Berkshire District Attorney's Office

Berkshire District Attorney's Office This is the official page of the Berkshire District Attorney's office.

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office serves all residents and visitors of Berkshire County, diligently seeking justice for those who have been harmed by crime, and working closely with our partners throughout the county who are dedicated to justice and public safety to fight and prevent crime and refer those in need to community-based services and treatment. We will work to protect the communi

ty and prioritize the safety of children, the elderly, and others, including animals, who are unable to protect themselves. We are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation or identity, or socioeconomic status. We will use our experienced discretion to guide our work for the public and to develop recommendations that are fair and appropriate, and serve the victim’s rights, defendant’s rehabilitation, and the community’s best interest. We practice sound fiscal management, operational efficiency, respect and value for our colleagues, and strive for continuous improvement. We pledge to responsibly communicate, collaborate, and participate with partners throughout the county who are dedicated to justice and public safety including citizens, law enforcement, public and social service agencies, civic and government leaders. We bring a thoughtful, innovative, educational and open-minded approach to community outreach, education and crime prevention.

It is a great honor to continue to provide this opportunity to the family and friends of loved ones lost to impaired dri...
12/05/2022

It is a great honor to continue to provide this opportunity to the family and friends of loved ones lost to impaired driving. We know the pain will never go away but remembering the good times brings solace at this time of the year.

The families of those killed in impaired driving crashes gathered at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church to remember the loved ones that they lost. A total of 55 names were read, with candles lit for each of them.

Thank you to Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Office of Grants and Research, and Executive Office of Public Safety and Security fo...
11/16/2022

Thank you to Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Office of Grants and Research, and Executive Office of Public Safety and Security for providing additional resources to support victims of human trafficking in Berkshire County.We will use the Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant to increase victims’ access to trauma-informed services and strengthen law enforcement investigations. Read more here: https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-awards-485k-to-combat-human-trafficking

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Youth Advisory Board is working collaboratively with Railroad Street Project’s ...
11/02/2022

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office Youth Advisory Board is working collaboratively with Railroad Street Project’s Youth Board to address issues facing teenagers today. The two boards held a networking event on Friday, October 28, to get to know each other and support each organization’s efforts to build safe and healthy environments for our youth.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a third conviction in the homicide of 18-year-old Jaden Salois.
10/26/2022

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a third conviction in the homicide of 18-year-old Jaden Salois.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a state prison sentence for an individual who severely beat a Pittsfie...
10/13/2022

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a state prison sentence for an individual who severely beat a Pittsfield resident.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained a state prison sentence for an individual who severely beat a Pittsfield resident.

10/03/2022

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! (en español abajo)
This year's is Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence by
This book demonstrates that violence against women exists across race, class, economic status and education levels, and may be perpetrated by those we think of as allies!
If you want to join or organize a book group please contact Susan Birns at [email protected]

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¡Octubre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica!
La lectura de Un Libro, Una Comunidad de este año es Assume Nothing: Una historia de violencia íntima de Tanya Selvaratnam.
Este libro demuestra que la violencia contra las mujeres existe a través de la raza, la clase, el estatus económico y los niveles de educación, ¡y puede ser perpetrada por aquellos a quienes consideramos aliados!
Si desea unirse u organizar un grupo de lectura, comuníquese con Susan Birns en [email protected]

The September newsletter is out! Click here to get the latest information about the work of the Berkshire District Attor...
09/30/2022

The September newsletter is out! Click here to get the latest information about the work of the Berkshire District Attorney's Office.

Homicide Conviction The Berkshire District Attorney's Office obtained guilty convictions for two individuals who murdered 18-year-old Jaden Salois. After more than two weeks of trial, a Berkshire Superior Court jury found Chiry Omar Pascual-Polanco, 26, and Carlos Pascual-Polanco, 22, both of Pittsf...

09/22/2022

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office obtained guilty convictions for two individuals who murdered 18-year-old Jaden Salois.

Today, after more than two weeks of trial, a Berkshire Superior Court jury found Chiry Omar Pascual-Polanco, 26, and Carlos Pascual-Polanco, 22, both of Pittsfield, guilty of murder in the first degree, two counts of possession of a firearm without an FID, two counts of possession of ammunition without an FID, and possession of ma*****na with intent to distribute.

Read more here: https://www.mass.gov/news/berkshire-district-attorneys-office-obtains-guilty-verdicts-in-jaden-salois-murder-trial

09/20/2022

We rise in Pittsfield tonight with our good friends, NAACP-Berkshire County Branch, Community Legal Aid, Berkshire Immigrant Center, Mayor Linda Tyer, Temescal Wellness (Pittsfield): Updates Berkshire Pride, Berkshire District Attorney's Office, and many more! Come join us - Persip Park, 5:30pm.

We are $19k away from our goal. 🤪 Help us reach it by donating today: https://p2p.onecause.com/

Image description: group photo at Persip Park with people holding signs, balloons, and banners. Text in upper left corner says, “sept 20 | 5:30PM Pittsfield.” Bottom left corner has the Rise Together logo rising from the bottom left up to right.

This year’s One Book, One Community read is Assume Nothing by Tanya Selvaratnam. Join the conversation as our community ...
09/16/2022

This year’s One Book, One Community read is Assume Nothing by Tanya Selvaratnam. Join the conversation as our community collectively examines and finds solutions to end domestic violence.

This year, groups in the Berkshires guided by the Elizabeth Freeman Center will read Tanya Selvaratnam’s book "Assume Nothing: A Story of Intimate Violence" to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Address

7 North Street
Pittsfield, MA
01201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14134435951

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