Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14600Possession of drugs for sale or supply · Co. Laois

Man accused of possession of drugs for sale or supply in Mountmellick

Jordan Lee, 26, of Pearse Street, Mountmellick, Co Laois, appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where he was accused of having cannabis at Pearse Street on January 21 last and cannabis for sale or supply at his address on the same date. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he had no directions in the case because the amount was over what he could direct on. On February 13, 2025, Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on April 7 for DPP directions and granted legal aid to Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick. The latest reported development is that adjournment, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jordan Lee, aged 26, is accused of possession of drugs for sale or supply in Mountmellick.
Charges
  • He is accused of having cannabis at Pearse Street on January 21 last.
  • He is accused of having cannabis for sale or supply at his address on the same date.
Where
The alleged offences are linked to Pearse Street, Mountmellick, County Laois.
When
The alleged offences are dated January 21 last; the article gives no year.
In court
  • The court appearance was reported by Leinster Express on February 13, 2025, and was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he did not have directions in relation to the case.
  • The sergeant said the amount involved was over the amount he could direct on.
  • Judge Susan Fay adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on April 7 for DPP directions.
  • Judge Susan Fay granted legal aid to Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported in the case.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man appeared in court accused of having drugs for sale or supply in Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having cannabis at Pearse Street on January 21 last. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of having cannabis for sale or supply at his address on the same date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he did not have directions in relation to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe sergeant said the amount was over the amount he could direct on. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on April 7 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted legal aid to Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Feb2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of possession of drugs for sale or supply in Laois

    Court appearance reported by Leinster Express. Adds the accused's name and age, the charges, the Pearse Street location, the adjournment to 7 April for DPP directions and legal aid. The article gives no year for the January 21 date.

    accused, Jordan Lee, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jordan Lee