Taconic
CRIME & SAFETY
Pittsfield man pleads guilty to multiple rape and indecent assault charges
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Pittsfield man will spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to multiple rape and indecent assault charges. According to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, in 2021, Douglas Agyeh was working at a youth residential school in Great Barrington where he was responsible for monitoring a student while they were asleep. And that’s when police say he raped the student.
Two hikers rescued after being injured in Taconic State Park
TOWN OF NORTH EAST – Two people suffered injuries while hiking on Quarry Hill Trail in the Rudd Pond Area of Taconic State Park on Tuesday. The male hiker sustained a head injury and was transported to Albany Medical Center after a technical rescue brought him to safety. The...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.