Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18427Dangerous driving, burglary, trespass and related offences · Co. Kildare

Dublin man pleads guilty to 17 charges, sentence adjourned

Kacper Koszarski (23), a Dublin man, led gardaí on two high-speed car chases in Co Kildare, in 2020 and 2022, and was accused of a trespass and burglary offences at homes in Maynooth and on the Blackhorse Road in Dublin in 2020. He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 17 charges, including dangerous driving, burglary and trespass. Judge Elva Duffy adjourned sentencing to March 22 for a probation report, urine analysis and governor's report, and he was remanded in custody. The latest development is that the judge said a sentence of some significance will have to be imposed, and no sentence has yet been passed.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted1 Feb
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí at a checkpoint on the N7/Naas Road saw a Renault Megane travelling at high speed, and the driver did not stop when directed to, until he lost control and struck a safety barrier.
  • A second high-speed chase on July 5, 2022 involved a Toyota Aqua and lasted around 30 minutes.
  • The car in the 2022 chase struck a roundabout and was written off, and the insurer paid €11,500 to the owner.
  • In April 2020, Koszarski trespassed into gardens on the Blackhorse Road in Dublin, attempting to access houses, and told a homeowner he was going to kill him after the homeowner asked what he was doing.
Where
The first incident involved a property in Maynooth, Co Kildare.
When
The Maynooth homeowners were woken by noises in their home at 2.30am on March 13, 2020.
Weapon
A balaclava, a wheel brace and a kitchen knife were found during a search of the car.
Charges
Koszarski pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 17 charges: four of dangerous driving, four of trespass, one of endangerment, four of criminal damage, two of burglary, one of production of a knife and one of unauthorised taking of a vehicle, on dates in 2020 and 2022.
In court
  • Judge Elva Duffy agreed, with some reluctance, to adjourn the case to March 22 for a probation report, urine analysis and governor's report.
  • The accused was remanded in custody, with one source saying until the next day.
Sentence
The judge said a sentence of some significance will have to be imposed; no sentence has yet been passed.
Other details
  • Koszarski has 39 previous convictions, including seven for theft.
  • The defence asked for as much leniency as possible for the accused.
  • One victim impact statement from the Maynooth homeowners was given to the court but not read aloud.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí at a checkpoint on the N7/Naas Road saw the Renault Megane travelling at high speed, and the driver did not stop when directed to. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe chase ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a safety barrier. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatIn April 2020, Koszarski trespassed into gardens on the Blackhorse Road in Dublin, attempting to access houses. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatKoszarski told a homeowner he was going to kill him after the homeowner asked what he was doing. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe car in the 2022 chase struck a roundabout, was written off, and the insurer paid €11,500 to the owner. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe first incident involved a property in Maynooth, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereA second high-speed chase on July 5, 2022 involved a Toyota Aqua and lasted around 30 minutes. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe Maynooth homeowners were woken by noises in their home at 2.30am on March 13, 2020. (kildarenow.com)
  • weaponA balaclava, a wheel brace and a kitchen knife were found during a search of the car. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeKoszarski pleaded guilty to 17 charges at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Elva Duffy adjourned the case to March 22 for a probation report, urine analysis and governor's report. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused was remanded in custody until the next day. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge said a sentence of some significance will have to be imposed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherKoszarski has 39 previous convictions, including seven for theft. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe defence asked for as much leniency as possible for the accused. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherOne victim impact statement from the Maynooth homeowners was given to the court but not read aloud. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Feb2024
    Convictedkildarenow.com, first report
    Man who led gardaí on high-speed chase across Kildare is facing significant sentence - court

    Guilty pleas to 17 charges entered at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court; sentencing adjourned to March 22 for a probation report, urine analysis and governor's report; accused remanded in custody.

    convicted, Kacper Koszarski, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kacper Koszarski