Assistant District Attorney Ian M. Jones prosecuting a violent robbery in Bolivar and probation violation in Belmont
From the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office,
Defendant’s Name: Stephen A. Frezza
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 1, 2023
Proceedings: Stephen Frezza was in Allegany County Court for a Wade hearing. The result of this hearing will determine if a courtroom identification of the defendant must be excluded from evidence at trial. The Courts decision is expected by December 1, 2023. It is anticipated that a trial will be scheduled at the next court appearance.
Defendant’s Attorney: David Morabito, Jr., Esq.
Prosecuting Attorney: Ian M. Jones, 1st Assistant District Attorney

Defendant’s Name: Coty Denning
Address: Belmont, New York
Charges: Violation of Probation
Court Appearance Date: November 1, 2023
Proceedings: Coty Denning was sentenced in Allegany County Court for a violation of his probation. Denning was previously convicted for a criminal possession of a weapon charge. For this violation, Denning has been sentenced to 2 – 6 years in state prison.
Defendant’s Attorney: Roy D. Bielewicz, 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.