MA Sex Offender Accused Of Murder, Kidnapping Arrested In NY: Police

PITTSFIELD, MA — A man wanted in connection to a Dec. 4 murder in western Massachusetts was arrested Tuesday in New York.

Anthony Robertson, 39, of Pittsfield, was arrested on active warrants for murder, kidnapping, and use of a firearm during a felony, all in connection to the Dec. 4, 2021 death of Reymon Delacruz-Batista, a spokesperson from the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said.

Delacruz-Batista's body was found in Pittsfield State Forest on Dec. 4 by hunters. Police said he died from multiple gunshot wounds; and after an investigation, four total suspects were wanted by police.

Three other suspects, Jamel Nicholson, 33, Naquan Miller, 42, Timothy McFadden, 34, were taken into custody in February and March.

Through a collaborative effort, investigators discovered that Roberston had fled Massachusetts and was living with associates in Binghamton, N.Y.

Officers issued a warrant for the apartment in Binghamton and attempted to arrest Robertson around 12:30 p.m., sending him and another man running. Police say they were able to stop them after a brief chase.

While officers searched the New York apartment, they say they found multiple firearms, ammunition, cash, fentanyl, and drug-packaging materials.

Roberston was released into the custody of the U.S. State Marshals Service and will face arraignment on the murder charges at a later date.