Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 5294Theft; obstructing gardaí; handling stolen property; fake driving licence; traffic offences · Co. Donegal

Man charged with petrol station drive-offs and other offences in Donegal

Patrick McKinney, 39, appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court charged with theft and traffic offences at petrol stations in Co Donegal. The charges include six alleged drive-offs from two service stations without paying for fuel.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe is charged with driving off from Callaghan's Filling Station in Moness and Burt and Kee's Service Station in Laghey without paying. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place between September 25, 2023 and July 30, 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeA man appeared in court charged with theft and traffic offences at petrol stations across Co Donegal. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with six alleged drive-offs from two service stations without paying for fuel. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with driving off without paying for fuel worth €346 on five occasions at Callaghan's Filling Station. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with obstructing gardaí, having a fake driving licence and handling stolen property, a Ford Transit Camper Van. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with having no insurance or driving licence when stopped by gardaí at Callaghan's Filling Station on three occasions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with giving a false name and address to a garda at Buncrana Garda Station after his arrest on July 30, 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared by videolink at Letterkenny District Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Deirdre Gearty adjourned the case until later this month. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused has an address in Derry. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused did not speak during the brief hearing. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Aug2024
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man appears in court charged with six alleged 'drive-offs' from petrol stations

    First report of the case. Lists the specific charges, the petrol stations involved, the court appearance and the adjournment.

    accused, Patrick McKinney, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick McKinney