Ireland Louth woman sentenced over assault on garda in Muirhevnamor
It was alleged that on October 29th 2023 at Villas 1, Muirhevnamor, Co Louth, gardaí found Samantha Stokes (30) of Drive 1, Muirhevnamor hiding behind a neighbour's car, and that she then attacked a garda while being placed in a patrol vehicle. Ms Stokes was arrested under the Public Order Act and charged with assault, being intoxicated in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. At Dundalk District Court, Judge Coggans imposed a two-month sentence for the assault, with the public order matters taken into consideration. A report on the sentencing was published on July 6th 2026, and the two-month sentence is the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced6 Jul
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- It was alleged that Ms Stokes punched a garda in the shoulder and thigh, kicked him on the shin and spat on his face while he was placing her in the patrol vehicle.
- Where
- The offences were alleged to have happened at Villas 1, Muirhevnamor, Co Louth.
- When
- The offences were alleged to have happened on October 29th 2023.
- Cause
- Gardaí found Ms Stokes hiding behind a neighbour's car, and she was abusive and aggressive before the alleged attack on the garda.
- Investigation
- Ms Stokes was arrested under the Public Order Act.
- Charges
- Samantha Stokes, of Drive 1, Muirhevnamor, was charged with assault, being intoxicated in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.
- In court
- The case was heard at Dundalk District Court.
- Sentence
- Judge Coggans imposed a two-month sentence for the assault charge.
- The public order matters were marked as taken into consideration.
- Other details
- Ms Stokes had five previous convictions.
- The defence solicitor said Ms Stokes's rehabilitation efforts were the reason part of an earlier sentence was suspended.
- Ms Stokes is pregnant and due to give birth in September, and has nothing else pending before the courts.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMs Stokes punched a garda in the shoulder and thigh, kicked him on the shin and spat on his face while being placed in the patrol vehicle. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whereThe offences were alleged to have happened at Villas 1, Muirhevnamor. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe offences were alleged to have happened on October 29th 2023. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- causeGardaí found Ms Stokes hiding behind a neighbour's car, and she was abusive and aggressive before attacking a garda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeSamantha Stokes was charged with assault, being intoxicated in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- sentenceJudge Coggans imposed a two-month sentence for the assault charge. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- sentenceThe public order matters were marked as taken into consideration. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherThe defendant had five previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said Ms Stokes's rehabilitation efforts were the reason part of an earlier sentence was suspended. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherMs Stokes is pregnant and due to give birth in September, and has nothing else pending before the courts. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Jul2026Louth woman punched and spat in a Garda's face
Court report on the sentencing of Samantha Stokes, who was charged with assault, being intoxicated in a public place and threatening or abusive behaviour. Adds the court details, the description of the assault on the garda, her previous convictions, her pregnancy, and the two-month sentence.
convicted, Samantha Stokes, 30, female, named, irish (judged from name)Samantha Stokes