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Case No. 15559Possession of cannabis · Co. Tipperary · 27 Jan 2024

Athlone man referred to Restorative Justice Programme over cannabis possession in Roscrea

On January 27, 2024, a garda on patrol in Roscrea, County Tipperary, allegedly saw Charles Anthony Connell (37), of Athlone, throw a joint from his car window on the Birr Road. A search of the vehicle allegedly found a small amount of cannabis, and Mr Connell was charged with possession of cannabis. Reported on November 5, 2024, Nenagh District Court referred him for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme and adjourned the matter to January, when it may be struck out if he meets his obligations under the programme.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
The accused is alleged to have thrown a joint out of his car window in front of a garda.
Where
The incident is alleged to have happened on the Birr Road in Roscrea, County Tipperary.
When
The offence is dated January 27, 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is Charles Anthony Connell, a 37-year-old man of Athlone.
  • The cannabis was valued at approximately €100.
  • If the accused meets all his obligations under the programme, the matter will be struck out.
  • The solicitor told the court the accused was very embarrassed and had not come to garda attention previously.
  • The court was told the accused is fully employed.
Investigation
  • While on patrol in Roscrea, a garda allegedly observed the accused discard a joint from his car window.
  • The guard searched the vehicle and found a small amount of cannabis in a container under the front seat.
Charges
The accused was charged with possession of cannabis.
In court
  • The case was heard at Nenagh District Court, where the accused was referred for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme.
  • The matter was adjourned to January.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man threw a joint out of his car window in front of a garda. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe offence was alleged to have happened on the Birr Road in Roscrea. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe offence is dated January 27, 2024. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationA garda observed the accused discard a joint from his car window while on patrol in Roscrea. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationThe guard searched the vehicle and found a small amount of cannabis in a container under the front seat. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused was charged with possession of cannabis. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Nenagh District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe judge referred the accused for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme and put the matter back to January. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe cannabis was valued at approximately €100. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherIf the accused meets all his obligations under the programme, the matter will be struck out. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the accused was very embarrassed about the incident and had not come to garda attention previously. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe court was told the accused is fully employed. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Man threw a joint out of his car window in front of a garda in Tipperary

    Court appearance at Nenagh District Court; the accused was referred for assessment for the Restorative Justice Programme and the matter was adjourned to January, when it may be struck out if he meets his obligations.

    accused, Charles Anthony Connell, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles Anthony Connell