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Berkshire County, MA

35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Greenfield Slaying 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Greenfield Slaying
35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim Of Greenfield Slaying A 35-year-old Berkshire County man has been identified as the body found dead inside a home in Greenfield on Monday, April 22, authorities announced.  Christopher Hairston, lastly of Pittsfield, was found inside the apartment on Chapman Street after neighbors called police to report a disgusting smell coming from inside, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. It's unclear how long he had been dead before he was located.  Original Report: Mass Man Accused Of Murder Arrested At New York Airport Taaniel Herberger-Brown, 42, who used to live at that apartment, was arrest…
Pittsfield Man Drove Child Across State Lines For Sex: Feds Pittsfield Man Drove Child Across State Lines For Sex: Feds
Paul Newton-Irelan Accused Of Driving Minor For Sex: Feds A 50-year-old Berkshire County man is accused of driving a minor to have sex, authorities said.  Paul Newton-Irelan is charged with transportation of a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  Newton-Irelan allegedly drove the minor to New York and Massachusetts on Nov. 26, 2023, as part of a scheme for sex, authorities said. He told police he thought the girl was 18, but she was 11 years old, reports said.  According to federal sentencing guidelines, he faces a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted followed …
Missing Mass Woman's Body Found On Remote New York Trail After Weeks Of Searching Missing Mass Woman's Body Found On Remote New York Trail After Weeks Of Searching
Body Of Fae Morgana Barbone Found On Taconic Crest Trail The weekslong search for a 40-year-old woman who went missing near a remote hiking trail in Massachusetts near the border with New York ended earlier this week after hikers found her body on a trail in New York. She had been missing for nearly a month  Fae Morgana Barbone, age 40, was reported missing from Williamstown, Massachusetts, on Thursday, March 7.  She was last seen in Maine, where she had an “interaction” with a police officer, according to Williamstown Police. Sightings of the woman have also been reported in North Adams and the Carolinas. Police said the grizzly …
Berkshire County Estate Built In 1780 Hits Market For $4.85M Berkshire County Estate Built In 1780 Hits Market For $4.85M
Berkshire County Estate Built In 1780 Hits Market For $4.85M Horse lovers or those looking for a historic home in picturesque New England will find that and more in a home/compound for sale for $4.85 million. Located in Western Massachusetts, in the Berkshire County town of Richmond, the 1776 home is on 27 acres. According to Zillow, it includes not only the home but also a "premiere" full-service equestrian facility, including indoor and outdoor rings. The stables and riding area.  Zillow The compound features a home with seven bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, three cottages, a barn for events, five paddocks, a 6000-square-foot heated aren…
'An Incredible Run': Egremont Restaurant Closing After Nearly 50 Years 'An Incredible Run': Egremont Restaurant Closing After Nearly 50 Years
The Old Mill In Egremont Closing After 46 Years A popular restaurant in Western Massachusetts will hold its final dinner service after nearly 50 years in business. Berkshire County staple The Old Mill, located in Egremont at 53 Main Street, will permanently close in early June 2024, owner Terry Moore announced on its website. “In early June, after 46 glorious years, the Old Mill will close its doors. We have had an incredible run and I owe a huge debt of gratitude to the extremely dedicated staff that has worked alongside me all these years,” he said. Moore went on to thank the “countless wonderful guests” who have supported the restau…
2 Hospitalized Following Head-On Collision In Pittsfield 2 Hospitalized Following Head-On Collision In Pittsfield
2 Hospitalized Following Head-On Collision In Pittsfield A 28-year-old and 72-year-old man were rushed to the hospital Sunday afternoon, March 24, after they collided in a Berkshire County crash, authorities said.  Police were called to Dan Fox Drive near the Bousquet Ski Area just before 12:45 p.m. to a head-on crash between a 2004 Chevy TrailBlazer and a 2023 Kia Telluride, Pittsfield police said.  An initial investigation found that 28-year-old Alec Vincent, formerly of Lenox, who was behind the wheel of the truck, crossed the center line while driving east and crashed into 72-year-old Columbia County, NY resident Edward Greenberg, o…
Car Belonging To Woman Missing For Weeks Found Abandoned In Remote Area Of Williamstown Car Belonging To Woman Missing For Weeks Found Abandoned In Remote Area Of Williamstown
