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Monday, May 5, 2025

Belmont man going to state prison

 

ALLEGANY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

IAN M. JONES, DISTRICT ATTORNEY

7 COURT STREET, ROOM 333

BELMONT, NY 14813

COURT REPORT

 

Defendant’s Name:  Matthew Fonseca 

Address:  Belmont, New York       

Charges:       Violation of Probation            

 

Court Appearance Date:  May 5, 2025

Proceedings:  Matthew Fonseca was found to be in violation of his 5-year probation sentence, which was the result of a conviction in Cattaraugus County for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  The District Attorney’s Office argued for a term of incarceration, citing the defendant’s lack of compliance with Court orders and directives.  The defendant was sentenced to 2 years in state prison, followed by 1 year of post-release supervision.        

  

Defendant’s Attorney:  Public Defender’s Office      

Prosecuting Attorney:  Ian M. Jones, District Attorney