mackenzie Biros and Markiara Jackson each had a pair of hits.
 
Amelia Polidoro and McMahon split time in the circle in the five-inning win, combining to strike out eight and allow three earned runs.
 
The Force 16U squad took a pair of losses earlier in the day on Saturday: 11-2 to the Worcester Union Rose and 12-10 to the Charlton Wildfire.
 
Elsewhere in 16U play, the the Greylock Thunder Saturday beat the Demo, 17-2.
 
Avery Lane earned the win in the circle with a three-inning, complete-game effort.
 
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