Use of Force by Adams Officer Justified in Shooting, DA Says

Berkshire County district attorney finds Adams police officer acted within law and Use of Force Policy in Jan. 27 shooting

From the Office of the Berkshire County District Attorney: Adams — Based on a Use of Force Report coupled with an investigation completed by the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office has determined that Adams Police Corporal Joshua Baker’s use of force in a January 27 shooting in Adams was justified. Based on preliminary investigations, Baker acted within Massachusetts General Law and Adams Police…

DA deems Adams officer justified in firing gun during incident with man in crisis

The Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office has deemed an Adams police officer justified in firing his gun during an incident with a man in crisis in late January, the district attorney’s office announced Monday.

Berkshire District Attorney clears Adams officer who fired his gun during Commercial Street incident

The Berkshire DA’s office said its review showed Adams Police Cpl. Joshua Baker’s use of force was "justified," based on a use-of-force report and an investigation completed by the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit.

Use of force by Adams officer justified in shooting, DA says

The Berkshire District Attorney's Office has ruled the use of force in an Adams officer-involved shooting in January was justified.

Officials: Adams officer-involved shooting justified

Officials said Adams Police Corporal Joshua Baker acted within the law on January 27 when he shot at Phillip White on Commercial Street.

Officer-involved shooting in Adams deemed justified after investigation

The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office determined that the January 27th Adams officer‑involved shooting was justified based on the investigation.