Superior Court Briefs: April 24 - April 25Staff Reports,
04:04PM / Friday, April 27, 2012 | |
, 32, of Pittsfield pleaded guilty to six counts of distribution of cocaine, six counts of drug violation in a school zone, four counts of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and two counts of conspiracy to violate drug laws.
Whalen was given concurrent two and half year sentences at the Berkshire County House of Correction on the distribution charges and given concurrent one day sentences on the possession and conspiracy charges.
He was engaged in selling or attempting to sell cocaine between December 29, 2009 and February 16, 2010. He conspired with others to sell cocaine between December 22, 2009 and April 15, 2010. An additional count of conspiracy to violate 0 Comments
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Court Places Adams Man On Probation For Drury High ThreatStaff Reports,
03:59PM / Friday, April 27, 2012 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An Adams man who made a Facebook threat on Drury High School last November was sentenced on Friday to probation and community service.
Zachary Barbeau, 19, created a Facebook profile with a false identity and posted threats against the North Adams school and its students on November 10, 2011. Police tracked the account to his address and he was arrested later that day.
That day the school ramped up safety precautions, which the district attorney's office characterized as a "lock down" but school officials said was not.
Investigators said he did not have access to a gun nor had intentions of carrying out the threat.
He was charged with single 0 Comments
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Superior Court Briefs: April 19Staff Reports,
07:31PM / Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | |
, 30, of Adams had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf on single counts of possession of heroin with intent to distribute - his second offense - and conspiracy to violate drug laws.
The charges are in connection with the execution of a search warrant at his home on March 13. He was ordered to be held at the Berkshire County House of Correction on $10,000 cash and $100,000 surety bail.
, 24, of Adams had not guilty pleas entered on her behalf on single counts of possession of heroin with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate drug laws. She was released on $500 bail. The charges stem from the execution of a search warrant on her home on March 13.
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Majolica Bowl Stolen From Lanesborough HomeStaff Reports,
02:07PM / Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | |
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — An antique majolica bowl was reportedly stolen from a home on Easter Sunday.
The French barbotine majolica bowl is about 14 inches tall with a diameter of about 20 inches and features ornament birds and flowers, according to reports on multiple websites dedicated to antiques.
The bowl was likely stolen from the home on Easter Sunday and the posting appeared on Friday.
The posting asks anyone with information is asked to contact the police department.
Attempts to reach police for more details were unsuccessful on Monday and Tuesday.
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Berkshire County Firefighters Battle Brush Fire In LeeStaff Reports,
05:44PM / Thursday, April 19, 2012 | |
LEE, Mass. — Firefighters from 19 fire departments and the state Department of Conservation battled a massive brush fire near October Mountain State Forest on Thursday afternoon.
Fire Chief Alan B. Sparks said the fire had burned through more than 30 acres since being reported shortly after 1 p.m.
"I'm not going to say it's contained," said Sparks at one of the staging areas earlier in the afternoon. "I'm going to say some of it's contained."
The fire was reportedly contained around 7 p.m. with some departments ready to pack up and head home.
The fire began in the back yard of a 2 Comments
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