WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) - A Norths Adams man was sentenced to prison in connection with an armed robbery at Cumberland Farms in Williamstown. In a news release sent to 22News from the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office, in September 2023, 42-year-old Joshua Piantoni drove a four-wheeler to Cumberland Farms on Route 2, pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded money. A total of $259 was handed over and Piantoni took off towards his home in North Adams. Two arrested after flying drone near Logan Airport North Adams Police were able to catch and detain Piantoni when he crossed Ashton Avenue. When police searched him, they found the stolen money and a BB gun. Piantoni pleaded guilty to five charges, including armed robbery and assault with a dangerous weapon, and was sentenced to up to seven years in state prison. ChargeSentenceArmed Robbery4 to 7 years in State PrisonAssault with a Dangerous Weapon4 to 5 years in State Prison (concurrent with Armed Robbery sentence)Operating a Motor Vehicle  with a Suspended License10 days in the House of Correction (concurrent with Armed Robbery sentence)Unregistered Motor VehiclePlaced on file for one dayOperating a Recreational Vehicle on a Public WayResponsible- File Local News Headlines Greenfield police gain access to school security cameras The end of the Boston property tax bill Massachusetts employees pay more for health care premiums Recent pedestrian crashes spark safety concerns locally WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.