Case No. 30953Trespassing; criminal damage; possession of drugs (for sale); possession of a firearm · Co. Kildare · 8 Apr 2022

Daniel Knott remanded on bail at Naas court over drugs, firearm, trespassing and criminal damage

Daniel Knott, 31, of Kilcullen, Kildare, was remanded on bail at Naas District Court on 21 April 2022 after being accused of trespassing, criminal damage, threatening to set fire to a residence, and being found in possession of a substantial amount of drugs and a firearm in Suncroft in early April 2022.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Apr
    2 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman claimed her partner took their child from her two weeks before the court appearance. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman said her partner had physically abused her in the past. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged she heard her child crying behind the front door of where the child was residing. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman knocked on the door for so long and with so much force that she caused damage to the door. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe partner grabbed the woman by the hair and pushed her away when he opened the door. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accused is from 7 Hillcrest, Kilcullen. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenHe appeared at Naas District Court on Thursday, 21 April 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenOn 9 April he was caught with controlled substances and a firearm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA ballistics report on the firearm is due to follow. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe woman was seeking an interim protection order and an enforcement order against her partner. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was accused of trespassing and criminal damage at Old School Lane, Suncroft on 8 April. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe drug offences may be charged under Section 15 or Section 15-A of the Misuse of Drugs Act, 1977. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman appeared in Naas District Court on Thursday, April 21, 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge John O'Leary also granted a four-day enforcement order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge John O'Leary remanded the defendant on bail until 6 October. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe was ordered to observe an 11pm to 6am curfew. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe allegedly threatened to set fire to the residence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí believe the accused intended to sell some of the drugs. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSection 15 refers to possession of controlled drugs for unlawful sale or supply. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherSection 15-A relates to possession of drugs with a value of at least €13,000. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Apr2022
    Kildare gardaí allege that man was found in possession of 'substantial amount of drugs'

    Court appearance at Naas District Court on 21 April 2022; remanded on bail until 6 October pending DPP directions; bail conditions include weekly sign-on and 11pm–6am curfew; ballistics report on the firearm still outstanding.

    accused, Daniel Knott, 31, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Daniel Knott
  2. 25 Apr2022
    Kildare woman tells Naas District Court that her partner has taken their child

    Reports the woman's court appearance and the judge's ruling granting a protection order and four-day enforcement order.

    victim, femalesuspect, male