As we get closer to the holidays one thing that can rear its ugly head is domestic violence. And unfortunately, Massachusetts is one of the states where it occurs.
Last year more than 900 Berkshire County residents of all ages and backgrounds took to the street and walked a mile united against rape, sexual assault and gender violence.
Over $90,000 was raised to support Elizabeth Freeman Center’s life-saving services.
A man in his 20s barricaded himself inside an Eleanor Road home in Pittsfield for several hours Tuesday afternoon before he was taken into custody by members of the Berkshire County Special Response Team.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office received a guilty verdict against an Egremont man with a history of domestic violence on a single count of assault and battery on a household member.
The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office secured a maximum District Court sentence to the Berkshire County House of Correction in a domestic violence case after a trial on Friday.