Man Threatens Woman With Knife Inside Her Western Mass Home: Police

A 21-year-old man is accused of breaking into a woman's home on Sunday evening, July 23, and threatening to stab her, police said.

Pittsfield Police said a 21-year-old man broke into a woman's home and threatened her with a knife over the weekend.
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Josh Lanier

07/24/2023 12:08 p.m.

Jada Lopez, of Pittsfield, is charged with home invasion though more charges may be forthcoming, Pittsfield police said.

Police received a 911 call just before 7 p.m. about a woman being held hostage at gunpoint. After a brief investigation, officers said that Lopez had broke into the home and threatened the woman's life with a large knife.

This was not a random act, and police said there was no threat to the community.

Anyone with information on the case can contact Pittsfield detectives at 413-448-9700 x529.

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