Ireland Carrick on Shannon man offered probation act over cocaine charges
Callum Wheelan (25), of Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession for sale or supply over an alleged incident on the N5 at Mullagh, Longford, dated in the report as October 7, 21. Gardaí say they stopped the vehicle he was driving because it was acting in a suspicious manner, and a search found cocaine valued at €876. A probation report presented at Longford District Court, reported on 5 August 2023, indicated he had addressed his addiction issues. The case was adjourned to November 28, when the judge said she would consider the probation act if he paid €1,500 to the court poor box.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court4 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Callum Wheelan (25), of Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim, was charged with possession of cocaine and possession for sale or supply.
- Where
- The offences are alleged to have taken place at the townland of Mullagh on the N5 in Longford.
- When
- The offences are alleged to have taken place on October 7, 21, as the report gives the date.
- Cause
- Gardaí stopped the vehicle because it was acting in a suspicious manner.
- Investigation
- A search of the vehicle found cocaine valued at €876.
- Wheelan made full admissions in interview and said he was bringing the drugs to Carrick on Shannon to give to others.
- In court
- The case was heard at Longford District Court and reported by the Longford Leader on 5 August 2023.
- A probation report indicated that Wheelan had addressed his addiction issues.
- The case was adjourned to November 28.
- Other details
- The court heard that Wheelan had no previous convictions and pleaded early.
- Wheelan engaged with drug treatment services, completed drug rehabilitation treatment and has made aftercare arrangements.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been imposed; the judge said she would consider the probation act if Wheelan paid €1,500 to the court poor box.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offences are alleged to have taken place at the townland of Mullagh on the N5 in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have taken place on October 7, 21. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeGardaí stopped the vehicle because it was acting in a suspicious manner. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA search of the vehicle found cocaine valued at €876. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationWheelan made full admissions in interview and said he was bringing the drugs to Carrick on Shannon to give to others. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeWheelan was charged with possession of cocaine and possession for sale or supply. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtA probation report indicated that Wheelan had addressed his addiction issues. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to November 28. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said she would consider the probation act if Wheelan paid €1,500 to the court poor box. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe court heard that Wheelan had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherWheelan pleaded early and engaged with drug treatment services. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherWheelan completed drug rehabilitation treatment and has made aftercare arrangements. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Aug2023Longford District Court: Judge suggests probation act for first time offender
Court report on a case not in the existing list. The article gives the offence date as 'October 7, 21', which is ambiguous, so incident_date is left empty. The article spells the defendant's surname 'Wheelan' in the first mention and 'Whelan' later; the name is recorded as first written.
accused, Callum Wheelan, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Callum Wheelan