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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16623Theft; criminal damage; possession of cannabis; assault · Co. Laois

Man in court over car thefts, GAA pitch damage and assault charges in Portlaoise

Jake Moore, a 20-year-old man of Portlaoise, appeared before Portlaoise District Court, with the appearance reported on 6 July 2024. He is charged with car thefts in Portlaoise between December 2023 and February 2024, criminal damage to Stradbally GAA Pitch on 28 February 2024, possession of cannabis for personal use on 19 February 2024, and assault at Dealz in Laois Shopping Centre on 6 January 2024. The solicitor raised no objection to bail, and the judge granted bail and free legal aid and adjourned the matters to Portlaoise District Court on 5 September, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man appeared in court over thefts of Japanese imports and criminal damage to a GAA pitch.
Other details
The suspect is Jake Moore, a 20-year-old man of 10 Colliers Wood, Portlaoise.
When
Car thefts are alleged at Ratheven, Portlaoise on 30 December 2023.
Where
  • Car thefts are alleged at The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on 20 February 2024.
  • Further car thefts are alleged at Ashwood Walk, Summerhill Lane and Link Road, Portlaoise, between 27 and 28 February 2024.
Charges
  • He is charged with criminal damage to Stradbally GAA Pitch on 28 February 2024.
  • He is charged with possession of cannabis for personal use in Portlaoise on 19 February 2024.
  • He is charged with assault at Dealz, Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise on 6 January 2024.
In court
  • The court appearance was reported on 6 July 2024 before Portlaoise District Court.
  • The solicitor said there was no objection to bail, and the judge granted bail and free legal aid.
  • The matters were adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 5 September.
Investigation
Gardaí said the file is large and involves several people, including juveniles.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man appeared in court over thefts of Japanese imports and criminal damage to a GAA pitch. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeJake Moore is charged in connection with car thefts at The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on February 20. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with car thefts at Ratheven, Portlaoise on December 30, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of criminal damage to Stradbally GAA Pitch on February 28, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of possession of cannabis for personal use in Portlaoise on February 19, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of assault at Dealz in Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise on January 6, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor said there was no objection to bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted bail and adjourned the matters to Portlaoise District Court on September 5. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted free legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said there was a large file involving several people, including juveniles. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court in connection with thefts of Japanese imports and GAA pitch damage

    Court appearance over several charges from early 2024 (car thefts, GAA pitch damage, cannabis possession, assault at Dealz). These incidents differ from the June 2024 assault and July 2024 sandwich theft in case 16474, which share the same name.

    accused, Jake Moore, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake Moore