Ireland Athy woman jailed for eight months for assaulting two gardaí
On June 4, 2022, in Castlepark, Athy, County Kildare, Jessie Connell, a 26-year-old woman, became verbally abusive when confronted by two gardaí, sprayed beer at one of them, and kicked and spat at the other. She faced shoplifting charges, pleaded guilty to all offences, and was convicted of assaulting the two gardaí. On Thursday, January 4, 2024, she was jailed for eight months at Naas District Court, with the shoplifting offences taken into consideration and an order for counselling and medical treatment. The sentence was reported on January 11, 2024, and she was already serving a custodial sentence on other matters.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced11 Jan
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jessie Connell became verbally abusive when confronted by two gardaí.
- She sprayed beer at one garda and kicked and spat at the other.
- Where
- The assaults happened in Castlepark, Athy, County Kildare.
- When
- The incident happened on June 4, 2022.
- Other details
- The victims were two gardaí.
- The judge, Desmond Zaidan, noted her history of drug addiction.
- She was already serving a custodial sentence on other matters.
- Charges
- She faced a number of shoplifting charges.
- In court
- She pleaded guilty to all of the offences and was convicted of assaulting the two gardaí.
- Sentence
- On Thursday, January 4, 2024, she was jailed for eight months at Naas District Court for the assaults.
- The shoplifting offences were taken into consideration in the verdict.
- She was ordered to receive counselling and medical treatment while serving her sentence.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMs Connell became verbally abusive when confronted by two gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
- whatShe sprayed beer at one garda and kicked and spat at the other. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe assaults happened in Castlepark, Athy. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident happened on June 4, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeShe faced a number of shoplifting charges. (kildarenow.com)
- courtShe pleaded guilty to all of the offences. (kildarenow.com)
- courtShe was convicted of assaulting the gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceShe was jailed for eight months at Naas District Court on Thursday, January 4, for assaulting two gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a total of eight months in custody for the assaults. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe shoplifting offences were taken into consideration in the verdict. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceShe was ordered to receive counselling and medical treatment while serving her sentence. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe judge noted her history of drug addiction. (kildarenow.com)
- otherShe was already serving a custodial sentence on other matters. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Jan2024Eight-month sentence for woman who assaulted two gardaí in Athy, County Kildare
Sentencing report. Adds the court outcome, the 26-year-old's age, the shoplifting charges taken into consideration, and the counselling and treatment order. The article's court date is Thursday, January 4, 2024.