Car Belonging To Woman Missing For Weeks Found Abandoned In Remote Area Of Williamstown Police are searching an area of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, near the border with New York after the car of a woman who has been missing for weeks was found abandoned near a remote hiking trail.  Fae Morgana Barbone has been missing since March 7. She was last seen on March 9 in Maine, where she had an "interaction" with a police officer, Williamstown police said. There have been unconfirmed sightings of her in North Adams.  But when her car was found abandoned in a remote area on Berlin Road in Williamstown on Tuesday, March 19, that sparked a new intense round of s…
'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Lenox Closing After 50 Years In Business 'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Lenox Closing After 50 Years In Business
'With Deep Regret' Popular Restaurant In Lenox Closing After 50 Years In Business A popular Western Massachusetts restaurant serving Chinese/Polynesian fusion is set to close after more than 50 years in business. Berkshire County eatery Luau Hale Restaurant – located in Lenox at 365 Pittsfield Road – will serve its last customer on Saturday, March 30. “It is with deep regret that I have to announce the closing of the Luau. It has been our honor and privilege to be a part of this community for decades,” the owners said on Facebook. “Watching generations of Berkshire locals sharing food, drink, laughs and life with us. From holidays and weddings to birthdays and funera…
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Lenox Hits Market For $5.5M Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Lenox Hits Market For $5.5M
Elegant 95-Year-Old Cottage On 40-Acre Property In Lenox Hits Market For $5.5M Those looking to combine early 20th-century grandeur with more modern sensibilities will want to check out a $5.5 million cottage now on sale in Berkshire County.   The 10-bedroom and 8-bath cottage, located in Berkshire County at 101 and 107 Yokun Ave. in Lenox, is now on sale for $5.5 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The residence, built in 1929, has been restored for modern life yet retains its original configuration. The 11,748-square-foot property includes a smaller mid-century modern residence at 95 Yokun Ave.  The main house's design is a great example …
Friends Remember Man After Remains Found At Great Barrington Cemetery Friends Remember Man After Remains Found At Great Barrington Cemetery
Friends Remember Man After Remains Found At Great Barrington Cemetery Authorities announced they had identified the remains found near a cemetery in Berkshire County as a 47-year-old area native. Friends said he was a kind and loving person.  Sascha Cameron's body was found by a dog walker 20 feet from Mahaiwe Cemetery in Great Barrington on February 23, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, March 8. An autopsy was performed to identify the remains.   Cameron leaves behind a son, according to his Facebook posts.  Cameron said in social media posts that he is a native of Great Barrington. People who knew him …
Dad Admits To Toddler's Death After Losing Boy In Clarksburg Brook While Fleeing Crash: DA Dad Admits To Toddler's Death After Losing Boy In Clarksburg Brook While Fleeing Crash: DA
Dad Admits To Toddler's Death After Losing Boy In Clarksburg Brook While Fleeing Crash: DA A Vermont man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges after his 2-year-old son drowned in Berkshire County when he lost the boy in a brook as he tried to run away from a car crash while intoxicated, authorities announced.  Darel Galorenzo, 36, of Readsboro, Vermont, admitted to charges of manslaughter, OUI-child endangerment, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle in the 2023 crash, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, March 4.  He was sentenced to 9 to 15 years in prison, the DA's office said. Prosecutors asked for 12 to 15 years. …
Man Busted After Robbing Pittsfield Movie Theater: Police Man Busted After Robbing Pittsfield Movie Theater: Police
Man Busted After Robbing Pittsfield Movie Theater: Police A 32-year-old Berkshire County man has been charged with the armed robbery of a Pittsfield movie theatre Friday night, Feb. 23, authorities said.  Kyle Richard Wilbur was arraigned on Monday in the robbery of the Beacon Cinema at 57 North St. just after 10 p.m., Pittsfield police said.  Investigators said Wilbur approached an employee at the Beacon, said he had a weapon, and demanded cash. The employee handed over the money, and the robber fled.  Witnesses described the robber to police, and they found Wilbur, who matched that description a short time later at the&…
Pittsfield Artist Tackles Faith, Family In New Historical Fiction Book Pittsfield Artist Tackles Faith, Family In New Historical Fiction Book
Pittsfield Artist Tackles Faith, Family In New Historical Fiction Book Matthew Brinton admits he's more comfortable working as a visual artist, but he felt compelled to write "Tales from a Bygone Era," his first book.  The historical-fiction thriller follows multiple characters as they navigate their way through the turbulence of the early 1960s and 1970s.  "The characters are in a lot of ways based on my parents and people they knew growing up," Brinton said in an interview with the Daily Voice. "... Ultimately, though, it's about faith. There's a lot of my own path to find Jesus Christ as my personal savior in it as well. I think there is a shared …
