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Western Mass Woman Pleads Innocent To Murdering Grandmother On Halloween Western Mass Woman Pleads Innocent To Murdering Grandmother On Halloween
Western Mass Woman Pleads Innocent To Murdering Grandmother On Halloween A 26-year-old woman from Western Massachusetts is being held without bail after pleading innocent to murdering her grandmother on Halloween, authorities said.  Kelsie Cote, of North Adams, was arrested for the murder of 74-year-old Doris Cote on Friday, Nov. 4, the Berkshire District Attorney's Office reports.  Police responded to a 911 call from a relative saying Doris was found dead inside her home on Church Street, the office reports. Investigators later established probable cause that Kelsie murdered her grandmother on Oct. 31 and tried to destroy evidence.  District Attorney Andr…
Brothers From Western Mass Convicted In Luring, Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Brothers From Western Mass Convicted In Luring, Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old
Brothers From Western Mass Convicted In Luring, Shooting Death Of 18-Year-Old Two brothers have been convicted in the luring and shooting death of an 18-year-old man from the region. After more than two weeks of trial in Western Massachusetts, a jury in Berkshire County found Omar Pascual-Polanco, age 26, and Carlos Pascual-Polanco, age 22, both of Pittsfield, guilty of first-degree murder Thursday, Sept. 22, in the death of Jaden Salois. The brothers were running a marijuana distribution operation through a fake social media account when they used it to lure Salois, of Dalton, from a home in Pittsfield early on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, the Berkshire DA’s Office said. …
Human Remains Found Presumed To Be Missing NY High School Teacher Human Remains Found Presumed To Be Missing NY High School Teacher
Human Remains Found Presumed To Be Missing NY High School Teacher This article has been updated. Investigators have recovered human remains in Western Massachusetts believed to be that of missing New York high school teacher Meghan Marohn, age 42, of Delmar in Albany County, an English teacher at Shaker High School in Latham. The remains were discovered by a civilian in Berkshire County Thursday evening, Sept. 1, in a heavily wooded area in the town of Lee, Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington said. Earlier Report: Massachusetts State Police Issue Alert For Woman Who Went Missing In Lee Investigators are still actively canvassing the area, an…
Western Mass Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Disabled Woman While Driving Her To Work Western Mass Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Disabled Woman While Driving Her To Work
Western Mass Man Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Disabled Woman While Driving Her To Work A bus driver from Western Massachusetts was found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman who was incapable of providing consent, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office said.  Joseph Lamb, age 36, was convicted of sexually assaulting a person over the age of 14 with intellectual disabilities, on Tuesday, July 19, the office reports.  The charge stems from an incident where Lamb inappropriately touched the victim without her consent while driving her to and from work in early 2000, the office reports.  “I thank the victim for coming forward and sharing her story,"&n…
Homicide Under Investigation In Western Mass Homicide Under Investigation In Western Mass
Homicide Under Investigation In Western Mass A homicide is under investigation in Western Massachusetts after police located a body in an area home. The incident took in Berkshire County around 8 p.m. Saturday, May 29 in North Adams. North Adams Police and Northern Berkshire Emergency Medical Services responded to a residence after receiving a 911 call, said Andrew McKeever, spokesman for the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. A person was found dead at the home, McKeever said. The Office of the chief medical examiner took custody of the body and will determine the cause and manner of death, he added. "Law enforcement does not …
Western Mass Man Arrested For Shooting That Kills One, Injures Another Western Mass Man Arrested For Shooting That Kills One, Injures Another
Western Mass Man Arrested For Shooting That Kills One, Injures Another A man has been arrested for an alleged shooting that killed one and injured another in Western Massachusetts. The incident took place in Berkshire County in Pittsfield on Monday, April 4 on Von Nida Avenue. Laquan Johnson, age 27, of Pittsfield, entered a not guilty plea before being held without bail, said the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. Pittsfield Police responded to a Shotspotter activation at the intersection of King Street and Von Nida Avenue. Investigators learned that two victims drove themselves to Berkshire Medical Center, the DA's Office said. One of the victims, Steph…
One Killed In Officer-Involved Western Mass Shooting One Killed In Officer-Involved Western Mass Shooting
One Killed In Officer-Involved Western Mass Shooting A 22-year Western Mass man was killed after allegedly being shot by police after advancing on officers with a knife in his hand, police said. The incident took place in Berkshire County around 10:10 p.m., Friday, March 25, in Pittsfield, said Andrew McKeever, spokesman for the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office. The incident began when Pittsfield Police responded to 279 Onota St. around 10 p.m., Friday after receiving 911 calls from multiple callers requesting assistance, McKeever said. Callers alerted dispatch that 22-year-old Miguel Estrella, of Pittsfield, who alle…
Man Accused Of Raping Two Minors In Region Man Accused Of Raping Two Minors In Region
Man Accused Of Raping Two Minors In Region A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested for allegedly raping two minor girls in the region. Berkshire County resident Lucius Copeland, age 20, of Pittsfield, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 28, by the Berkshire County Law Enforcement Task Force. According to Andrew McKeever, director of Communications for the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, the task force established probable cause to arrest Copeland for: Two counts of aggravated rape One count of rape of a child Law enforcement suspects Copeland of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old and a 14-year-old girl ove…
Woman Sentenced For Operating Vehicle Under Influence In Fatal Crash In Region Woman Sentenced For Operating Vehicle Under Influence In Fatal Crash In Region
Woman Sentenced For Operating Vehicle Under Influence In Fatal Crash In Region A woman has been sentenced to four years in jail for killing a man from Western Massachusetts while driving drunk. According to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, Michelle Curleteti, age 45, of West Stockbridge pled guilty to single counts of motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence of alcohol and operating under the influence in January 2019 motor vehicle collision that killed Francis Kesse. “I am especially in awe of the victim’s family in this case," said District Attorney Andrea Harrington. "Despite losing a loved one in this tragedy and expe…
Former Olympian Arraigned On Charges Of Molesting Boys In The Berkshires Former Olympian Arraigned On Charges Of Molesting Boys In The Berkshires
Former Olympian Arraigned On Charges Of Molesting Boys In The Berkshires A former Olympian in track and field has been indicted on 12 counts of indecent assault and battery in connection with complaints that the abuse took place at a camp for boys in Western Massachusetts. Berkshire County District Attorney Andrea Harrington announced on Tuesday, March 16, that 69-year-old Conrad Mainwaring, who was residing in Los Angeles, was arrested as he left a California courthouse on a fugitive from justice warrant. Mainwaring, a track coach, had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf on the charges.  The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office previously obtained the …