- Berkshire District Attorney's Office
PITTSFIELD — The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained the conviction and a state prison sentence for a Pittsfield man on multiple domestic violence charges.
Dominic Simonetta, 49, of Pittsfield, pled guilty to single counts of assault and battery on a household member, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, witness intimidation, assault with a dangerous weapon, and two counts of threat to commit a crime.
The Commonwealth requested four to six years in state prison, and the Defense requested no more than two years and eight months. Judge Douglas Wilkins sentenced Simonetta to serve two to three years in state prison.
On the morning of September 12, 2019, Pittsfield Police responded to an Onota Street address after the victim reported that Simonetta had attacked her. Simonetta punched and threatened the victim, struck the victim with a machete, destroyed the victim’s phone, and would not let the victim leave the house. The victim climbed out of a window to escape and called 911 from a neighboring household. Simonetta remained in the home and surrendered to law enforcement later that afternoon.
“I thank the Pittsfield Police Department for their response. Domestic violence calls are some of the most dangerous for responding police officers, and the Pittsfield Police Department did a great job protecting the victim and bringing Mr. Simonetta into custody peacefully,” District Attorney Andrea Harrington said.
Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington’s office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County. The office represents the Commonwealth in more than 7,500 criminal cases per year in Berkshire Superior Court, three district courts, three juvenile courts, Massachusetts Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court. The office works closely with the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and collaborates with local police departments across the county. A dedicated staff of more than 50 prioritizes public safety, empowering victims and witnesses through services and support, and building a safe community for everyone and especially the most vulnerable.
