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Case No. 19844Public order offence · Co. Donegal · 9 Apr 2023

Man convicted over comments to garda in Letterkenny

Ryan Toner, a 27-year-old man, was arrested after he allegedly made comments to a female garda at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, on 9 April 2023, when Gardaí observed him acting aggressively and highly intoxicated. He was taken to Letterkenny Garda Station under Sections 4 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. The case first came before Letterkenny District Court in July 2023 and was adjourned to the week of sentencing. On Monday 11 September 2023, Toner, who was not present, was convicted and fined €250 with five months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted12 Sep
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Toner told a female garda he wanted to sniff a line of cocaine off her body.
Where
The comments were made to a garda at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.
When
The comments were made on 9 April 2023.
Other details
  • Gardaí observed Toner acting aggressively and being highly intoxicated.
  • When approached by Gardaí, Toner reportedly said he had sniffed a load of drugs.
  • Defence counsel said the incident was completely out of character and that Toner has no previous convictions.
Charges
  • The offence is classed as a public order offence.
  • Toner was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station under Sections 4 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994.
In court
  • The case first came before the court in July 2023 and was adjourned to the week of sentencing.
  • Toner was not present when the case was heard at Letterkenny District Court on Monday 11 September 2023.
Sentence
Toner was convicted and fined €250 with five months to pay.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatToner told a female garda he wanted to sniff a line of cocaine off her body. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe comments were made to a garda at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe comments were made on 9 April 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeToner was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station under Section 4 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case first came before the court in July and was adjourned to the week of the sentencing. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtToner was not present when the case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceToner was convicted and fined €250 with five months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí observed Toner acting aggressively and being highly intoxicated. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel said the incident was completely out of character and Toner has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2023
    Convicteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Glenswilly man convicted for vulgar comments to Garda

    Reports the conviction and €250 fine at Letterkenny District Court, plus the court's remarks and the defence submissions.

    convicted, Ryan Toner, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Toner