Just Added: $6.5M Historic Sandisfield Retreat Offers Seclusion, 4 Miles Of Walking Trails Just Added: $6.5M Historic Sandisfield Retreat Offers Seclusion, 4 Miles Of Walking Trails
Just Added: $6.5M Historic Sandisfield Retreat Offers Seclusion, 4 Miles Of Walking Trails A $6.5 million property added to Zillow on Thursday, Feb. 22, could be one of Western Massachusett's most tranquil properties.  The listing for the more than 300-acre property at 14 Sullivan Road in Sandisfield promises unmatched privacy with a one-of-a-kind story.  The 320-acre property is secluded in Sandisfield around Atwater Pond.  Zillow Atwater Pond is a remarkable 321-acre retreat in southern Berkshire County. An immaculately renovated mid-century house and 1920's guest cottage sit on the edge of a 32-acre, spring-fed pond, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristi…
Retired Lenox Nurse, 66, ID'd As Body Found In Berkshire Mountains 3 Months After She Vanished Retired Lenox Nurse, 66, ID'd As Body Found In Berkshire Mountains 3 Months After She Vanished
Retired Lenox Nurse, 66, ID'd As Body Found In Berkshire Mountains 3 Months After She Vanished Authorities in Berkshire County have identified the remains of a woman found on Lenox Mountain as a 66-year-old who disappeared in October.  Susan Lockwood, of Lenox, vanished on Oct. 30, 2023, and despite multiple searches since then, her body was not found, Lenox police said. A specialized group of troopers and K9 units returned to the mountains in Lenox last week and located human remains.  The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office confirmed on Thursday, Feb. 15, that those remains belong to Lockwood.  A new round of searches was sparked on Friday, Feb. 9, when a ma…
Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Pittsfield Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Pittsfield Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police
Armed Robber Who Zip-Tied Pittsfield Bank Tellers, Got Into Vault Nabbed Months Later: Police A suspect has been arrested months after an armed robbery at a bank in Western Massachusetts. The Berkshire County holdup happened Nov. 29, 2023, in Pittsfield, at the NBT Bank located on Merrill Road. Pittsfield police said employees called 911 at around 5 p.m. saying a masked man had pulled a gun on them and demanded cash. The robber directed the tellers to lock the doors, close the blinds, and open the vault. He then ordered the employees to sit on the floor and zip-tied their hands in front of them, police said. After grabbing all the cash he could from the vault and two tell…
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Pittsfield Store $100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Pittsfield Store
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold At Pittsfield Store A $100,000 winning lottery ticket was sold over the weekend at a Berkshire County store.  The winning six-figure Mass Cash ticket was bought at George's Liquors in Pittsfield on Sunday, Feb. 4. The winner's name was not released.  A second $100,000 Mass Cash ticket was also sold in Yarmuth on Cape Cod the same day.  George's Liquors will receive a bonus for selling the winning ticket. The Mass Cash drawing is conducted daily at 9 p.m. Click here for more information on the game and how to enter. 
Man Found Laying In Road Attacks Officers Trying To Help, Busted On Gun, Drug Charges: DA Man Found Laying In Road Attacks Officers Trying To Help, Busted On Gun, Drug Charges: DA
Man Found Laying In Road Attacks Officers Trying To Help, Busted On Gun, Drug Charges: DA A man found lying on a Berkshire County road having what rescuers believed was a medical episode didn't appreciate being bothered and attacked the officers who tried to help him, authorities said. He even tried to grab one of their pistols during the scuffle.  Charles Crosby, 37, is facing multiple charges from the Friday, Jan. 26, incident in Pittsfield, the Berkshire District Attorney said.  Two off-duty officers found Crosby on Bradford Street. They offered him aid and called paramedics to take him to a hospital for treatment. But as they approached him, they saw a baggy of whi…
Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charges In Berkshire County: Feds Sex Offender Admits To Child Porn Charges In Berkshire County: Feds
Sex Offender Brian Hohman Admits To Child Porn Charges: Feds A Berkshire County registered sex offender has pleaded guilty to child porn and weapons charges, federal authorities said.  Brian Hohman, 60, of Sandisfield, admitted to one charge of possession of child pornography and one charge of receipt and possession of an unregistered firearm on Wednesday, Jan. 24, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He remains in federal custody.  Police arrested Hohman in September after they found a sawed-off shotgun not registered to him at his home and a laptop, two phones, and a sim card containing child sexual abuse material, the prosecutor said.…
