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Case No. 13341Possession of a knife, criminal damage, theft, possession of a screwdriver · Co. Laois · 2 Jun 2025

Man accused of possessing a knife and stealing a CCTV camera in Portarlington

Myles Doran, 45, of Portarlington appeared at Portlaoise District Court charged with possessing a knife, criminal damage and theft of a CCTV camera, along with further possession and theft charges. The case was adjourned to 8 September for a plea or a date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged knife possession, criminal damage and CCTV theft happened at Block B, The Birches, Kilnacourt, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged knife possession, criminal damage and CCTV theft happened on 2 June 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possessing a knife, criminal damage and theft of a CCTV camera. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further charged with possession of a screwdriver at Kilnacourt Woods on 8 June 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with theft of two bottles of Smirnoff vodka from Aldi, Main Street, Portarlington, on 7 June 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further accused of stealing three bottles of Smirnoff vodka from Aldi, Main Street, Portarlington, on 18 May 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is further accused of stealing three bottles of Smirnoff from Lidl in Portarlington on 25 May 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would accept jurisdiction after hearing a brief outline of the allegations. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said her client was in receipt of disability benefit. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered disclosure to include any CCTV footage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 8 September for a plea or a date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe CCTV camera was valued at €1,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jun2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of possessing a knife and stealing a CCTV camera in Laois

    Court appearance before Portlaoise District Court. Adds the full list of charges, the other incident dates and locations, the judge's ruling on jurisdiction, the disclosure order and the adjournment to 8 September.

    accused, Myles Doran, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Myles Doran