Man Arrested After Brandishing Firearm

On October 13, 2011 at approximately 11:30PM, several Amherst Police Officers responded to the parking lot located behind the English Pub, 15 East Pleasant Street, for the report of a man with a gun. Officers located Jamie A. Adames at the scene and he was subsequently arrested.


The investigation revealed that Adames had been a patron in the establishment and had been asked to leave. Adames then threatened an employee with a hand gun that he pulled from his waistband. Employees fought with Adames to gain control of the firearm until officers could arrive.

A loaded 9mm pistol was found at the scene. No shots were reported to have been fired and no major injuries were reported.

Jamie A. Adames, Age 21
3 Fulton Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
Charges: Assault with Dangerous Weapon
Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated
Disorderly Conduct

Adames was held at the Hampshire County House of Corrections in lieu of $10, 000 cash bail and was be arraigned at the Eastern Hampshire District Court this Friday morning.