Pittsfield Man, 31, Busted With Half-Kilo Of Cocaine On NY Parkway: Police Pittsfield Man, 31, Busted With Half-Kilo Of Cocaine On NY Parkway: Police
Pittsfield Man, 31, Busted With Half-Kilo Of Cocaine On NY Parkway: Police A 31-year-old man was allegedly nabbed with a half-kilo of cocaine during a traffic stop in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County around 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11 on the Taconic Parkway in East Fishkill when New York State Police stopped the driver for traffic violations. Berkshire County, Massachusetts resident Brandon M. Green, age 31, of Pittsfield, was stopped in a 2020 Toyota sedan, said Trooper AJ Hicks. During the stop, troopers found that Green was driving while ability impaired by drugs and during a search of the vehicle uncovered a half-kilogram of cocaine…
$7M 'Fixer-Upper' In Berkshire County With Indoor Pool Is Secluded Sanctuary $7M 'Fixer-Upper' In Berkshire County With Indoor Pool Is Secluded Sanctuary
$7M 'Fixer-Upper' In Berkshire County With Indoor Pool Is Secluded Sanctuary If you've got $6.9 million to spend, a natural inclination for solitude, and a working knowledge of 1920s architecture, then there is a place for you in Berkshire County.  A five-bedroom, seven-bathroom home in New Marlborough with nearly 6,000 feet of square space comes with 330 acres of land, an indoor pool, and a few problems, the Zillow listing says. The home built in 1920 consists of multiple buildings — the Tudor style residence with an indoor pool, shingled barn, Dutch colonial multi-family dwelling, a guest house, and several smaller sheds, and a workshop.  The residen…
3 Men Hospitalized In Pittsfield Crash ID'd, Police Update Their Conditions 3 Men Hospitalized In Pittsfield Crash ID'd, Police Update Their Conditions
Police ID 3 Men Hurt In South Street Crash In Pittsfield Police have identified the three men who were injured after the truck they were in crashed into a tree in Berkshire County on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9.  Anthony Nichols, age 41, Gregory Prince, 54, and Robert O'Bert, 50, all of Pittsfield, had to be cut from the truck after it crashed at 241 South St. in Pittsfield near the intersection of Broad Street just after 3:30 p.m., Pittsfield police said.  Nichols, the driver, was in serious condition, Prince was in fair condition, and O'Bert was in good condition Wednesday evening, police said. All three remained at Baystate Medical Cen…
Firefighters Cut 3 Seriously Injured Men From Truck After It Crashes Into Pittsfield Tree Firefighters Cut 3 Seriously Injured Men From Truck After It Crashes Into Pittsfield Tree
Firefighters Cut 3 Seriously Injured Men From Truck After It Crashes Into Pittsfield Tree Three men were seriously hurt after the truck they were in crashed into a tree Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 9, in Berkshire County, authorities said.  The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. near 241 South St. in Pittsfield when the truck left the road and slammed into the tree south of the South and Broad Street intersection, Pittsfield police said. No other vehicles were involved.  Related: Police ID Men Injured In South Street Crash, All Remain Hospitalized Firefighters had to cut the men from the wreckage so paramedics could rush them to an area hospital for treatment.  Poli…
‘Just Magical’: $13.5M 'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Now Most Expensive Berkshires Listing ‘Just Magical’: $13.5M 'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Now Most Expensive Berkshires Listing
'Pine Needles’ Cottage Is Most Expensive Berkshires Listing While you wait for the third season of the HBO drama series “The Gilded Age” to drop, head to Berkshire County, where the 218-acre “Pine Needles” cottage is listed for sale at $13.5 million. The Lenox luxury home and its two guest apartments have seven bedrooms, eight full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, 18 fireplaces, and more than 13,000 square feet of living space. The estate was built in 1903 for a wealthy Boston couple. William Pitt Sotheby’s Realty The listing adds that there is enough space to invite several dinner guests: “The eat in kitchen offers space to gather, cook, enjoy t…
Drunk Pittsfield Teen Crashes Into State Trooper Barracks In Cheshire: Police Drunk Pittsfield Teen Crashes Into State Trooper Barracks In Cheshire: Police
Drunk Pittsfield Teen Crashes Into State Trooper Barracks In Cheshire: Police A 17-year-old girl from Berkshire County was drunk when she crashed her 2000 Nissan Altima into the side of a Massachusetts State Troopers' barracks Saturday night, Dec. 15, authorities said Sunday.  The Pittsfield girl slammed into the building just before 6:30 p.m. on Route 8 in Cheshire in Berkshire County, Massachusetts State Police said.  The girl and her 17-year-old passenger were taken to Berkshire Medical Center with potential minor injuries. Their names were not released because of their age.  The car damaged an exterior wall of the building and a kitchen area insid…
