PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police arrested Jada Lopez, 21 of Pittsfield, for allegedly breaking into a Tyler Street home and threatening the occupant with a knife.

 

According to a police report, On Sunday July 24, 2023 just before 7:00pm officers with the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD) responded to a residence in the 400 block of Tyler Street for a report of a man holding a woman hostage at gunpoint. 

 

The ensuing investigation revealed that a man had broken into the home and threatened a resident with a large knife.

 

Shortly after officers' arrival they observed a suspect fleeing from the home and quickly took him into custody. Evidence of the crime was located around the subject, who was identified as 21 year old Pittsfield resident Jada Lopez. 

 

Lopez is currently charged with one count of Home Invasion; additional charges may be forthcoming. 

 

This was not believed to have been a random act, and as such there is no immediate threat to the public.

 

Anyone who wishes to provide information is asked to contact Detective Bassett at 413- 448-9700 x529. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).