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Case No. 18199Handling stolen property · Co. Tipperary · 16 Mar 2023

Man charged with handling stolen generator adjourned for probation report at Nenagh court

Joe Hutchinson, a 19-year-old man, is charged with handling stolen property after a petrol generator, part of property worth €5,172, was taken from a site at Dromineer, Nenagh, on March 15, 2023. Garda inquiries led to Ballyvillane Halting Site, Nenagh, where the generator was recovered. He pleaded to the offence at Ballyvillane on March 16, 2023, and his solicitor made mitigation at Nenagh District Court, where the case was reported on February 20, 2024. Judge Elizabeth MacGrath adjourned the case to May 10 for a pre-sentencing probation report, and no sentence has yet been imposed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A petrol generator, part of property worth €5,172, was taken from a site at Dromineer, Nenagh.
When
The property was taken on March 15, 2023.
Where
The property was taken from a site at Dromineer, Nenagh.
Cause
Joe Hutchinson is reported to have paid €300 for the generator after putting out word that he was looking for one.
Investigation
Garda inquiries led to Ballyvillane Halting Site, Nenagh, where the generator was recovered within 24 hours and was not damaged.
Other details
The property at Ballyvillane had no electricity or water.
Charges
Joe Hutchinson is charged with handling stolen property.
In court
  • He pleaded to the offence at Ballyvillane Halting Site, Nenagh, on March 16, 2023.
  • His solicitor made mitigation, and the case was reported at Nenagh District Court on February 20, 2024.
  • Judge Elizabeth MacGrath adjourned the case to May for a pre-sentencing probation report.
  • The pre-sentencing probation report was ordered for May 10.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed, as the case awaits the probation report.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA petrol generator, part of property worth €5,172, was taken from a site at Dromineer, Nenagh. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe man pleaded to the offence at Ballyvillane Halting Site, Nenagh, on March 16, 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe property was taken on March 15, 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeHe paid €300 for the generator after putting out word that he was looking for one. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationGarda inquiries led to Ballyvillane, where the generator was recovered. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with handling stolen property. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge Elizabeth MacGrath adjourned the case to May for a pre-sentencing probation report. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe pre-sentencing report was ordered for May 10. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe property at Ballyvillane had no electricity or water. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe property was recovered within 24 hours and was not damaged. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Feb2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary court orders report on man who had stolen generator because caravan had no power

    Reports the Nenagh District Court hearing: the handling charge, the plea, the solicitor's mitigation, and the adjournment to May 10 for a pre-sentencing probation report.

    accused, Joe Hutchinson, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joe Hutchinson