A 19-year-old resident of Pittsfield has been charged with firearm offenses after police found him in possession of a loaded illegal gun on North Street. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when plain-clothed officers spotted two young men, one of whom was holding a bottle of liquor, prompting further investigation.
Authorities took action after suspecting the young man with the firearm posed a potential threat. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about gun safety and illegal firearm possession among youth in the area, making this development particularly significant for the local community.
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