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Case No. 9033Driving under the influence · Co. Kildare · 13 Jun 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of drink driving in Newbridge

On Saturday 13 June 2026 at about 10:30pm, gardaí arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare. He was found slumped behind the wheel, apparently having passed out, and did not respond when gardaí knocked on the car window, so they broke open one of the vehicle's windows to reach him. The man has since been charged, and according to the report published on 17 June 2026 he is due to appear before Naas District Court at a later date.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged17 Jun
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Where
The arrest took place on Main Street, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The arrest took place on Saturday 13 June 2026 at about 10:30pm.
Other details
  • The man was found slumped behind the wheel and had apparently passed out.
  • The man did not respond when gardaí knocked on the car window.
  • The first report of the incident was published by kildarenow.com on 17 June 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí broke open one of the vehicle's windows to gain access to the driver.
Charges
The man has since been charged.
In court
He is due to appear before Naas District Court at a later date.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí arrested a male on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe male was found slumped behind the wheel on Main Street, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe arrest took place on Saturday 13 June at about 10:30pm. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí had to break open one of the vehicle's windows to gain access to the driver. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe male has since been charged. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe driver is due to appear before Naas District Court at a later date. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe driver had apparently passed out and did not respond to gardaí knocking on the car window. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jun2026
    Chargedkildarenow.com, first report
    Gardaí arrest male on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in this Kildare town

    First report of the incident. Adds that gardaí broke a vehicle window to reach the driver, that he was charged, and that he is due at Naas District Court.

    accused, 20s, male