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Case No. 22683Impersonation of a Garda · Co. Laois · 24 Jan 2023

Man impersonating Garda calls to houses in Rosenallis, Laois

A man impersonating a Garda called to houses in Rosenallis, County Laois, on 24 January 2023. Householders did not engage with him and the Laois Offaly Garda Division issued a public alert urging residents to be vigilant and report suspicious activity.

  1. Reported25 Jan
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatA man impersonating a Garda called to houses in Rosenallis, Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHouseholders did not engage with the man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Tuesday, 24 January 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationLaois Offaly Garda Division issued a public alert urging vigilance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe offence of impersonating a Garda carries a fine of up to €3,000 or 12 months' imprisonment on summary conviction, or up to €50,000 or 5 years on indictment. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jan2023
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man impersonating Garda calling to Laois homes

    First report of the incident; Gardaí issued a public alert and reminded residents of the legal penalties for impersonating a Garda under Section 60 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005.

    suspect, male