His lawyer, Jill Sheldon, said that her client “vehemently denies” involvement in the vandalism last month.
PITTSFIELD – Police have arrested a second teenager in connection with a vandalism spree at a Pittsfield cemetery that authorities estimate resulted in $15,000 worth of damage.
Jordan Errichetto pleaded not guilty on Monday in Central Berkshire District Court to five counts of felony gravestone vandalism. Police say the 18-year-old will face additional charges.
His lawyer, Jill Sheldon, told The Berkshire Eagle that her client “vehemently denies” involvement in the vandalism last month. More than 200 headstones in Pittsfield Cemetery were toppled, water pipes were broken and American flags placed on graves of veterans for Memorial Day were torn up and strewn about.
Sheldon said his arrest is a case of mistaken identity.
Another 18-year-old suspect, John Lundy, has also pleaded not guilty.