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Case No. 18951Burglary; criminal damage · Co. Longford · 24 Mar 2020

Man charged with burglary and criminal damage at Longford home of former partner

Ingars Jonuss (36), a man, was charged with burglary and with entering a building and causing criminal damage at the Ard Micheal, Ballinalee Road, Longford home of his former partner, a woman, with the offences dated March 24, 2020. The court heard that an ex-boyfriend became jealous of his former partner's new relationship, and that he and another man called to the house, where significant damage was caused to the property. The case was heard at Longford District Court and reported in December 2023, when the judge said she will apply the Probation Act once €650 compensation is paid to the injured party. No sentence has been imposed in the reporting.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Ingars Jonuss, 36, was charged with burglary and with entering a building and causing criminal damage.
  • The defendant and another man called to the home of his former partner, a woman, and significant damage was caused to the property.
Where
The incident was at Ard Micheal, Ballinalee Road, Longford.
When
The offences are dated March 24, 2020.
Cause
The court heard that an ex-boyfriend became jealous that his former partner had started a new relationship.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant Enda Daly said the defendant was present when the other man caused the damage, and the defendant refused to name that man.
Charges
The defence said the other man caused the significant damage.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court and reported in December 2023.
Sentence
The judge said she will apply the Probation Act once €650 compensation is paid to the injured party.
Other details
  • The defence described the situation as a quasi-domestic dispute.
  • The defendant is working in the UK, where his employer thinks well of him.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatIngars Jonuss was charged with burglary and with entering a building and causing criminal damage. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant and a friend called to the former partner's house, and significant damage was caused to the property. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident was at Ard Micheal, Ballinalee Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences are dated March 24, 2020. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe court heard that an ex-boyfriend became jealous that his former partner had started a new relationship. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant refused to name the other man. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe defence said the other man caused the significant damage. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said she will apply the Probation Act once €650 compensation is handed over to the injured party. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence described the situation as a quasi-domestic dispute. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is working in the UK, where his employer thinks well of him. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Dec2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man charged with damaging Longford home of former partner

    Court report. The judge said she will apply the Probation Act once €650 compensation is paid to the injured party. The other man who caused the damage is not named.

    accused, Ingars Jonuss, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Ingars Jonussvictim, femalesuspect, male