1st Assistant District Attorney Ian M. Jones announces successful prosecution
Defendant’s Name: Brandon Short
Address: Wellsville, New York
Charges: Arson 2nd (class B felony);
Criminal Mischief 4th (class A misdemeanor)
Court Appearance Date: January 19, 2023
Proceedings: Brandon Short has been sentenced to 7 years in state prison following an arson incident that occurred in the Town of Wellsville back on November 1, 2021. Mr. Short admitted to intentionally starting a fire at the Best Inn, which damaged the building. Following his 7 year prison sentence, Mr. Short will be subjected to an additional 5 years of post-release supervision.
Defendant’s Attorney: David Morabito, Jr., Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, 1st Assistant District Attorney