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District Attorney Andrea Harrington will argue an appeal in the Supreme Judicial Court Wednesday, which will establish pretrial detention guidelines in light of the Trial Court’s suspension of jury trials.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office applied for and won two grants from MOVA to bolster the victim witness advocate program.

The Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory tested numerous substances recently seized by the Berkshire Drug Task Force and noted increased potency and a greater prevalence of fentanyl.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office created a comprehensive resource guide to educate community members about the availability of health and safety resources during social distancing.

This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the theme is “Seek Justice, Ensure Victims’ Rights, Inspire Hope.”

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office continues to work proactively to facilitate the safe release of incarcerated individuals. These efforts are critical to public health and safety in light of the risks posed

The Supreme Judicial Court issued an order Friday establishing guidance to criminal justice actors making determinations regarding incarceration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea from one of three men involved in the killing of 34-year-old William Catalano. Anthony Boone,23, of Pittsfield pled guilty to a single count of manslaughter in Berkshire Superior Court on Mon

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea in an embezzlement of public funds case on Friday. Elizabeth Hakes, 48, of Lanesborough admitted in Berkshire Superior Court on Friday to embezzling shy of $50,000 from Berkshire Works and A

An Adams man died Wednesday afternoon when a good Samaritan intervened in a dog attack. Adams Police received multiple 911 calls at approximately 12:09 p.m. for a reported mauling in progress at 19 Bellevue Avenue. Responding officers and a K9 Unit found

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North Adams Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering His Wife, Christa Leigh Steele-Knudslien

Berkshire DA Secures Jail Time In Domestic Violence Case

Hinsdale Man Pleads Guilty To Murdering Kassedi Clark