PITTSFIELD, Mass. — After an investigation, Police arrested three believed to be involved in a county-wide drug distribution operation.

 

On Friday, Feb. 10, members of the North Adams Police Department, Adams Police Department, Pittsfield Police Department, Berkshire Sheriff's Office, Berkshire County Drug Task Force, and Berkshire County Special Response Team simultaneously executed search warrants on two residences located at 11 Quaker St., Apt 2  in Adams, and 74 Linden St. Apt 4 in Pittsfield 

 

As a result of the investigation, three individuals were arrested and two illegally possessed firearms were seized, one of which was a customized fully automatic handgun with a high-capacity magazine. 

 

In addition, the investigators seized the following: 5,150 bags of heroin, 67.5 grams of cocaine/crack cocaine, $3993 in cash, 36 rounds of ammunition, and the two firearms. 

 

Arrested during the executions of the warrant on a motor vehicle stop in Pittsfield were Kristen Vazquez of 11 Quaker St., Adams, Trevon Thompson of 74 Linden St., and Carlos Alberto Cruz-Lopez listing an address of 11 Quaker St., Adams.

 

They will be arraigned in Pittsfield District Court (1st Assistant Marianne Shelvey will represent the Commonwealth) and North Adams District Court (2nd Assistant Kelly Kemp will represent the Commonwealth) on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.