Body Of Pittsfield US Airman Returns Home; How To Take Part In Honor Procession Body Of Pittsfield US Airman Returns Home; How To Take Part In Honor Procession
Body Of US Airman Jacob Galliher Of Pittsfield Returns Home The body of a Berkshire County-born US Airman killed in Japan will return home on Friday, Dec. 15, and the community has planned a public funeral procession to honor his sacrifice.  Staff Sgt. Jacob Galliher, age 24, of Pittsfield, died when the Osprey he was in crashed near the island of Yakushima, Japan, on Nov. 29 during a training exercise. He was one of eight American service members killed in the accident.  Galliher leaves behind a wife and two sons — ages 2 and a newborn.  Related: 'He Was The Best Of Us': US Airman, Pittsfield Native Killed In Japan Galliher's …
'He Was The Best': US Airman From Pittsfield, Dad of 2, Killed In Aircraft Crash In Japan 'He Was The Best': US Airman From Pittsfield, Dad of 2, Killed In Aircraft Crash In Japan
'He Was The Best': US Airman From Pittsfield, Dad of 2, Killed In Aircraft Crash In Japan A US Airman from Berkshire County was one of eight servicemembers who died this week when an Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Japan during a routine training exercise, the Pittsfield Police Department confirmed on Friday, Dec. 1.  Jacob "Jake" Galliher, a 24-year-old father of two from Pittsfield, was aboard the aircraft that went down near the island of Yakushima on Wednesday. The bodies of the seven other crew members who were killed have not been found, the US Air Force said Friday.  It's unclear what caused the Osprey to crash, but a witness told investigators the…
Armed Bank Robber Hits Pittsfield NBT: Police Armed Bank Robber Hits Pittsfield NBT: Police
Armed Bank Robber Hits Pittsfield NBT: Police Police in Berkshire County are asking for the public's help to track down a man who robbed an NBT Bank in Pittsfield Wednesday evening, Nov. 29, authorities said.  The robber entered the bank at 609 Merrill Road just before closing at 5 p.m. with a firearm, police said. He demanded cash and bolted when tellers complied with his demands. Investigators are not sure which direction he went after leaving.   No one was injured. Police ask anyone with information or saw anything suspicious in that area at that time to contact investigators at 413-448-9700 x554. 
After Stabbing, Pittsfield Bar 'Closed Until Further Notice,' Owners Say After Stabbing, Pittsfield Bar 'Closed Until Further Notice,' Owners Say
After Stabbing, Pittsfield Bar 'Closed Until Further Notice,' Owners Say The owners of a Berkshire County ramen bar said they created the Pittsfield hotspot to be a safe space for people to meet and have a good time, but a stabbing last week upended that goal. They've decided to shut down indefinitely.  A man was stabbed as he left Thistle & Mirth just after 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The man took himself to Baystate Medical Center, and police say he is expected to survive. Authorities did not release his name.  Related: Man Stabbed Leaving Pittsfield Ramen Bar The owners of the 44 West St. bar said in a Facebook post that they have seen an increas…
Stabbing Outside Ramen Bar In Pittsfield Under Investigating Stabbing Outside Ramen Bar In Pittsfield Under Investigating
Stabbing Outside Ramen Bar In Pittsfield Under Investigating Police in Berkshire County are asking for tips after a man was stabbed leaving a ramen bar in Pittsfield earlier this week, authorities announced.  The man was walking out of the Thistle & Mirth at 44 West St. just after 9:30 p.m. with several other patrons when he was attacked, Pittsfield police said. Officers arrived but did not find the victim.  He walked into the Berkshire Medical Center with a stab wound a short time later, police said. The man is expected to survive.  Investigators do not believe this is a random attack.  Pittsfield police ask anyone wit…
Berkshire County Man, Ex-Head Of 'Recount' News Site Had 'Large' Amount Of Child Porn: Police Berkshire County Man, Ex-Head Of 'Recount' News Site Had 'Large' Amount Of Child Porn: Police
Berkshire County Man, Ex-Head Of 'Recount' News Site Had 'Large' Amount Of Child Porn: Police A 44-year-old Berkshire County man and former editor-in-chief of a popular news site faces multiple felonies after he allegedly amassed a trove of child sexual abuse material featuring children as young as 3, authorities said. He also took is accused of taking part in discussions on how to abduct and rape children.  Slade Sohmer, of Otis, was arrested on Monday, Nov. 13, following a lengthy investigation and charged with two counts of having child porn and two counts of dissemination of child pornography, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. More charges are expect…