Ireland Man accused of possessing sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and drugs in Portlaoise
James Carroll (45), of 92 Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Laois, is accused of possessing a 20 gauge double-barrelled sawn-off shotgun, 23 shotgun cartridges and drugs at his address on June 16, 2024. He is accused of having cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, tetrahydrocannabinol and N-Ethylpentedrone for sale or supply, and of possessing MDMA, cocaine and cannabis valued at over €13,000. At a court appearance reported on April 12, 2025, the DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment and a garda sergeant requested six weeks to prepare the book of evidence. The defendant is on bail with strict High Court conditions, and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on May 19 for service of the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- James Carroll (45) is accused of possessing a gun, ammunition, a cocaine press and drugs.
- Where
- The accused lives at 92 Cherrygrove, Portlaoise, Laois.
- When
- The charges relate to his address on June 16, 2024.
- Weapon
- He is accused of having a 20 gauge double-barrelled sawn-off shotgun.
- He is accused of having 23 shotgun cartridges.
- Charges
- He is accused of having cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, tetrahydrocannabinol and N-Ethylpentedrone for sale or supply.
- He is further accused of possessing MDMA, cocaine and cannabis valued at over €13,000.
- In court
- The DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment.
- The garda sergeant requested six weeks to prepare the book of evidence.
- The defendant is on bail with strict conditions from the High Court.
- His solicitor asked that his signing condition be relaxed to three days a week, and the judge said this was a matter for the High Court.
- The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on May 19 for service of a book of evidence.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe accused lives at 92 Cherrygrove, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe first set of charges relates to his address on June 16 last year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe second set of charges relates to his address on June 16, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- weaponHe is accused of having a 20 gauge double barrel sawn-off shotgun and 23 shotgun cartridges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is accused of having cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, tetrahydrocannabinol and N-Ethylpentedrone for sale or supply. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is further accused of possessing MDMA, cocaine and cannabis valued at over €13,000. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe garda sergeant requested six weeks to prepare the book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe defendant is on bail with strict conditions from the High Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe solicitor asked that his client's signing condition be relaxed to three days a week. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said the signing condition was a matter for the High Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on May 19 for service of a book of evidence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 10 Apr2025Man accused of having sawn-off shotgun, ammunition and drugs in Laois
First report of the court appearance: the accused is named, the charges are listed, the DPP directed trial on indictment, bail conditions were discussed and the case was adjourned to May 19.
accused, James Carroll, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Carroll