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Case No. 17220Public order offences, theft and assault · Co. Longford

Longford man jailed for 12 months over fights, thefts and assaults on gardaí

Kamil Bulczak, a 33-year-old man from Earl Street, Longford, is recorded as involved in incidents across Longford from August 2023 to April 2024. These include a rock thrown through a window at 8 Templemichael Terrace, owned by Martin Foley, an assault on Shane Nevin, an assault on Gda Carlin, thefts from Kelleher's Spar and The Kiosk, and urinating in a Garda cell. He pleaded guilty to three charges of threatening abusive behaviour and faced 20 charges in total, and Sergeant Mark Mahon told the court he has 47 previous convictions. On 17 May 2024 Judge Vincent Deane imposed consecutive sentences totalling 12 months in custody and set a €300 recognisance in the event of an appeal.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 May
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Key facts

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What happened
  • In August 2023 Bulczak threw a rock through a window at 8 Templemichael Terrace belonging to Martin Foley, costing €612.90 to fix.
  • On the same day Bulczak is recorded as assaulting Shane Nevin by punching, kicking and slapping him, and as being intoxicated in public.
  • Bulczak pleaded guilty to three charges of engaging in threatening abusive behaviour at various locations near Earl Street.
  • On February 2, 2024 Bulczak is recorded as engaging in threatening abusive behaviour, failing to comply with a Garda Direction and assaulting Gda Carlin at Ballymahon Street, Longford.
  • On March 3 Bulczak is recorded as stealing goods valued at €24.15, €25 and €24 on three visits to Kelleher's Spar, Longford.
  • On the same day Bulczak is recorded as twice taking goods valued at €10.50 and €26 from The Kiosk, Longford.
  • On April 4 at Weavers Hall, Market Square, Longford, Bulczak is recorded as intoxicated in public and threatening, and later urinating in a Garda cell, which cost €200 to clean.
When
Gardaí heard on January 24 of two intoxicated males fighting on Main Street, Longford, and a video of the fight later circulated online.
Where
Bulczak lives at Apartment 4, Take Two Apartments, Earl Street, Longford.
Charges
Bulczak faced 20 charges, including fighting in public, spitting at a Garda and theft.
In court
Sergeant Mark Mahon told the court that Bulczak has 47 previous convictions.
Sentence
  • Judge Vincent Deane imposed four months each for the thefts from The Kiosk, the assault on the Garda and the assault on Shane Nevin, with all charges running consecutively for 12 months in custody.
  • A recognisance of €300 was set in the event of an appeal.
Other details
Solicitor John Quinn said his client is in a bad place with addiction and hopes to engage with counselling services.
16 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIn August 2023 Bulczak threw a rock through a window belonging to Martin Foley at 8 Templemichael Terrace, costing €612.90 to fix. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatBulczak pleaded guilty to three charges of engaging in threatening abusive behaviour at various locations near Earl Street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOn the same day Bulczak assaulted Shane Nevin by punching, kicking and slapping him, and was intoxicated in public. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOn February 2, 2024 Bulczak engaged in threatening abusive behaviour, failed to comply with Garda Direction and assaulted Gda Carlin at Ballymahon Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOn March 3 Bulczak stole goods valued at €24.15, €25 and €24 on three visits to Kelleher's Spar, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOn the same day Bulczak twice took goods valued at €10.50 and €26 from The Kiosk, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatOn April 4 at Weavers Hall, Market Square, Bulczak was intoxicated in public and threatening, and later urinated in a Garda cell, which cost €200 to clean. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereBulczak, aged 33, lives at Apartment 4, Take Two Apartments, Earl Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí heard on January 24 of two intoxicated males fighting on Main Street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were made aware of a video of the fight circulating online. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe faced 20 charges, including fighting in public, spitting at a Garda and theft. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtSergeant Mark Mahon told the court that Bulczak has 47 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Vincent Deane imposed four months each for the thefts from The Kiosk, the assault on the Garda and the assault on Shane Nevin. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceAll charges run consecutively, so Bulczak will serve 12 months in custody. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceRecognisance of €300 was set in the event of an appeal. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherSolicitor John Quinn said his client was in a bad place with addiction and hopes to engage with counselling services. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 May2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man who was fighting on Longford's main street and spat at garda given jail term

    Reports a 12-month sentence for 20 charges against Kamil Bulczak, aged 33, with 47 previous convictions, covering incidents from January to April 2024. Existing case 9169 names the same man but gives age 37, 81 previous convictions and different incident dates, so it is treated as a separate case.

    convicted, Kamil Bulczak, 33, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Kamil Bulczakvictim, Shane Nevin, male, irish (judged from name)Shane Nevinvictim, Martin Foley, irish (judged from name)Martin Foleyvictim, Gda CarlinGda Carlin