Ireland Case No. 21586Obstruction of a Garda; threatening and abusive behaviour · Co. Limerick · 7 Sep 2022
Limerick man pleads guilty to obstructing Garda at traffic checkpoint
Shane McCarthy of Church View, Askeaton, pleaded guilty at Newcastle West District Court to obstruction of a Garda and threatening and abusive behaviour after pushing Garda Leanne McCarthy and taking her radio at a routine traffic checkpoint on 7 September 2022. Judge Carol Ann Coolican remanded him on bail for a probation report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMcCarthy initially attempted to drive off and then started shouting. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatMcCarthy pushed the Garda aside while she was standing between him and the vehicle. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatMcCarthy took the Garda's radio when she called for back-up. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 7 September 2022 at a routine traffic checkpoint. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeMcCarthy pleaded guilty to obstruction of a Garda and threatening and abusive behaviour. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Carol Ann Coolican remanded McCarthy on bail for a probation report, to appear again on 4 July. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherMcCarthy had ten previous convictions, including for no insurance. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Apr2023County Limerick driver pushed Garda and swiped her radio
Court hearing details including the Garda's evidence, the guilty plea, mitigation (son ill, medical condition), ten previous convictions noted by the prosecution, and the judge's decision to remand on bail for a probation report with a return date of 4 July.
suspect, Shane McCarthy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane McCarthyvictim, Leanne McCarthy, female, irish (judged from name)Leanne McCarthy