Wellsville N.Y. Police Department

Wellsville Police arrested Jessica L. Morrison, age 32, of Wellsville, charging her with Arson 2nd (Class B Felony), Reckless Endangerment 1st (Class D Felony) and Criminal Mischief 2nd (Class D Felony).

The charges stem from an investigation into a fire which was set at an occupied apartment building located at 46 North Broad Street on May 1st.

Morrison was processed and arraigned by Wellsville Village Justice Thompson. Morrison was committed to the Allegany County Jail without bail. Morrison is due back in Wellsville Village Court on June 6th at 4:30 pm.

Wellsville Police would like to thank the Wellsville Volunteer Fire Department, Wellsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Allegany County Fire Investigators, New York State Police, and the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance during the investigation.

Additionally, we like to thank the Wellsville community. Information was obtained through community involvement which initially led investigators to Morrison becoming a person of interest.