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5 days ago
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Pittsfield police warn residents of retired officer impersonation scheme
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Pittsfield Police Department is warning residents of a recent phone scheme. Injured person rescued from woods on Gale Road in Warwick According to police, individuals are reportedly using the name of a retired officer to ask residents for a donation. The Pittsfield Police Department say these are 'robo-callers,' and that no officers, active or retired, will ever make phone calls asking for donations or tell you to pay a fine. If you feel like you are a victim of this scheme, hang up and contact law enforcement immediately. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
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Pittsfield police seize over a kilo of cocaine, guns, and cash in drug raid, one arrested
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A large-scale drug raid in Pittsfield on Thursday resulted in the seizure of more than a kilogram of cocaine and crack cocaine, multiple firearms, and a significant amount of cash. According to the Pittsfield Police Department, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Pittsfield, uncovering approximately 1.4 kilograms of cocaine and crack cocaine, two firearms, 45 rounds of ammunition, and more than $17,000 in cash. Daniel Navarette of Pittsfield was arrested in connection with the search and faces a range of felony charges, including: Trafficking in cocaine, 200 grams or more Possession of two firearms without a Firearm Identification (FID) card Possession of two firearms during the commission of a felony Possession of a large-capacity feeding device Possession of ammunition without an FID card Improper storage of a firearm Improper storage of a large-capacity firearm near a minor Possession of a firearm in violation of the law with three prior violent or drug-related offenses Navarette was arraigned Friday afternoon in Berkshire District Court, where he was ordered held on $200,000 bail. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Pittsfield man struck and killed by car; police ask for witnesses
A 62-year-old man walking on the road in Pittsfield on Monday afternoon was hit and killed by a driver. Shawn Ouillette, of Pittsfield, was pronounced dead at the hospital on April 28, according to the Pittsfield Police Department. Ouillette was walking on the northbound side near 444 Barker Road at around 2:40 p.m. when a 2009 Lincoln Town Car heading in the same direction struck him. An 85-year-old man named Ricco Dus was driving the car, police said. Ouillette was rushed to the hospital, where he later died of his injuries. Barker Road was closed to traffic for two hours for an investigation into the fatal crash, which was ongoing as of Tuesday morning. Anyone who may have seen the incident or has other related information is asked to call Pittsfield Police Ofc. Anthony Dayton at 413-448-9700, ext. 543. Police ask public to help ID group who attacked college student in Downtown Boston WMass Governor's Councilor solicits public feedback on 2 judicial nominees Suspect in Mass. carjacking and hit-and-run arrested in New Jersey Police search for suspect accused of carjacking and hit-and-run at Mass. gas station Salem double murder victim identified as Arizona man
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian dead after crash on Barker Road in Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – One person is dead after a pedestrian crash on Barker Road in Pittsfield Monday afternoon. Pittsfield event commemorates 250 years since Fort Ticonderoga plan The Pittsfield Police Department states that on Monday at 2:38 p.m., officers and fire crews were sent to the area of 444 Barker Road for a report that a motor vehicle struck a pedestrian. A 2009 Lincoln Town Car, driven by 85-year-old Ricco Dus of Pittsfield, was heading north on Barker Road when he struck a pedestrian that was also walking north. The pedestrian, 62-year-old Shawn Ouillette of Pittsfield, was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he died due to his injures. Barker Road was closed from South Mountain Road to Tamarack Road for two hours while an investigation took place. If anyone witnessed the crash or has any information, call 413-448-9700. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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Pittsfield man arrested following domestic violence altercation, stolen firearm recovered
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A Pittsfield man was arrested Wednesday night following a domestic violence incident in which a firearm was displayed and later discovered to be stolen. According to the Pittsfield Police Department, at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday, officers were called for service involving a domestic altercation. Upon arriving at the scene, they identified the suspect as Terrell Ortiz, 45, of Pittsfield. During the initial investigation, officers learned that Ortiz had allegedly displayed a firearm during the altercation before fleeing the area on foot. Believing Ortiz may still be armed, Pittsfield Police launched an extensive area search involving several specialized units, including the department's Patrol Division, Drug Unit, Anti-Crime Unit, and K9 Unit. Ortiz was eventually located on Francis Avenue, where officers conducted a pat frisk that yielded no weapon. However, the officer who spotted Ortiz prior to contact reported seeing him enter a nearby driveway. A search of that area was conducted with the assistance of a police K9, resulting in the discovery of a loaded handgun. A check of the firearm's serial number revealed that it had been reported stolen from Clarksburg, Massachusetts, in 2017. Ortiz was arrested without further incident and is facing several charges, including: Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card Receiving Stolen Property He was arraigned in Pittsfield District Court on Thursday morning and is being held on $5,000 bail. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
