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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Obtains Guilty Verdict In Drug Distribution Case 

3/15/2022 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a guilty verdict after a jury trial against an Adams man for heroin and cocaine distribution.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Obtains Guilty Verdict In Adams Motor Vehicle Homicide 

3/15/2022 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a guilty verdict following a five-day jury trial against an Adams woman for the death of Jerome Berard.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Secures Third Conviction In William Catalano Murder 

1/28/2022 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office secured a third conviction of those responsible for the death of 34-year-old William Catalano.

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All Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Staff Members Are Fully Vaccinated 

1/14/2022 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

All members of the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office staff are fully vaccinated to protect against severe illness from COVID-19

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction of West Stockbridge Woman for Motor Vehicle Homicide  

12/14/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office secured a jail sentence for a West Stockbridge woman for motor vehicle homicide.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Secures State Prison Sentence For 2003 Sexual Assault 

12/06/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

A man who fled from prosecution a decade ago will serve eight to 10 years in State Prison for sexually assaulting two children.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Secures Conviction in Catalano Murder  

12/01/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office secured the guilty conviction of a Pittsfield man responsible for the murder of William Catalano.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Hosts 34th Annual Vigil Of Remembrance  

11/30/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office will host the 34th annual Vigil of Remembrance this Sunday, December 5, at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield to remember the victims of fatal drunk driving collisions.

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Berkshire District Attorney's Office Presents On The Expungement Process 

11/17/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office co-hosted an event with Community Legal Aid on Nov. 9 to share information and raise awareness about expunging and sealing of criminal records.

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Berkshire District Attorney's Office Presents: The Expungement Process 

11/17/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office co-hosted an event with Community Legal Aid on Nov. 9 to share information and raise awareness about expunging and sealing of criminal records.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Renews Call For Information About the Kim Benoit Unresolved Homicide - $15,000 Reward Now Being Offered 

11/16/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is offering a $10,000 reward for anyone who provides information leading to an arrest and conviction in the 1974 murder of Kim Benoit. In addition, the Benoit family, who continues to work closely with DA staff and

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Holding “Town Hall” Meetings Across County  

10/21/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

District Attorney Andrea Harrington will provide a brief presentation on the state of the justice system, the office's significant reform efforts, and the blueprint for safety and justice in Berkshire County before opening the discussion to questions and

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Notice Regarding HB4013: An Act Relative to Sexual Assault Evidence  

9/30/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

Contact us if you received a letter pursuant to HB4013 An Act relative to sexual assault evidence kits and have questions or are seeking support.

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Berkshire District Attorney Harrington Adds Violent Crime Section To Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force 

9/29/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington is expanding the Law Enforcement Task Force to bring heightened focus and sophistication to the investigation of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases.

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Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Secures Four More Indictments Against Conrad Mainwaring 

7/28/2021 Berkshire District Attorney's Office

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office identified two more victims of former Olympian Conrad Mainwaring.