Ireland Case No. 3269Endangerment, possession of a stolen motorbike · Co. Dublin · 3 Nov 2024
Disqualified teenage driver Josh Killeen jailed for two high-speed chases
Josh Killeen, 19, of Tallaght, Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to consecutive terms totalling three years (with 12 months suspended) after pleading guilty to two counts of endangerment and possession of a stolen motorbike following two high-speed chases with gardaí in November 2024 and January 2025.
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Key facts
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- whatKilleen pleaded guilty to two counts of endangerment and possession of a stolen motorbike. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBoth vehicles involved in the first chase had previously been stolen. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe first pursuit lasted one hour after the drivers refused to pull over. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKilleen drove the stolen Honda Stream against southbound traffic on the M50. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe vehicle flipped onto its roof after colliding with a kerb. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKilleen was on bail for the previous offence at the time of the second chase. (irishtimes.com)
- whatDuring the second pursuit the driver broke two sets of red lights and was travelling at 120km/h in a 50km/h zone. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKilleen was found hiding in dense thorn bushes after the second chase. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA large knife was found in Killeen's pocket after the second arrest. (irishtimes.com)
- whatKilleen was caught standing beside a stolen motorbike in March 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe first chase took place in the Shankill area of Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Orla Crowe imposed consecutive sentences totalling three years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceKilleen was disqualified from driving for four years. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKilleen has five previous convictions including dangerous driving and unauthorised taking of a vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKilleen had been disqualified from driving at the time of the offences. (irishtimes.com)
- otherKilleen has severe development language disorder, ADHD, and dyslexia. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAs a 14-year-old his cognitive functioning was considered to be that of a six- or seven-year-old child. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
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Sentencing report: Judge Orla Crowe imposed consecutive sentences totalling three years with the final 12 months suspended on strict conditions, and a four-year driving disqualification. Defence highlighted Killeen's developmental difficulties and family background.
convicted, Josh Killeen, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Josh Killeen