Monday February 18, 2013

Transcript Staff

NORTH ADAMS -- The following cases were heard in Northern Berkshire District Court on Friday:

* Angela G. Guiel, 52, of Commercial Street in Adams, was arraigned on charges of shoplifting by concealed merchandise, disorderly conduct and disturbing the peace. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for May 14.

* Richard H. Murphy, 32, of Houghton Street in North Adams, was arraigned on charges of larceny from a person over 65, improper use of a credit card over $250 and identity fraud. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for March 18.

* Steven J. Burdick, 22, of Tyler Street in Pittsfield, admitted to sufficient facts and was found guilty on charges of breaking and entering for a misdemeanor and receiving stolen property over $250. Burdick was sentenced to 8 months in a house of correction with 11 days credit.

* Luis A. Rivera, 31, of North Street in North Adams, admitted to sufficient facts on charges of larceny over $250 and assault and battery. Rivera was fined $50 and the case was continued without a finding until Nov. 13.

Warrants were issued for the following people:

* Michael G. Wescott, 34, of Charles Street in North Adams, on charges of shoplifting over $100 by asportation and larceny over $250.


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