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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15145Dangerous driving · Co. Kildare

Driver charged after fleeing gardaí near Kildare Village

A man was involved in an incident near Kildare Village, County Kildare, which Kildare Now reported on 18 December 2024 as having happened recently, with no specific date given. Gardaí attempted to stop his car near Monasterevin after automatic number plate recognition showed it was not insured, but he drove off at speed and dangerously for several kilometres, then abandoned the car near Kildare Village and ran off on foot. He was later arrested and charged with dangerous driving, no insurance and no driving licence, and a bench warrant was in force against him. He was held in custody pending a court appearance, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Dec
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The driver ignored a signal to stop and drove dangerously for several kilometres.
When
No specific incident date is given; Kildare Now reported the incident on 18 December 2024 as having happened recently.
Where
  • Gardaí tried to stop the car near Monasterevin.
  • The driver abandoned the car near Kildare Village and ran off on foot.
Cause
Gardaí attempted to stop the car after automatic number plate recognition was activated for no insurance.
Investigation
Automatic number plate recognition showed the vehicle was not insured.
Charges
  • The driver was arrested for dangerous driving.
  • The driver was charged with dangerous driving, no insurance and no driving licence.
  • A bench warrant was in force for the driver.
In court
The driver was held in custody pending a court appearance.
Other details
  • The driver was disqualified and had no insurance or driving licence.
  • The driver tested positive for cannabis.
  • The vehicle was seized.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver ignored a signal to stop and drove dangerously for several kilometres. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereGardaí tried to stop the car near Monasterevin. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe driver abandoned the car near Kildare Village and ran off on foot. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationAutomatic Number Plate Recognition showed the vehicle was not insured. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe driver was arrested for dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeA bench warrant was in force for the driver, who was charged with dangerous driving, no insurance and no driving licence. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe driver was held in custody pending a court appearance. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver was disqualified and had no insurance or driving licence. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver tested positive for cannabis. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe vehicle was seized. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 18 Dec2024
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Driver fled from car near Kildare Village but was chased and apprehended by gardaí

    Garda statement reported by Kildare Now on 18 December 2024. The article gives no specific incident date, only that the incident happened recently.

    accused, male