CHESHIRE, Mass. — A Pittsfield teenager is facing multiple charges including driving under the influence after crashing her car into the State Police barracks. 

 

According to State Police, the 17-year-old was traveling southbound on Route 8 at about 6:22 p.m. on Saturday when her 2000 Nissan Altima left the road and struck the east front corner of Cheshire barracks. 

 

The girl and her passenger, another 17-year-old Pittsfield girl, were taken to Berkshire Medical Center for minor injuries. 

 

The car crashed through the building's brick exterior wall and damaged a kitchen area. 

 

After being treated at the hospital, the driver was returned to the barracks and booked on charges of operating under the influence of liquor; negligent operation of a motor vehicle; speeding; and marked lanes violation.

 

A bail clerk released her on the standard $40 bail fee; she is scheduled to appear in Pittsfield District Court for arraignment on Tuesday. 

 

No troopers inside the barracks were injured. The State Police Facilities Section and a contractor responded and performed emergency repairs. Additional repairs will be required. Troopers were able to continue working in the building, which remains in operation.