  Connecticut Man Killed in Otis Tractor-Trailer CrashThursday's collision between two tractor-trailers on Route 8 killed one of the drivers. DA Rules Adams Officer Shooting JustifiedThe District Attorney released a statement Monday stating that based on preliminary investigations, Adams Police Corporal Baker acted within Massachusetts General Law and the Adams Police Department's Use of Force Policy when he fired his weapon.  No One Injured in Mass Ave Truck CollisionAlthough there were no injuries, both vehicles were towed from the scene.  Adams Home Gutted by Early Morning FireAn early morning fire on Richmond Lane gutted a single-family home Thursday.  Great Barrington Fire, Police Respond to Chimney FireFirefighters made quick work of a chimney fire on Tuesday afternoon and two police officers aided the occupant in escaping the building. Arrest Made in Pittsfield Hit-And-RunA Hancock man Monday was arrested in connection with last week's fatal hit-and-run accident in Pittsfield, police said. Victim in Fatal Dragging Identified as Pittsfield ManThe victim, whose identity has not been released, was found nearly four miles away from where he was reportedly struck. Court Briefs: Contractor Guilty of Tax Fraud, Windsor Man Sentenced for ThreatsA Windsor man was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Springfield for making online threats and extortionate demands. Police Called for Conflict at DrurySchool officials say a police presence at Drury High School on Monday morning was related to a "verbal confrontation" between students stemming from an "incident" over the weekend. Saturday Night Fire in Pittsfield Turns Fatal4 Engine companies, a ladder company and Deputy Chief responded. Adams Man in Wednesday's Stabbing Incident Arraigned on Assault ChargesAn Adams man who called 911 on Tuesday night saying he had been stabbed was arraigned on Friday on charges related to that incident and on outstanding warrants. Adams Shooting, Stabbing Incident Under InvestigationA stabbing and shooting incident occurred Tuesday night on Commercial Street.  Pittsfield Firefighters Knock Down Morningside BlazeThe Fire Department knocked down a two-alarm blaze in the Morningside neighborhood in less than an hour on Friday. Pittsfield Man Facing Drug, Assault ChargesA city man was taken into custody on Tuesday evening after allegedly threatening others in his North Street apartment.  Berkshire DA Releases Victim's Name in Fatal Police ShootingBiagio Kauvil's family had attempted to secure mental health resources for him before a well-being check on Wednesday that turned deadly. Man Shot by Police in Hinsdale Incident DiesPolice Chief Shawn Boyne and Sgt. Dom Crupi were injured during the incident. Crupi is recovering from gunshot injuries to the hand and elbow at Albany, N.Y., Medical Center. Police, Civilian Injured in Hinsdale ShootingTwo police officers were injured and a civilian is in critical condition after a shooting late Wednesday morning not far from the police station. Pittsfield Man Facing Charges in Hit-and-RunA city man is facing charges in Vermont related to a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian.  Lanesborough Woman's Bravery Key to Solving 40-Year-Old MurderDavid A. Morrison, 65, pleaded guilty Tuesday in District Court in Pittsfield, Mass., to the kidnapping of Laura Sheridan in 1981 and, in Bennington Criminal Division Court, to the murder of 32-year-old Sarah Hunter of Manchester in 1986.  North Adams Structure Fire Escalates to All-Call Freezing TemperaturesWhile the property was determined to be unoccupied, the extreme cold caused water applied by crews to freeze.  Pittsfield Firefighters Contain North St. BlazeThere were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. Fire damage was limited to the exterior of the building and mild smoke damage to the first-floor unit of 664 North.  North Adams Man Charged on Two Counts of MurderA city man was arraigned on Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with an alleged arson at a Francis Street home on Monday. Two Dead in Fatal North Adams FireTwo people died in Monday morning's fire on Francis Avenue. Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into CarsPolice have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm. |
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