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Case No. 17946Possession of cocaine · Co. Kildare · 19 Feb 2022

Bench warrant issued for absent Newbridge man in Naas court cocaine case

On February 19, 2022, gardaí searched the home of Jake Hughes, a 21-year-old man, in Newbridge, County Kildare, on foot of a garda warrant and found cocaine. Hughes previously admitted possessing €2,800 worth of cocaine in his home. He was due to hand over €2,000 to Naas District Court on Thursday, March 7, but was absent from that court date. Judge Desmond Zaidan said he would issue a bench warrant for Hughes's arrest, saying Hughes had been given a chance before another judge and did not take it. The latest development, reported on March 12, 2024, is that the bench warrant has been issued.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jake Hughes, a 21-year-old man, previously admitted being in possession of €2,800 worth of cocaine.
Where
The cocaine was found in Hughes's home in Newbridge, County Kildare, with an address listed as 15 Standhouse Rise.
When
The home was searched on February 19, 2022.
Investigation
The home was searched on foot of a garda warrant.
Charges
Hughes previously admitted being in possession of the cocaine found in his home.
In court
  • Hughes was due to hand over €2,000 to Naas District Court on Thursday, March 7.
  • Hughes was absent on the latest court date.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan said he would issue a bench warrant for Hughes's arrest.
Other details
  • Judge Zaidan said Hughes had been given a chance before another judge but did not take it.
  • Hughes's solicitor is Tim Kennelly.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe cocaine was found in the defendant's home in Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe home was searched on foot of a garda warrant on February 19, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant previously admitted being in possession of €2,800 worth of cocaine in his home. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defendant was due to hand over €2,000 to Naas District Court on Thursday, March 7. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtBecause the defendant was absent on the latest court date, the judge said he would issue a warrant for his arrest. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said the defendant had been given a chance before another judge but did not take it. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Bench warrant issued for absent Kildare court defendant who admitted to possessing €2,800 worth of cocaine

    Adds the court outcome: a bench warrant was issued after Hughes was absent from the latest court date. The article says he previously admitted the cocaine possession, which followed a search of his home in February 2022.

    accused, Jake Hughes, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake Hughes