Allegany County District Attorney Ian M. Jones says a man is headed to state prison for felony crimes in Belfast. According to court records, Brian Andrew McDonald, 35, of Belfast, was convicted of the top count of second-degree burglary and was sentenced by an Allegany County Court Judge to serve 5 years in state prison, followed by 2 1/2 years of post-release supervision. This conviction stems from a burglary that occurred in the Town of Belfast back on May 25, 2024, when McDonald broke into his employer’s home and stole money and a firearm (which was later recovered). During his initial arrest, McDonald was also charged with criminal possession of stolen property, grand larceny, criminal mischief, theft and possession of a stolen credit card and petit larceny. The case was prosecuted by DA Jones. McDonald was represented by the Public Defender's Office.
