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Case No. 19755Public order offence (intoxicated and abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 6 Aug 2023

Man fined €300 for abusive behaviour at Portlaoise betting shop

On 6 August 2023, gardaí arrested Egidijus Bertasius, a 44-year-old man, after he was shouting at staff at a Boyle Sports betting shop on Railway Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois. He admitted being drunk and abusive at Portlaoise District Court, where gardaí said he had nine previous convictions, the most recent for threatening and abusive behaviour in 2015. The case was reported on 22 September 2023, when the judge fined him €300 and ordered €200 to be donated to Laois Hospice.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
Egidijus Bertasius was arrested for a public order offence of intoxicated and abusive behaviour.
Where
The incident took place on Railway Street, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The incident took place on 6 August 2023, at about 3.30pm.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested a man who was shouting at staff at a Boyle Sports betting shop in Portlaoise.
Other details
  • Egidijus Bertasius is a 44-year-old man with an address in Fairgreen, Portlaoise.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirbry said the accused was highly intoxicated and agitated.
  • The accused had been playing roulette and had won money, but the teller refused another bet because of his intoxication.
  • The accused had nine previous convictions, the most recent for threatening and abusive behaviour dating from 2015.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said there was an issue with drink throughout the case.
  • The accused brought €200 to court as a contribution.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court and reported on 22 September 2023.
Charges
He admitted being drunk and abusive.
Sentence
  • The judge fined the accused €300.
  • The judge ordered €200 to be donated to Laois Hospice.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place on Railway Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 6 August 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí arrested a man who was shouting at betting shop staff in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe admitted being drunk and abusive. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fined the accused €300. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge ordered the €200 to be donated to Laois Hospice. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA garda said the accused was highly intoxicated and agitated. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused was shouting at staff at Boyle Sports. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had nine previous convictions, the most recent for threatening and abusive behaviour dating from 2015. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused had been playing roulette and had won money, but the teller refused another bet because of his intoxication. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused brought €200 to court as a contribution. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Abusive gambler arrested in Portlaoise

    Court report on the sentencing of Egidijus Bertasius, including the garda evidence, his previous convictions, the defence account and the €300 fine.

    convicted, Egidijus Bertasius, 44, male, namedEgidijus Bertasius