Great Barrington Police Department

Great Barrington Police Department Officers handle over 15,000 calls for service annually and make in excess of 400 arrests.
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The GBPD is staffed by 16 full time and 6 part time Officers protecting the approximately 8,000 full time residents and tens of thousands of visitors to the Town each year. The Police Station, located at 465 Main Street, is staffed 24/7 by a Desk Officer who handles all dispatch functions for the Town, including answering 911 calls, dispatching the Fire Department and Southern Berkshire Ambulance along with handling walk-in traffic to the station.

06/11/2026

Please be advised of a water main break on State Rd near Sunoco. Traffic is down to one lane and lengthy delays are expected. Crews are on scene now attempting to fix the issue. Please avoid the area if possible.

06/11/2026

There is a water main break on State Rd in the vicinity of Sunoco Gas Station/ Belcher Square. Traffic is down to one lane. If you can avoid this area, please do so. 
The town is on site actively working on resolving the situation. Thank you for your patience.

Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters of the Massachusetts State Police and the family of the trooper who tragi...
05/06/2026

Our thoughts are with our brothers and sisters of the Massachusetts State Police and the family of the trooper who tragically lost their life last night.

May is “Click it or Ticket” Enforcement MonthThroughout the month of May, officers will be conducting increased traffic ...
05/06/2026

May is “Click it or Ticket” Enforcement Month

Throughout the month of May, officers will be conducting increased traffic enforcement with a focus on seatbelt violations. Wearing your seatbelt is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and your passengers in the event of a crash.

Remember:

Buckle up every trip

Make sure all passengers are properly restrained

Children must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat

04/24/2026

Great Barrington fire department is currently working a fire scene on Stockbridge Road near the Stockbridge line. Please avoid the area

04/22/2026

***FRAUD ALERT***

The Great Barrington police department recently received a report of a male party driving a red vehicle with unknown NY registration tags who approached a resident of the town at their house and requested that they sign a document. This is a tactic known to be used in document fraud. The police department is currently investigating this incident, and requests that anyone who has had a similar encounter please call 413-528-0306 with any information that they can provide. We strongly urge residents not to sign any documents without carefully reading the contents.

This beautiful German shepherd has been located in the area of Division St and Long pond Rd. If you have any information...
04/20/2026

This beautiful German shepherd has been located in the area of Division St and Long pond Rd. If you have any information please call (413)528-0306 ext 3

We have received several calls about a scam text message being sent out regarding unpaid traffic citations. Please be aw...
04/03/2026

We have received several calls about a scam text message being sent out regarding unpaid traffic citations. Please be aware the Mass RMV will not send messages like this and make sure not to click the link or give any information out.

04/01/2026

**UPDATE: the subject is in custody. Law enforcement presence is expected in the area for some time.**

The Great Barrington police are assisting the FBI with an arrest warrant of an armed, barricaded subject, at Christian Hill Commons. The subject is contained to their apartment. Please avoid the area while the situation is being resolved and expect an increased law-enforcement presence in the area

ATTENTIONThe construction company working on West Sheffield Rd will be blasting tomorrow 3/31. At this time it is expect...
03/30/2026

ATTENTION

The construction company working on West Sheffield Rd will be blasting tomorrow 3/31. At this time it is expected to be between 10:00 am & 12:00 noon. There may be additional days in the future.

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465 Main Street
Great Barrington, MA
01230

Telephone

+14135280306

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