Ireland Man convicted of obstructing a Garda in Limerick remanded on bail
On 7 September 2022, Shane McCarthy of Askeaton, County Limerick, was stopped at a routine traffic checkpoint by Garda Leanne McCarthy. He attempted to drive off, shouted, pushed the Garda aside, and took her radio when she called for back-up. McCarthy pleaded guilty to obstruction of a Garda and threatening and abusive behaviour at Newcastle West District Court in April 2023. Judge Carol Ann Coolican remanded him on bail for a probation report, with a return date of 4 July. The prosecution noted ten previous convictions, including for no insurance.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- McCarthy attempted to drive off, shouted, pushed the Garda aside, and took her radio when she called for back-up.
- Where
- A routine traffic checkpoint in Askeaton, County Limerick.
- When
- 7 September 2022.
- Charges
- Obstruction of a Garda and threatening and abusive behaviour.
- In court
- Newcastle West District Court before Judge Carol Ann Coolican in April 2023.
- Sentence
- Remanded on bail for a probation report, to appear again on 4 July.
- Other details
- McCarthy had ten previous convictions, including for no insurance.
- Mitigation included that his son was ill and he had a medical condition.
7 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMcCarthy initially attempted to drive off and then started shouting. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatMcCarthy pushed the Garda aside while she was standing between him and the vehicle. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatMcCarthy took the Garda's radio when she called for back-up. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 7 September 2022 at a routine traffic checkpoint. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeMcCarthy pleaded guilty to obstruction of a Garda and threatening and abusive behaviour. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Carol Ann Coolican remanded McCarthy on bail for a probation report, to appear again on 4 July. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherMcCarthy had ten previous convictions, including for no insurance. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Apr2023County Limerick driver pushed Garda and swiped her radio
Court hearing details including the Garda's evidence, the guilty plea, mitigation (son ill, medical condition), ten previous convictions noted by the prosecution, and the judge's decision to remand on bail for a probation report with a return date of 4 July.
suspect, Shane McCarthy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane McCarthyvictim, Leanne McCarthy, female, irish (judged from name)Leanne McCarthy