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Case No. 5265Breach of the peace; criminal damage · Co. Donegal · 7 Aug 2024

Man charged after alleged urination in Garda van and blanket damage in Ballyshannon cell

Adam McClean, a 22-year-old man, was arrested by Gardaí on the N15 at Ballymagroarty Scotch, Ballintra, Co Donegal, on 7 August 2024, and taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station. He has been charged with breach of the peace, being a danger to himself or others, damaging property by urinating in a Garda patrol van cell, and ripping apart a cell blanket belonging to An Garda Síochána. He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where Gardaí had no objection to bail and he was ordered to be of good behaviour. The latest development is that he was ordered to return to Ballyshannon District Court on 20 September for directions from the DPP.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Adam McClean, 22, is the suspect in a case involving alleged breach of the peace and criminal damage.
Where
  • He was arrested by Gardaí on the N15 road at Ballymagroarty Scotch, Ballintra, Co Donegal.
  • After his arrest he was taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station.
When
The arrest took place on 7 August 2024.
Charges
  • He was arrested for a breach of the peace, namely allegedly using or engaging in threatening, abusive or insulting words.
  • He is charged with being a danger to himself or others, on the same date and at the same location.
  • He is charged with damaging property by allegedly urinating in the cell of a Garda patrol van.
  • He is charged with allegedly ripping apart a cell blanket belonging to An Garda Síochána at Ballyshannon Garda Station.
Investigation
Further charges against him may be pending.
In court
  • He appeared at Letterkenny District Court; Gardaí had no objection to bail.
  • He was ordered to be of good behaviour and to return to Ballyshannon District Court on 20 September for directions from the DPP.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereAdam McClean was arrested by Gardai on the N15 road at Ballymagroarty Scotch, Ballintra, Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereHe was taken to Ballyshannon Garda Station after his arrest. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on 7 August. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationFurther charges against him may be pending. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was arrested for a breach of the peace. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was also charged with being a danger to himself or others. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with damaging property by urinating in the cell of a Garda patrol van. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with ripping apart a cell blanket belonging to An Garda Siochana. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail for him. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to return to Ballyshannon District Court on 20 September for directions from the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtHe was ordered to be of good behaviour. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Aug2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man allegedly urinated in Garda van and ripped up blanket in station cell

    First report of the case: arrest on the N15 at Ballintra, charges including damage by urinating in a Garda van cell and ripping a cell blanket at Ballyshannon Garda Station, and court remand details.

    accused, Adam McClean, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam McClean