September 28, 2023
FROM THE ALLEGANY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE:
Defendant’s Name: Jessica L. Morrison
Address: Wellsville, New York
Charges: Arson 2nd (B felony)
Reckless Endangerment 1st (D felony)
Criminal Mischief 2nd (D felony)
Court Appearance Date: September 27, 2023
Proceedings: Motions were heard today in Allegany County Court in the matter of The People vs. Jessica L. Morrison. Morrison is accused of setting fire to a building in the Village of Wellsville, causing a total loss. As requested in the motion papers, a Huntley hearing and a Wade hearing will be held on January 10, 2024. The Huntley hearing will determine the admissibility at trial of the defendant’s statements to law enforcement. The Wade hearing will determine if law enforcement used proper identification procedures. Following these hearings it is anticipated that a trial date will be scheduled.
Defendant’s Attorney: David Morabito, Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, Assistant District Attorney
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT AND THE INFORMATION CONCERNING ARREST AND CHARGES ARE ONLY ACCUSATIONS UNTIL CONVICTION.
