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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 26047Possession of a blade (offensive weapon) · Co. Kildare · 30 Aug 2021

Man placed on probation bond for blade possession in Naas

Adrian Conroy, a 51-year-old man, was found in possession of a Stanley blade on Dublin Road in Naas on 30 August 2021. He was charged under the Firearms and Offences Weapons Act and appeared before Naas District Court on 6 July 2022, where he admitted the charge. His solicitor told the court he suffered from chronic alcoholism and was homeless, with his address given as the Fr Peter McVerry homeless shelter. Judge Jude Cephas Power placed him on a three-year probation bond, with the matter to be dismissed if he does not reoffend.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The defendant was found in possession of a Stanley blade.
Where
The incident occurred on Dublin Road in Naas, Kildare.
When
The incident occurred on 30 August 2021.
Charges
He was charged under the Firearms and Offences Weapons Act.
In court
He appeared before Naas District Court on 6 July 2022 and admitted the charge.
Sentence
Judge Jude Cephas Power placed him on a three-year probation bond, with the matter to be dismissed if he does not reoffend.
Other details
  • His address was given as the Fr Peter McVerry homeless shelter, Kerdiffstown House, Naas.
  • He said he had the blade for his own personal protection.
  • He suffers from chronic alcoholism and is homeless.
  • He has a letter from the St Francis Farm rehabilitation community.
  • He previously worked in the building industry.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was found in possession of a Stanley blade. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred on Dublin Road in Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 30 August 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeHe was charged under the Firearms and Offences Weapons Act. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtHe appeared before Naas District Court on 6 July 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Jude Cephas Power placed him on a three-year probation bond. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceIf he does not reoffend, the matter would be dismissed. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHis address was given as the Fr Peter McVerry homeless shelter, Kerdiffstown House, Naas. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe said he had the blade for his own personal protection. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe suffers from chronic alcoholism and is homeless. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe has a letter from the St Francis Farm rehabilitation community. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHe previously worked in the building industry. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jul2022
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Man had a Stanley blade for his own protection, Kildare court told

    Reports the court appearance and sentencing: Conroy admitted the charge and was placed on a three-year probation bond with the matter to be dismissed if he does not reoffend.

    accused, Adrian Conroy, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adrian Conroy