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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22161Possession of a firearm (loaded semi-automatic pistol) · Co. Louth · 8 Feb 2020

Colin Kevitt jailed for possession of loaded semi-automatic pistol in Drogheda

Colin Kevitt, 29, of Moneymore, Drogheda, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to possession of a loaded 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol found at a home in Drogheda on 8 February 2020, and was sentenced to four years and eight months' imprisonment with the final year suspended.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Feb
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKevitt pleaded guilty to possession of a 9mm Glock semi-automatic pistol at another home in Drogheda on 8 February 2020. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe pistol had five bullets loaded in the magazine and further rounds of ammunition were found with the weapon. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe gun was found wrapped in black plastic underneath a flower pot in a wicker basket by the homeowner while she was tidying the front of her house. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe gun was taken for forensic testing and found to be in fair condition. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationKevitt was arrested later in Dublin on a separate issue and his DNA was taken, which later matched samples from the gun. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationKevitt was questioned about the DNA match but made no admissions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Melanie Greally. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Greally set a headline sentence of six years, reduced to four years and eight months, with the final year suspended on conditions including engaging with addiction services. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to August 2022. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherFurther rounds of ammunition were found with the weapon. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHis defence was that a friend had taken the gun out at a party previously and he handled it at that time. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherIt was accepted in court that there is no evidence the gun had been used in any criminal offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Feb2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Louth man jailed for possession of loaded semi-automatic pistol

    Sentencing report: Kevitt received a headline sentence of six years reduced to four years and eight months, with the final year suspended on conditions including engaging with addiction services; sentence backdated to August 2022.

    convicted, Colin Kevitt, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Colin Kevitt