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Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into Cars
04:55PM / Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Police have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm on their person. 
 
According to Pittsfield Police, officers were responding to reports of breaking into motor vehicles in the Bradford Street area around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. They said they found a juvenile matching the description given who refused to stop or show their hands. 
 
"The suspect repeatedly made movements consistent with concealing a weapon while attempting to evade the officer," according to the report. "The officer attempted to pat frisk the suspect, and a struggle ensued. The suspect was taken to the ground, and a firearm was recovered from his person."
  • Teenager was arrested and charged with the following:
  • Carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and carrying a firearm without a license.
  • Possession of ammunition without a firearm identification (FID).
  • Possession of a large-capacity feeding device.
  • Breaking and entering in the nighttime for a felony.
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