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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17971Drink-driving · Co. Kildare

Alleged Kildare drink-driving case struck out at Naas court

Damian Szatowski, a 37-year-old man from Suncroft, County Kildare, was charged with a drug offence and a road traffic offence. He was allegedly found with an estimated €890 of suspected cannabis for sale or supply at Suncroft on 19 November 2022, and allegedly drove without a licence or insurance on Eyre Street, Newbridge, on 29 January 2023. He appeared before Naas District Court on 7 March 2024, where his solicitor said he pleaded guilty to the Section 15 drug allegation. The judge accepted jurisdiction over both cases, made a disclosure order, and adjourned them to 18 July 2024 for hearing on all matters. Szatowski is currently remanded in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Damian Szatowski, a 37-year-old man, was charged with a drug offence and a road traffic offence.
Where
The drug offence allegedly took place at Suncroft, County Kildare, and the driving offence on Eyre Street, Newbridge.
When
The drug offence allegedly took place on 19 November 2022 and the driving offence on 29 January 2023.
Charges
  • He was allegedly found with an estimated €890 of suspected cannabis for sale or supply, an offence under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977.
  • He faces a separate allegation of driving with no licence and no insurance.
In court
  • He appeared before Naas District Court on 7 March 2024.
  • His solicitor said he pleaded guilty to the Section 15 allegation.
  • The judge accepted jurisdiction over both cases and adjourned them to 18 July 2024 for hearing on all matters.
  • The judge made a disclosure order for the defence.
Other details
  • Szatowski is currently remanded in custody.
  • His address is listed as Ashfield, Suncroft, County Kildare.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe accused has an address listed as Ashfield, Suncroft, County Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe drug offence allegedly took place on 19 November 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe driving offence allegedly took place on 29 January 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with road traffic and drug offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was allegedly found with an estimated €890 of suspected cannabis for sale or supply at Suncroft. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe drug allegation is under Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe faces a separate allegation of driving with no licence and no insurance on Eyre Street in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Naas District Court on Thursday, 7 March 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe is currently remanded in custody. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHis solicitor said he pleaded guilty to the Section 15 allegation. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge accepted jurisdiction over both cases and adjourned them to 18 July for hearing on all matters. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge made a disclosure order for the defence. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare resident in court over road traffic and drug charges

    Court appearance of Damian Szatowski at Naas District Court on Thursday 7 March 2024, with a guilty plea to the Section 15 drug allegation and adjournment of both cases to 18 July.

    accused, Damian Szatowski, 37, male, namedDamian Szatowski