Ireland Man fined over catalytic converter theft and dangerous driving chase in Offaly
On April 26, 2022, at St Francis Street, Edenderry, Martin Mongan (21), of Tara Crescent, Tullamore, stole a catalytic converter from a parked car and drove off in a white van. Gardaí signalled him to stop, but he did not, and he led them on a chase through Daingean, going through stop signs and driving on the wrong side of the road, before colliding with a wall. He was convicted of dangerous driving and charged with criminal damage, and at Tullamore District Court he was fined €200 on each dangerous driving charge and €300 for criminal damage, with 12 months to pay. A two-year driving disqualification was postponed to October 1, 2023, so he could sit his driving test, as reported on June 29, 2023.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced29 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man stole a catalytic converter from a parked car and then drove off in a white van.
- He went through stop signs, drove into Daingean on the wrong side of the road, and swerved while signalling from right to left.
- He drove erratically and collided with a wall during the chase.
- Where
- The catalytic converter was stolen at St Francis Street, Edenderry, County Offaly.
- When
- The theft and the chase took place on April 26, 2022.
- Investigation
- Gardaí signalled to the man to stop, but he did not stop.
- The catalytic converter was recovered after the chase.
- Charges
- He was convicted of dangerous driving and charged with criminal damage to the car.
- In court
- The case was sentenced at Tullamore District Court and reported on June 29, 2023.
- Sentence
- He was fined €200 on each dangerous driving charge and €300 for criminal damage, with 12 months to pay the criminal damage fine.
- He was disqualified from driving for two years, with the disqualification postponed to October 1, 2023, to allow him to do his driving test.
- Other details
- His solicitor said he had a long history of depression and had no previous convictions.
- A probation report was described as very positive.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man stole a catalytic converter from a car before leading gardaí on a chase. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe catalytic converter was stolen from a parked car. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe man then drove off in a white van. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatHe went through stop signs and drove into Daingean on the wrong side of the road. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatHe was turning on his indicators from right to left and swerving on the road. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatHe drove erratically and collided with a wall. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe catalytic converter was stolen at St Francis Street, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe theft took place on April 26, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí indicated to the man to stop but he did not stop. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationThe catalytic converter was recovered after the chase. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe was convicted of dangerous driving charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe was also charged with criminal damage to the car. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €200 on each dangerous driving charge. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for two years, postponed to October 1 2023 to allow him to do his driving test. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €300 for criminal damage and given 12 months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he had a long history of depression. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA probation report was described as very positive. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 29 Jun2023Offaly man stole catalytic converter from car before leading gardai on a chase
Court report of sentencing at Tullamore District Court; gives the fines, the postponed two-year disqualification and the recovery of the catalytic converter.
convicted, Martin Mongan, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Mongan