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Case No. 19044Public intoxication · Co. Longford · 25 Oct 2023

Man fined €200 at Longford District Court over public intoxication

Ese Erlljaroh, a 55-year-old man of Newcastle, Ballymahon, Longford, was charged with public intoxication after gardaí were called to a disturbance at a takeaway on Earl Street, Longford, on 25 October 2023. Gardaí found him highly intoxicated and refusing to leave the premises, and he was arrested for his own safety. At Longford District Court the case was reported with 26 previous convictions, 14 of them for public intoxication, and it was noted that he had sought treatment for alcohol issues. Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a €200 fine, and the latest development is that he is on a three-month treatment course.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Nov
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Key facts

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What happened
Ese Erlljaroh, a 55-year-old man, was charged with public intoxication.
Where
The incident took place at Zam Zam Takeaway on Earl Street, Longford.
When
  • The incident took place on 25 October 2023.
  • The court outcome was reported on 28 November 2023, though the tracker lists the article date as 24 November 2023.
Cause
Gardaí were called to a disturbance at the takeaway.
Investigation
  • Gardaí attended and found the defendant refusing to leave the premises.
  • Gardaí found the defendant highly intoxicated and arrested him for his own safety.
Charges
The defendant was charged with public intoxication.
In court
  • The defendant had 26 previous convictions, 14 of them for public intoxication.
  • The defendant has sought treatment for alcohol issues and is on a three-month treatment course.
Sentence
Judge Bernadette Owens imposed a fine of €200 at Longford District Court.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereGardaí were called to a disturbance at a takeaway on Earl Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 25 October 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeEse Erlljaroh was charged with public intoxication. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant had 26 previous convictions, 14 of them for public intoxication. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe defendant has sought treatment for alcohol issues and is on a three-month treatment course. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Bernadette Owens imposed a fine of €200. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí attended and the defendant was refusing to leave the premises. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe was highly intoxicated and was arrested for his own safety. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Nov2023
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Defendant sought treatment for alcohol issues

    Reports the court outcome: a €200 fine, the defendant's previous convictions, and his treatment for alcohol issues.

    convicted, Ese Erlljaroh, 55, male, namedEse Erlljaroh