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Case No. 12653Annoying and menacing telephone calls (Post Office Amendment Act 1951) · Co. Donegal · 2 Feb 2024

Man charged with menacing calls to Milford Garda station seeks return of seized phones

Tony Ward, 61, of Creeslough, appeared at Falcarragh District Court on 19 September 2025, charged with persistently making annoying and menacing telephone calls to the Milford Garda station between February and August 2024. His solicitor sought the return of two phones and a tablet seized at his home, and the case was adjourned to 6 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe devices were seized at Ward's home at Muckish Terrace in Creeslough. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenTony Ward was arrested on 14 August 2024 at his home in Creeslough. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí seized two mobile phones and an electronic tablet belonging to the accused as part of the investigation. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe investigation into the alleged offences is ongoing and two books of evidence are awaited. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeTony Ward is charged with persistently making telephone calls to An Garda Síochána, Milford, between 2 February 2024 and 11 August 2024, for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe first charge is contrary to Section 13(1b) and Section 13(2) of the Post Office Amendment Act, 1951. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is also charged with sending grossly offensive or menacing messages by telecommunications between 27 February 2024 and 11 August 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe second charge is contrary to Section 13(1) of the Post Office Amendment Act, 1951. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGarda Inspector Seamus McMonigle stated the phones seized are primary evidence in the trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Brendan O'Reilly adjourned the case until 6 October for an update. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused's solicitor is Mr Frank Dorrian. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Sep2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man who allegedly made ‘menacing calls’ to Donegal garda station wants phone back

    Court hearing at Falcarragh District Court where the accused's solicitor requested return of seized devices; Gardaí stated phones are primary evidence; case adjourned to 6 October 2025.

    accused, Tony Ward, 61, male, named, irish (judged from name)Tony Ward