Andrea Harrington

Harrington will argue an appeal in the Supreme Judicial Court Wednesday, which will establish pretrial detention guidelines in light of the Trial Court’s suspension of jury trials.

District Attorney Andrea Harrington signed onto a joint statement with 39 other prosecutors from across the nation in condemning the murder of George Floyd.

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office is enhancing services to victims of crime with the help of two state grants.

The MA State Police Crime Laboratory tested numerous substances recently seized by the Berkshire Drug Task Force and noted increased potency and greater prevalence of fentanyl.

Harrington joined district attorneys in Hampden and Northwestern in signing a memorandum of understanding with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield establishing a clear process for reporting and investigating allegations of sexual abuse.

This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and the theme is “Seek Justice, Ensure Victims’ Rights, Inspire Hope."

The following is a statement from District Attorney Andrea Harrington.

The Supreme Judicial Court issued an order Friday establishing guidance to criminal justice actors making determinations regarding incarceration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office recommits to contributing to a culture of civility and consideration in the community that they serve.

The topic at hand in this interview with the Berkshire County District Attorney is the 4th Wave of the Opioid Crisis.