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Case No. 12607Criminal damage and escape from custody · Co. Louth · 17 Jul 2025

Man (25) sentenced for criminal damage and escape at Dundalk

Dermot Costello, 25, was sentenced to three months at Dundalk District Court for criminal damage to a car and a Garda van, damaging a courthouse cell, and escaping lawful custody in July 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Sep
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was removed from a train at Clarke Railway Station by a member of Irish Rail staff because it was not going any further. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatHe damaged a Vauxhall Vectra in the car park at Dundalk railway station. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with causing criminal damage to a Vauxhall Vectra on July 17th. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with interfering with the car's mechanism. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with damaging a cell in Dundalk Courthouse. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with damaging the cell of a Garda Ford Transit Connect van by urinating and soiling the walls and floor. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with escaping lawful custody at Dundalk Courthouse on July 16th. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Stephanie Coggans imposed a three-month sentence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence described him as a very nervous gentleman who did not receive any medical attention. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe has an address at The Ripley Court Hotel, Talbot Street, Dublin 1. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2025
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man (25) sentenced for damaging a car at Dundalk railway station

    Sentencing details: Judge Stephanie Coggans imposed a three-month sentence. Defence described the accused as a very nervous gentleman who did not receive medical attention.

    convicted, Dermot Costello, 25, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dermot Costello