Assistant District Attorney Ian M. Jones prosecuting
Defendant’s Name: Brian J. Learn
Address: Bolivar, New York
Charges: Assault on a Police Officer (a class C felony); and
Resisting Arrest (a class A misdemeanor)
Court Appearance Date: November 2, 2022
Proceedings: Brian J. Learn was convicted of Attempted Assault on a Police Officer in Allegany County Court. Back on January 12, 2022, Learn fled from an officer while under arrest, ultimately causing injury to the officer during a brief struggle. Learn will be sentenced on January 18, 2022.
Defendant’s Attorney: David Morabito, Jr., Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, 1st Assistant District Attorney
Defendant’s Name: Stephen A. Frezza and Jessica L. Morrison
Address: Bolivar, New York
Charges: Robbery, 1st Degree (B violent felony);
Menacing (A misdemeanor);
Criminal Mischief (A misdemeanor);
Criminal Possession of Weapon 3rd (D felony)
Court Appearance Date: November 2, 2022
Proceedings: Stephen Frezza and Jessica Morrison were in Allegany County Court for argument of motions on several issues. Ultimately, three hearings were scheduled for February 1, 2023. A Huntley hearing was scheduled to determine the voluntariness of the Morrison’s statements to police. A Wade hearing was scheduled for each defendant, which determines the legality of identification procedures used by law enforcement. Currently, no trial date has been scheduled.
Defendant’s Attorney: David Morabito, Sr., Esq. and David Morabito, Jr., Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, 1st Assistant District Attorney
PLEASE NOTE: ALL DEFENDANTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT AND THE INFORMATION CONCERNING ARREST AND CHARGES ARE ONLY ACCUSATIONS UNTIL CONVICTION