May 7, 2023
From Police Chief Tim O’Grady: Wellsville Police arrested Jessica L. Morrison age 32 of Wellsville, charging herwith Arson 2nd (Class B Felony), Reckless Endangerment 1st (Class D Felony) andCriminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony). The charges stem from an investigationinto a fire which was set at an occupied apartment building located at 46 NorthBroad Street on May 1st. Morrison was processed and arraigned by WellsvilleVillage Justice Thompson. Morrison was committed to the Allegany County Jailwithout bail. Morrison is due back in Wellsville Village Court on June 6th at 4:30pm. Wellsville Police would like to thank the Wellsville Volunteer FireDepartment, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Allegany County FireInvestigators, New York State Police, and the Allegany County District Attorney’sOffice for their assistance during the investigation. Additionally, we like to thankthe Wellsville community. Information was obtained through communityinvolvement which initially led investigators to Morrison becoming a person ofinterest.
