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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18511Drug possession · Co. Longford · 1 Sep 2023

Longford man given chance to avoid conviction over cocaine possession

Jonathan Logan (42), of Newtownforbes, Longford, was stopped by gardaí at Mullagh, the N5 bypass, Longford, on September 1, 2023, and was found to be in possession of €50 worth of cocaine. He faced a charge of possession of cocaine. At Longford Courthouse, reported in January 2024, Judge Cronin accepted jurisdiction, noted his early plea, and said she would strike out the matter if he made a €350 donation to the court poor box. The latest reported development is that offer, and the articles give no final outcome.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Jonathan Logan was found to be in possession of €50 worth of cocaine when stopped by gardaí.
Where
The offence took place at Mullagh, the N5 bypass, Longford.
When
  • The offence took place on September 1, 2023.
  • The court report was published on January 24, 2024 according to the article metadata, and on January 27, 2024 according to the article text.
Investigation
Sergeant Enda Daly said the defendant fully cooperated with officers and has not come to Garda attention since.
Charges
Logan faced a charge of possession of cocaine.
In court
  • Judge Cronin accepted jurisdiction over the matter.
  • The defendant had entered an early plea to the matter.
Sentence
No sentence is reported; the judge said she would strike out the matter if Logan made a €350 donation to the court poor box.
Other details
Logan is listed as being of 32 Castlepark, Newtownforbes, Longford.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJonathan Logan was found to be in possession of €50 worth of cocaine when he was stopped by gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Mullagh, the N5 bypass, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on September 1, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationSergeant Enda Daly said the defendant fully cooperated with the officers and has not come to Garda attention since. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeLogan faced a charge of possession of cocaine. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Cronin accepted jurisdiction over the matter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had entered an early plea to the matter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe judge said she would strike out the matter if Logan made a €350 donation to the court poor box. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jan2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man found in possession of cocaine given chance to avoid conviction

    Court report of the case. Jonathan Logan entered an early plea and the judge offered to strike out the matter on payment of a €350 donation to the court poor box.

    accused, Jonathan Logan, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathan Logan