Teen Found With Loaded Handgun, 'Substantial Amount' Of Cocaine In Western Mass, Police Say

A 17-year-old boy is facing drug and firearm charges after police in Western Massachusetts said he was found in possession of a loaded handgun and a "substantial amount" of cocaine.

A 17-year-old boy is facing drug and firearm charges after Pittsfield Police said he was found in possession of a loaded handgun and a "substantial amount" of cocaine.
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Nicole Valinote

09/21/2022 1:30 p.m.

The Pittsfield Police Department in Berkshire County received a report about a teenager who was in possession of a firearm on Monday, Sept. 19, police said.

The teenager, whose identity was not released, was arrested shortly after the arrest warrant was issued and found in possession of cocaine, a handgun, and a "large quantity" of cash, police said.

Authorities said he was charged with:

Carrying a loaded firearm without a license
Possession of ammunition without an FID Card
Trafficking in cocaine
Possessing a firearm in the commission of a felony
Violation of probation

His arraignment was set for Tuesday, Sept. 20, police said.

Pittsfield Police said this is the sixth time the department has arrested a juvenile for firearms charges in the past six months.

Authorities said anyone with information about the case can call Officer Virgilio at 413-448-9700 Ext. 607.

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