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Case No. 2670Unlawful possession of firearms and imitation firearms · Co. Donegal · 28 Jul 2023

Aaron McNutt to stand trial over weapons found in car in Letterkenny

Aaron McNutt, 22, of Glinsk, Kindrum, Co Donegal, is to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court after Gardaí found a handgun, pistol, five rifles, a sword, and an axe in the boot of his car during a routine stop at College Road, Letterkenny, on 28 July 2023. He is charged with ten offences including unlawful possession of a realistic imitation firearm and a black handgun without a firearms certificate.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA flick knife was found in McNutt's possession. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA handgun, pistol, five rifles, a sword, and an axe were found in the boot of the car. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stop took place at College Road in Letterkenny. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí stopped the car at 3.45am on 28 July 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe stop was a routine search under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationMcNutt made full admissions when questioned and admitted ownership of the items. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeMcNutt is charged with ten charges including possession of a realistic imitation firearm under section 9A of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act, 1990. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with possession of a black handgun without a firearms certificate under Section 2 of the Firearms Act, 1925. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Eiteain Cunningham previously refused jurisdiction at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe DPP decided McNutt should stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 17 February for service of a book of evidence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMcNutt's solicitor said four of the items were not actual firearms but toys which fire pellets. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Dec2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man to stand trial after Gardai discovered assortment of weapons in car

    First court appearance; DPP decided McNutt should stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court; case adjourned to 17 February for service of a book of evidence.

    accused, Aaron McNutt, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron McNutt